Ultimate Router Table Storage Cabinet | Plans
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2019
- *UPDATE! I have reworked the build plans for this project. There is now an option to build it without the steel base. I have also added a template for drilling out your bit storage drawers. You can find all my plans at www.almfab.com/plans
This week I am customizing Rockler’s Router Table, and packing it full of storage options.
Build plans: www.almfab.com/plans
Thanks Rockler for your support!
Rockler Products Used:
Complete Rockler Router Table Kit: amzn.to/2IrKp9C
Rockler Pro Lift: amzn.to/2IrWsni
Rockler Router Table Legs: amzn.to/2IrK7zy
Rockler Router Table Top: amzn.to/30Kzs9q
Rockler Router Tabel Fence: amzn.to/2oZsnoo
Rockler Snap Ring inserts: www.rockler.com/snap-lock-ins...
Rockler Casters: amzn.to/2OmcuTv
Rockler 4-piece Router Table Accessory Kit: amzn.to/2MlZ879
Rockler Safety Power Tool Switch: amzn.to/333JcNm
Additional Tools Used:
ISOtunes Earbuds bit.ly/almfabiso
16” Soft Close Drawer Sildes: amzn.to/2EOAlpn
General Finishes Water Based Top Coat: amzn.to/2TZ9DDl
Dewalt Angle Grinder: amzn.to/2WEsQLF
Cut off wheel: amzn.to/2ENWT9s
Milwaukee Drills: amzn.to/2IhL4gi
Irwin Quick Grips: amzn.to/2BHTZBZ
Velcro Cord Organizers: amzn.to/2MnLDa6
Shinwa 12” Ruler:: amzn.to/2LIZd7N
Bostich 18 ga nailer: amzn.to/2WNvvPB
Hitachi 23 ga nailer: amzn.to/2N2QytN
Handi-Shims: amzn.to/2Bvhq1e
Empire Combination Square: amzn.to/2Z7COD7
4” Dust port: amzn.to/2Ic4cJ7
Glübot: amzn.to/2tlAquC
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig set: amzn.to/2MD5yST
SawStop Table Saw: amzn.to/2Q5bSAq
Festool Sander:amzn.to/2BxJhOe
Festool Extractor: amzn.to/2VDdPKk
Festool Sandpaper: amzn.to/2EehpzX
Stanley tape measure: amzn.to/2IavwYe
Maker Knife:bit.ly/2WBYnhn
Pull Saw: amzn.to/2ENIjih
Rigid Combo Sander: amzn.to/2Wjtj6L
Two Part Epoxy: amzn.to/2WbreV j
Rare Earth Magnets: amzn.to/2y5BS9N
Stanley Hardware Organizer: amzn.to/2JRwprU
Wire Grommet: amzn.to/2W7g4B9
Crystal Clear Paste Wax: amzn.to/2HQjYKK
RZ Mask: amzn.to/30lZ11o
Alm Fab T-Shirts:teespring.com/stores/alm-fab
Instagram: @almfab
Web: almfab.com
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The router table I never knew I needed, but now I REALLY want!
Hahaha! Thanks Jonny!
Michael I just finished this build from your plans I downloaded, it came out exactly like this one. It looks amazing and very functional. I painted my Miter cabinet and CNC enclosure to match. They not only looks nice but motivates me to use the shop even more. Thanks for the plans and tutorial, it really helped a lot. I posted a photo at Rockler's under Phenolic Router Table configurations.
I’ve watched this probably 10x and it’s like new every time! I’m obsessed with his accuracy, build quality, and his ingenious storage! Micheal Alm, pls more shop builds like this and your awesome paint can storage, your rolling patterned ply shop cabinet, dust collection... your wife’s gorgeous metal and ply work area, pls keep them coming! My favorite will always be you garden bench, ik it’s not a shop project but I love outdoor and/or shop jobs and would love to see them all 🤘🏽
What a stunning piece of kit, very impressive, and I have to agree that this wouldn't look out of place in a shop window... Awesome job, well done.
That was awesome. I totally want to do something like this to my router table now!
Thanks Tamar!! Go for it!
That came out so good! Cutting those side pieces made such a huge difference. Nice job, dude!
Thanks Maker Monster! It really did! The upper drawers would've barely worked if I hadn't cut those notches out.
The details on this project really make it attracive looking. Thanks for sharing.
This is by far the best router table I've seen.
1:09 genius!
Thanks! Yeah, I learned that trick at my first job, and it has served me well
Brother, that polished nail-pin trick is pretty cool. I'll be making a bunch of them.
This is just awesome! I have a similar router table setup with the metal legs. I’ve been really wanting to add drawers somehow. This certainly looks like a great way to go. Thanks for sharing the vid!
Looks fantastic, Michael! I love the homemade drawer slides...that's a great solution.
Thanks a lot Bruce!!
Man... that looks great!! I love the black on wood look!! Great job!!
