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THE TOOLBOX

RUNNING GROOVES

In this video, I’m going to show you how to run the grooves in the top and bottom of the router table that will accept the lid panel and tongue and groove base. This specific lesson focuses on producing the grooves with a router table. If however you are doing this by hand, please refer to the supporting resources below.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - What router cutter to use
    - How to setup for cutting
    - How to setup for safety
    - Hand tool alternatives

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

How to Cut Grooves by Hand
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In this lesson, I’m going to show you how to run the grooves in the top and bottom of the toolbox that will accept the lid and base. This specific lesson focuses on producing the grooves with a router table.

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How to Cut Rebates by Hand
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Need to do this stage by hand? This video teaches you how to use a rebate plane to cut a rebate in wood.

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UJK Router Table Setup
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Interested in the setup and use of the UJK Router Table? This video shows you what to expect upon delivery.

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