Router Table Storage Cabinet & Bit Organizer

Thank you to Rockler for helping me outfit one of their awesome router tables with a bunch of built-in storage and organization. Now all of my router related tools are housed in one sweet-looking place.
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[@FishersShop]

Wow that turned out fantastic! I really like your additions to the Rockler solution and the raised panels turned out looking great!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Drew!

[@williammoore4101]

It's like you guys know each other and like boosting each other's egos or something. Careful, you guy's being friends might come off as "wholesome".

[@1100mrjohnson]

Yes to the raised panel tutorial and excellent commentary at the ending, who's giving cookies to mice anyway - now if a moose asks you for a muffin, that's a different story all together.

[@GunflintDesigns]

No kidding! Have you seen how big those guys are? You give them whatever they ask for and just back away slowly.

[@loyalchemist7043]

Yes, please make a raised panel door tutorial.

[@chrisnoyce1059]

Love that door

[@GunflintDesigns]

It really turned out great!

[@craigmaddison8254]

Brilliant, even though it wasn't entirely your own design it's a excellent use of limited space.

[@GunflintDesigns]

No sense in reinventing the wheel, they got that part right. I just changed the tread pattern 😉

[@tomim7187]

Your sage advice on cookies is spot on! And the router cabinet mods are fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Tom, glad you liked it!

[@mant1ss]

Yes to "Raised Panel Door" tutorial. Great video by the way. Gave me a lot of ideas.

[@thekaduu]

You do good work.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Why thank you.

[@joshleveque1136]

You should make panels for the router enclosure out of walnut that attach with magnets

[@leroymellix5647]

Wow a 2 for .. Unnecessary Walnut plus and raised panels greate looking job!

[@mkbcoolman]

I'm a sucker for using walnut in my shop furniture...I call it 'Pin striping the Pinto'. It just makes me giggle. Nothing elaborate, but pulls/knobs/trim can all be done from off-cuts, and it really makes shop furniture pop.

[@GunflintDesigns]

I call it #unnecessarywalnut. It definitely makes a utilitarian place like a shop feel a little more cozy.

[@dougmackay6840]

Thanks for all your hard work to present this project in a very clear manner. Yes to the raised panel tutorial.

[@GunflintDesigns]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@wojo1034]

Nice job as always!!

[@GunflintDesigns]

I appreciate that

[@fredcheekphx]

What a wonderful video. And YES to the video for shaker doors.

[@paultay23]

WoW... fabulous

[@GunflintDesigns]

Many many thanks

[@rikityrik]

You did a beautiful job. You know what they say about mechanics… Well quickest way to tell what type of a woodworker someone is, is to check out their router table set up. Lol.

[@brianvales4760]

A raised panel door would be awesome. Glad to see you on this side of 2021!

[@GunflintDesigns]

10/4. We are surviving it so far.

[@sebastiendesormeaux1853]

raise panel door tutorial for sure!

[@phillipstanfill5392]

OMG That's awesome brother

[@johngunning2123]

Great work!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks!

[@mburke1211]

Cool build! You made that look like the Bugatti of router cabinets.

[@stanwiggins3423]

Great looking addition to that Rockler router table. Thanks for sharing.

[@roBLINDhood]

Those router bit setup blocks looked cool!

[@GunflintDesigns]

They are handy! Another good solution from Rockler.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Yes, please! I’d say you improved on the plans quite a bit! Great video and project, Mark!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Well thank you very much sir.

[@thaddeushopkins4256]

Dang, you really maximized the space on that cart. The idea to use a piece of t-track to store t-track related items is genius, and I'm embarrassed I've never thought of that before. Mine just clutter a drawer. Great video.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Thad! The t-track trick is actually part of the Rockler plans!

[@lannperry2442]

Loved this! Looks brilliant and really satisfying! You definitely made the most of every inch of space you needed!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Lan! It definitely fits the bill!

[@dustinpowers4315]

That looks awesome! I like the way you upgrade the shop furniture with Walnut. Raised panel tutorial - Yes Please!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Dustin!