Pins for different sized bearings was clever. I'd not thought of that. Also liked using the cable tidy for the power lead clever.
Really enjoyed watching this come together! I wish i had the space for this.
Yes! This is something I've been meaning to build. Must make time for it now. Great job! Also, gotta get me some of them shims.
Thanks Wesley! Those shims are the best. I use them on so much stuff it’s crazy.
Finally had an opportunity to sit down and watch this, and it did not disappoint Michael! So many really clever design features in this - I can't believe how much storage you were able to pull off with this thing! Awesome!
Thanks Ethan!
One of the cleanest router table builds I’ve seen. Great job!! Love the end result!!
Awesome project my friend. It looks really nice and the black is a great choice.
Thanks for sharing.
That is an awesome set up. I am going to do something similar for my router table. Thanks for the ideas!
Oh my god, it’s so clean. Wow. Well done sir.
That is the nicest router table I have ever seen! I plan on looking at the plans to build myself one. I would also like to see plans for your cedar planter bench with raised bed. I can’t find any plans that I liked until seeing you build yours. My wife actually sat down and watched it and agreed if we could purchase the plans, this will be my winter project. Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us out here watching!
I’m working on those! Look for them in a month or so
it’s satisfying looking at people who does theyr job smooth! and the end results are amazing!👍 big like from a guy from Norway!😊
Thank you!
Very nice cabinet, I like the attention to detail. Great job!
Nice! Wish I had room for something like this in my shop!
Michael, after seeing more router table/cabinet build videos than I can count, and I hope you don't mind, I am going to copy some of your ideas in my own build. Apart from how incredibly nice your cabinet looks, it is also very practical, and I especially like the draw fronts and black finish. I've made pretty much everything for my build, and have learned a few things on the way, like you are not saving money doing it all yourself. For instance the 10mm Acetal I used for the insert, and 6mm Acetal I used for the inner inserts cost me nearly NZ$100, plus the laminated kitchen worktop that was another NZ$120. Taking the plywood and casters into account, and it comes to about NZ$600! Whoops! I forgot the draw runners, so make that >NZ$700!! Yikes. I came to woodwork as a retired toolmaker, and I have full metal shop facilities at my local Menz Shed, and a metal lathe and milling machines are super useful for jobs like turning the round inserts, and getting holes perfectly positioned. It's also very satisfying doing it all yourself. So thanks for the ideas and inspiration. Bugger, just remembered the two 1000mm t-tracks, which is another NZ$100 😧.
Wowsers that’s awesome was mesmerising watching all the cuts get made, for a noob like me it was very educational. Thanks for the great videos 🙏
Soooo good!! I love those drawers
Thanks Marylou!!
Highest quality on those drawers! Incredible stuff!
That black with wood looks so insane! Great job!
Thanks man!
Really great job on this router table. Looks very cool.
Really enjoyed this video. Beautiful
You killed it man! I love the idea of cutting the metal legs to add some storage space
Thanks Johnny!! Yeah, I was a bit nervous about it, but so glad I went for it
Damn, you maximized the hell out of that thing, and stylish too! I love all those shims you use. I gotta pick some up.
Thanks! Those shims are so freaking handy I use them all the time
WOW! Incredible work!
Beautifully done! Your shop is great! Very inspiring.
Thanks Jay!
Beautiful work, thanks for sharing.
Very nice build and design. I will likely be picking up these plans in the near future to build out my own Rockler router table.
I would recommendation making a version of the plans that doesn’t require cutting the angle iron for people would don’t do metal work or have an angle grinder. Lucky for me I just had to buy one for another job.
Also, maybe make a version of the plans that include just building the entire base instead of starting with Rockler’s. That could really appeal to some DIYers looking to save money.
This is a sick router table man. Love it
Very neat setup and a lovely looking cabbenet
Badger Workshop thanks dude!
Love you work! Keep it coming.
Looks great! That lift is unreal. 👍
Thanks Kris! Yeah, I love that thing
Super clean
So neat and tidy.
Merci pour ce partage ! Super pratique et belle réalisation !
Someone like you need to create the ultimate, modular, artist storage and work table. You'll make a ton of money.
That turned out great.
Outstanding job!
That is a beautiful cabinet with optimal storage!
Thanks Jolien!
Possibly the nicest router table I've seen 👍
Thanks Chris!
The one that Attila's Workshop might be a step up but this surely takes the second place by a very thin margin :p
Though Attila's maybe have some to be desired in the dust-collection and storage department. So by function Micheals is a bit better.
WOW! That’s a fantastic design. I have something similar in mind. The plans are all drawn up so all I need is the time and money for materials. I was thinking of possibly adding an extra drawer at the very bottom of the stand.
Thanks! Yeah, the main reason I built this now was because I had a bunch of leftover ply in the shop. I thought about a bottom shelf, and it could definitely be added in. I just didn’t want it to get in the way of my feet. Removing the bottom cross brace might help. Best of luck with yours!
