How to make French Cleat Router Holders, without nails or screws.

A few weeks ago I made a Palm Router holder out of waste MDF to test the design, after using it since then its proven ideal so its time to make them out of something more appropriate, without screws.
Unfortunately I made a booboo.....
Tools I used in this video:
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Tools List:
Power Tools:
Festool Battery Driver CXS LI 2,6: amzn.to/35HvqXP
Dewalt D26204K 1/4″ Router Kit: www.axminstert...
Clamps:
MICRO JIG DVC-HK456X4 Dovetail Hardware Variety Pack, Green/Silver: amzn.to/3J6X7XG
IRWIN Quick-Grip Mini Clamp 300mm, Pack of 2: amzn.to/3KaYrtR
IRWIN QUICK-GRIP 150mm Mini Clamp, Pack of 2: amzn.to/3uVq5EO
Hand Tools:
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Adhesives:
Titebond lll Ultimate Wood Glue (32fl oz): amzn.to/3j3rJyY
Wood Finishes:
Polyvine Heavy Duty Floor Varnish Satin 1L: amzn.to/3J3kcul
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[@richardwadsworth4259]

The first one you glued wrong false back grove on the second side

[@TunaSoda]

This makes my 7 routers feel justified! :)

[@michaelkaye4998]

I love it that you share your mistakes. Makes me feel human

[@GTWoodshop]

I'm human too, a KZbin channel doesn't remove that curse I'm afraid. 😁

[@Venomator.]

Hello Graham (?), hope you do not mind the informal approach? Only just caught this piece having recently installed French Cleats in my tiny workshop (ex-garage). Learnt a few tricks watching you work, thank you and, honestly, really impressed with your delivery style, so easy to watch for this hobbyist - instant subscribe… 👍🏻 Cheers, Rog… 🐍

[@GTWoodshop]

Thank you. 😁😁

[@thelwood]

Watching something fit together beautifully like that is sooo satisfying! That jig is awesome! 👏👏👏 I can't let my routers see this... they will feel bad that they are all just shoved in a drawer together 😂

[@GTWoodshop]

Thanks Lucy. 👍

[@extremewoodworker]

The routing jig is a superb idea. I will need to incorporate this next time I need a profile jig. It looks like glue was put in one of the wrong grooves about the 20 minute mark - not saying that I have never done this - LOL. Steve

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Steve, thanks, it made a tedious job quick safe and enjoyable. As for the glue, 😢😢😢 didn't notice until I watched the vid back myself.

[@thomasstone3513]

I have to admit, that was kinda like a eureka moment for me as well. Of course followed by the self deprication of, "why didn't you think of that, dummy..." Having the handles is a big seller in my camp as well!

[@stephenwgreen78]

Great project👍. Why change bits when you can change routers🤣😂 I love seeing people that have mastered a particular tool so well that their first work out for a dilemma is something us weekend warriors wouldn't even consider...and make it look like it's the only way 🤣😂.

[@GTWoodshop]

Absolutely

[@tonyworkswood]

They look seriously impressive, great build. Good idea having a slot for the cable, miles quicker less faff. Tony

[@GTWoodshop]

HI Tony, thank you. 👍

[@oupaswoodshop1325]

Very nice caddies. Just what I need. 👍🏻

[@GTWoodshop]

Why thank you very much. 😁👍

[@normanwilson5497]

Hi graham i have just made some holders similar to yours. rather than makeing a jig i made a worktop routed out with the micro jig dovetail system it is perfect for routing any shapes or sizes.

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Norman sounds like a top idea, the microjig system if brilliant isn't it! 👍

[@normanwilson5497]

It certainly is much better than t track and much cheaper as well.

[@gabrielaravena1884]

Excelente su explicación, también debería haber una traducción en español

[@GTWoodshop]

🙂 Thank you.

[@paulelliott6655]

Nice Job Graham. Time for a Bourbon me thinks

[@GTWoodshop]

I'll have one aswell. 👍

[@stephenzello3519]

Do you have a video on the build of the wall cabinet with the doors behind you in this video? Really like the videos! Thanks!

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Stephen, sadly I don't, I built it before I started the channel. I will however be building (and videoing) a Vanity cabinet and matching wall cabinet in the coming weeks using virtually the same techniques. 👍

[@newdutchworkshop7026]

Lovely job! I really like how you took the time to do a proper prototype first and only decided to invest more time and material when it worked as you hoped. Do you have an Instagram channel by any chance?

[@GTWoodshop]

HI NDW, thank you. As for the Instagram I've not really thought about that yet, maybe I should. 👍

[@handyjim]

nice job very smart, may i ask those pc speakers can you tell me what make and are they any good thank's

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Jim, thanks. YEs they are Creative Labs, and they are seriously impressive. 👍👍

[@michaelkaye4998]

Did you consider pin nails to hold cleats in place?

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Michael, no I rarely use pin nails, I don't have a pin nailer so I never really consider them.

[@63NCArcher]

At 20:00 you glued the wrong channel.

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Tony, yes,,,,, didn't notice until I watched the vid myself. 😢😢

[@tombiggs4687]

@@GTWoodshop I caught it, but wasn't going to say anything. Isn't it funny how one small mistake (cutting channel in the wrong place) can lead to another (gluing that wrong channel). It happens all the time in my shop. But it's no big deal, the holders look excellent. Thanks for making the video. I made my router holder in a cruder way, glue&screw, and no place to tuck the cord.

[@GTWoodshop]

@@tombiggs4687 You got good eyes Tom. 👍👍

[@bowerscustomwoodworkingllc]

I picked up a pair of those dovetail clamps a few weeks ago, there seems to be no en$ to the uses! Matt

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Bowers, they are fabulous aren't they? 👍

[@jonnymo4728]

Too busy to edit this or add a note. It has been pointed out several times you glued the wrong channel. But you were wise enough earlier to point out cutting extra channels. So WTF , why the faker attitude. Fix it or edit it. You know you care.

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Jonny, its a mistake, it happened, I'm not going to try and cover it up, cause I'm not perfect, just human. 👍