Working out the Overarm Router on a Small Cabinet

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nuhobby
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Working out the Overarm Router on a Small Cabinet

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I thought I'd share a new project, almost done, making good use of the overarm router system (since it's there!).

Here was the original carcass scheme, based on rabbeted corners done with the overarm router:
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Here is the scheme of the side-hung drawers; again the router system helped make these interlocking parts; shown here oversized and needing trimming down:
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Here is some tidying-up possible on a full-built drawer, by jigging it into a sliding sled I have on my overarm router station. I used shims to lock the drawer in place:
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Here is the so-far fruit of the labors, a small valet/case intended for one of my nieces, almost done. Here fitting those drawers with fine-trimming:
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Happy Woodworking!

Chris
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Looks good! And good to see the OPR, because I just got one!
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I like it! Love to see that OPR in action. Never seen one before in person.
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This project is pretty much built now, just some finishing and felt-lining types of things to do. Here are closed and open views:
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Thanks for watching!

Happy woodworking,

Chris
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