[@mobym9157]

The walnut was a beautiful touch - loved it. What better place to learn than your own builds for the shop. ***Can you tell if there is any heating issues with the two sides being closed?***

[@JkCanvas]

amazing how your router table turned out. Yes I would like to see a full video on How to make a Raised panel door.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Will! Sounds like the people have spoken.

[@RussWilsonII]

Yes to the raised panel tutorial!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Coming soon!

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

WOW!! What a great look and improvement. I especially like the use of T-track for the feather boards. With you and Drew always using some"unnecessary walnut" in your builds, I've been adding " unnecessary Purple Heart" to my projects. I like your attitude about shop projects and using them as a way to expand your skills. I feel the same way and my new assembly table will have some complicated Japanese Joinery in its structure. I try to learn a new joint each month and right now it's Japanese joinery and It usually takes much longer than a month to learn each of their joineries. They are like really difficult wood puzzles, lol.

[@karl_alan]

That's a great table set up you made there

[@GunflintDesigns]

I think so too!

[@svdrifter-landlockedsailin6872]

I'd like to see a video on how you use the Pro Max router fence

[@darrendecore8577]

Great job looks awesome. A raised panel door video would be nice.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Darren!

[@tchevrier]

very nice idea

[@darbo7]

Beautiful work...subscribed!

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

That turned out so awesome man! The screws in the handle slots to hold it temporary is such a simple but awesome tip! Great build and video - for some reason I now want a cookie?!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Ethan! I've got a few Oreos if that's a good enough cookie for you.

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

@@GunflintDesigns My favorite!

[@Bikeeast]

I am always looking for creative storage solutions in my tiny shop. Never thought about adding some sort of cabinet to the side of my router table. For me it will be a place for infrequently used things, but it will be using otherwise wasted space. Thank you.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Brian!

[@43srgrock]

Awsome build. Pure awesomeness 💥👊🏻

[@sandersjones1577]

Not bad bro I like it.Thanks for sharing

[@devencord]

That looks so awesome! Thanks for sharing ur way. Well done Marc!

[@GunflintDesigns]

My pleasure!

[@JasonPeltier]

That's an amazing upgrade. Now I need to get that router table! I have 2 shop-made ones that aren't as precise as I'd like. Thanks for the video!

[@JasonPeltier]

Ok, I got the router table and all the goodies yesterday. I'm 99% finished with putting it all together as of 15 minutes ago. Tomorrow will be the first cut on it. Then I'll be building the cabinets like you have there, with a few changes of course.

[@DILLIGAF65]

Looks great and very organized, nice job

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you!

[@karl_alan]

You did a great job with your first frame & panel door. The only thing I typically do differently is prefinish the panel, so when it expands and contracts, it is less likely to show a gap strip of unfinished wood. It also helps you pop off any excess glue squeeze out that gets on the panel during glue up.

[@GunflintDesigns]

That's an excellent tip. If I'm ever doing a bunch I'll probably go that route. For a single door I'm glad I didn't have to clean the sprayer twice.

[@Vintauri]

Awesome! I just rewatched this and I'm stealing some of your hacks for my router table. Like you, I really need to maximize my shop storage space.

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, dude! It looks amazing now! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks! Will do!

[@daytonsrmoxey8867]

Awesome

[@petrusscott3038]

Wow. What a great storage router storage 👍

[@chrisflavelle1200]

For making the cabinets and drawers, I would use the Rockler 45 Degree Lock Mitre Router Bit. One set up and you're good to go. I have one that I bought from Lee Valley Tools here in Canada and it's a wonderful thing. perfect corners every time.

[@timmills2259]

Mark this came out awesome. Just heard about it on the podcast and has to come and check it out. Glad I did for sure! Now I need to get one of those router tables!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Well thanks for following along with all of it! I really like this table for what I do!

[@bclarkca9113]

Looks great!

[@birdword1746]

love it, only way to go.

[@timpgod]

Stunning work, as always mark!!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Aw shucks, you're too kind!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

This is great.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you.

[@martinsnibbor7691]

I used diamond plate for outer doors, looks way cool, I like your doors for my kitchen not my tools, nice work

[@Alex-vz6nn]

Looks great! +1 on the tutorial for a raised panel door!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks Alex!

[@foxhillcreative6448]

Yes please do a raised door panel video. Lets see a detailed look.