Wow, this is a great build~! I have the same table frame, but built the cabinet (insert) that came out in Woodcraft's magazine last year. I really wish what I'd seen your first. Nice job~!
Well this was great. Love all that multifunctionality.
It’s a word. Probably.
Thanks Brett!!
This table came out so nice.
Thank you!!
Dude....... this is the Rolls Royce of router tables So nice!
Beautiful job
Awesome video! I'm a huge fan of your work. I would love to see a plan for the table saw cabinet you did a while back. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Joseph! I'm going to make that happen, for sure. Thanks for the input.
Looks awesome, great job 👍
Very Nice. I may have to build one for my shop.
Love watching you work... Back at school we would have nicknamed you meticulous mike😊😉
I would love to have one of these! Great work Mike.
Thanks Brian!!
Perfect job
Very nice build.
Awesome, great work!
Wow beautiful
wonderful! sincere congratulations..😍
Looks like it rolled out the factory. Deluxe Alm Edition.
Hahaha! Thanks Dennis!
Awesome Job!!!!
Hello !! Great project, both thumbs up
I need to make one of these nice job
Great Job
Super cool!!!
I am in the process of building a similar router cart myself. This was so inspiring. I especially loved the small side drawers at the top. They were not in my original design but are in the updated one. May I be so bold as to ask how much vertical space you allotted for the bit drawers? A feature of my cart, the sides have French Cleats for storing items such as tools and hold downs. Thanks for all of your inspiration !!!
So good!!
Just Whouaaaah ! Congrats from France 👍🏻
Thank you!
This is art! So damn good!
Blown away how sharp looking and functional the router station came out. Great design and execution. Is the door for the router cavity held in place by magnets? Keep up the great content.
Thanks! Yeah, 12 magnets. 6 on the door and 6 on the cleats.
Thank you for sharing !
Superb !
Kewl! I this is the best router table build I've seen. Awesome work! 😁
Thanks Meli!!
Damn that looks nice.
That's a lovely piece of shop furniture. I also love that you just don't run off to $10,000 per pair Blum slides.
Class 👍🏼
I watched your router table storage cabinet many times over and i appreciate your approach in every way. Would you consider making a similar storage cabinet for a Sawstop Freestanding Router Table?
Perfect job.😊
Best wishes
Lhaj BELAAID work Shop from Morocco
I dig it.
I just came across your channel. Subscribed!
Dude, you've got some mad skills! This turned out beautiful! I just bought your plans. Can't wait to make mine.
Question, Is that a special type of black paint you used for the sides and back or will any paint get the same result once coated with the satin finish?
Hi Michael, i love all your videos, well done and very informative. I'd like to know if you would ever consider building a similar router table storage cabinet to fit a Sawstop freestanding router table. would like to hear from you on this. thanks.
Nice
That is a nice design. I am currently building the Kreg router table cabinet . So too late to change
nice router table Sir
Lovely job. Thanks for sharing.
Note: Music gets wrong-doing after 2:25min
Omg his music is HORRENDOUS
Máximo. It's bealtiful
Congratulations beautiful 🤩
**UPDATE** Hey everybody, I have updated the build plans. They now include an option to build the router cabinet without the steel base. Check out all my plans at almfab.com/plans
Michael Alm This is great, Michael-I'm an aesthetic guy and this is by far the cleanest looking cabinet I've seen, I love it! FYI, the video description above says "there is not an option" and I think you meant "now". Also, do you know an approximate build price for this?
Thanks for the typo help, and sorry for the delayed response. I'm not really sure what the build price would be. It depends a lot on how you build it, and the quality of materials you want to use. If you are building it without the metal stand, it'll probably cost around $100- $150. Drawer slides, casters, and plywood are the bulk of that. It doesn't include the top or any of the router lift components. The metal base is $130, but it goes on sale a lot on the Rockler website. Hope that helps!
Michael Alm thanks!
Good call on cutting the legs! I was wondering how your frame looked skinnier than mine haha
Thanks Alex! Yeah I had a moment where I wasn't going to do it, but I'm super glad I did.
Really great work. The two inch power cord grommet in the rear sits in the same cavity as the router and dust port. Seems like that big opening would allow a lot of dust to escape?
Awesome build, so well thought out. I have this same Rockler router table and stand, so I feel a shop project coming on.
Thanks so much. Oh, any reason you didn’t use the Rockler Dust Bucket dust collection box?
Thanks! No particular reason. I actually didn't realize they made it until after I built mine.
Nice router table. I built my own router table thirty years ago and I always wondered why people wasted money on those cheesy table top models. Yours is the cadillac of router tables.
Hi, I like your video and yes there is a project that I would like to a set of plans . I don't know what is call but it has a circular saw that you can use it to cut plywood horizontally and vertical on the wall. Thank you
Wow