Woodworker's Journal fall-2008, страница 22
Pick a Winner! Leigh D4R Dovetail Jig Optional Vp Vacuum & Router Support Available at these fine dealers: Highland Hardware • Lee Valley Tools • Rocklet Woodworking and Hardware "Woodcraft 5upply • Woodworker's Supply leighjigs .CO 171 800-663-9532 Building the Basic Box The basic Unit in this modular system is a small cabinet that can be outfitted as needed. For me, the key was to keep it simple as well as versatile. First, measure your available space and determine how many units you need to build. The cabinet that is described here (about 22l/T wide) is a perfect compromise: it's narrow enough so that shelves won't sag, yet wide enough to offer plenty of storage. Start construction by cutting the sides (pieces 1) to size. The factory edge may not be perfectly straight, square or clean: it's a good idea to trim about a blade width off of it, so you're sure to start with a crisp edge. Handling large sheet goods on the table saw is easy if you have help. When I'm alone, I like to set a sheet on a pair of saw horses and use my circular saw to cut parts slightly oversize. Then 1 can safely trim them to finished dimensions on the table saw. Use a jigsaw to remove the toe kick cutout from each side (see the Elevation Drawings, page 24). then clamp a straightedge in place and use a straight hit in your router to plow the dado in each side for the cabinet's bottom panel (piece 2). Note that some melamine sheet stock is not exactly One option with this modular system is to attach doors to the utility cabinets, using European-style hinges. They reguire no face frame and are installed in 35mm pockets that can be bored on the drill press. 22 EASY-TO-BUILD STORAGE CABINETS Subscribe now at www.wpodworkersjournal.com/digitaledition |
