Making a Bench Top Router Table the Easy Way

Now, I can start making the cabinet for this router. I said at the outset, I would use this new table to make the cabinet. That I will do.    I have laid the assembly on top of two horses and am clamping it in place. It will be lower that usual but will work just fine for what I have to do.
	I use the new bent wrench to install my locking miter bit.    I have cut one 2' X 4' piece of birch plywood into 13" high pieces for this table. The sides are 13" X 24" and the ends 13" X 19". Since one end is to be open, I only need a couple of cross members. This is a very economical use of a standard size panel.
Rather than to use one of Robin's inserts, I have installed my insert that is profiled for the locking miter bit. I am moving the fence over the bit to check that there is enough clearance — there is.
	I am setting the height of the bit to be centered on the 3/4" ply sample.
I run the "A" and "B" setup to check my bit height and fence depth. [Click here if you want to go to that procedure.]
	I was lucky. It fit pretty tight the very first time. With that procedure, I am usually get a perfect fit in one or two tries.
Dear Samantha is always supportive of me getting the setup done in one or two tries. Actually, that look is telling me that it may read 92o where the thermometer is mounted, but it isn't much cooler on the floor — whoever invented fur coats for dogs?
	Since one panel is routed vertically and the other flat on the table, I chose to cut the vertical profiles in the smaller piece. I am using the Stots push shoe that I borrowed from the table saw. I am using it to keep the base firmly pressed against the fence. Even with the relatively short fence, this worked out just fine.
It is really nice to be using this router table. The large, smooth top is great for running larger panels. There couldn't be a smoother cutting operation than this.
	I have to also shape the two narrow pieces that will be in the "open" end. I have put them both in my vertical holding fixture and run them through the cutters.
Before I change the table, I run one scrap board of poplar through the cutters. You will see what this is for in a minute.   With all the pieces profiled, I am ready for some assembly.