[@mikebarnstable7038]

Yes I would enjoy a video on the dood

[@RADCOMJ1]

Great project. Yes olease, Gunflint panel door video please. I can see you put one in the walnut eating Fisher's face :-P

[@GunflintDesigns]

lol

[@roofermarc1]

Very nice.

[@joshuatharpe9397]

Wonderful additions!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thank you kindly

[@shopcatt643]

So nice brother. I really need to make this for my router table.

[@GunflintDesigns]

You should! I wish I hadn't wait so long!

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

Fantastic use of space, nice work! IDK... if that mouse is going to sweep and mop my floors, he can have the cookie. ;)

[@GunflintDesigns]

I'm thinking the physics behind him holding a broom just don't line up.

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

@@GunflintDesigns haha, true! Maybe its a small broom that goes all night like a Roomba :)

[@richardbenson4750]

I'd be interested in the detailed door video

[@GunflintDesigns]

Awesome, thanks for letting me know.

[@wktaylor11]

Came out great! I’d love to see a raised panel tutorial. Up vote here 😄

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks William!

[@NomadMakes]

I know this comment has nothing to do with your video, but I am listening to your podcast and just heard you guys discussing youtube comments. "I am very confused about your anger. Do you need a hug?" I am laughing so hard I can't breathe here. That should make it onto a T-shirt. #unnecessarywalnut Cheers.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Lol, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@bytesizedengineering]

Why do they call it a cabinet carcass? I always thought that sounded gross.

[@GunflintDesigns]

I agree with you, carcass references something being dead - so I normally avoid using it. I think this is the first time in the history of my channel where I let it slip. However, it is correct according to the dictionary. _-the structural framework of a building, ship, or piece of furniture._

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Nice.

[@garypage9545]

Hey if I had all those rockler tools donated to me... just kidding, nice video Mark, lips and tongues.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Lips and tongues to you too Gary!

[@bash5995]

I would love to see the raised panel door video.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Awesome, that's one more vote for it.

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

I would like to see the construction of a raised panel door. I am more curious than actually needing if for any project I would ever attempt.

[@GunflintDesigns]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

It’s easy to build something following plans if you are going to make changes to them, basically if you cut something wrong (oh look I have made one of my changes) instead of admitting that you have made a mistake.

[@ronhau1542]

Nice!

[@richardpringle125]

Would be great to see how you made those doors.....and did you buy those plastic set up blocks?

[@GunflintDesigns]

Yep, those blocks came from Rockler - they have them for lots of the bits they sell.

[@WalterRiggs]

I totally want a video showing how to do those panels! What was that spacer you used for the router bit height?

[@GunflintDesigns]

Rockler has those setup blocks for a lot of their router bits. just buy the block when you buy a bit and it makes setting up the cuts super easy.

[@TetraCNC]

Only thing I don't like about it... Not enough unnecessary walnut.. Nice job.

[@GunflintDesigns]

You might be right about that... at the very least I should have used walnut edge banding!

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

If you build a man a fire, he's warm for a night. If you set that man on fire, he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

[@GunflintDesigns]

I had no idea that Socrates watched my silly videos. I am honored sir!

[@goali3903]

That’ll be great on your desert island while you’re building coconuts!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Lol, absolutely! Good reference.

[@celticwoodworking8706]

"Wobbly Bits" , we'll have you speaking UK slang in no time. Bob's your uncle!

[@tomunexplained7743]

raised panel tutorial please!

[@rustyroesch2486]

Loved you ideas to modify the plans. What is the gold colored tool you used to smooth the bit holes (at the 1:43 mark in the video)? I don't see it on the tools list. Where can I get one? Thanks

[@paulcoumas]

Hi Mark, the storage solution came out looking great. You can never have enough storage or clamps! Can you share the specs of your dewalt nailer and do you rate it? Thanks

[@Mechie980]

Raised panel +1 please

[@GunflintDesigns]

10/4

[@customcraftsbybruceslaton4872]

I am building a Barndominium and making ALL of my doors (Front, Interior, and Kitchen Cabinets) with raised panels. So, YES I would love to see more raised panel videos. BTW, the Barndominium build video is on the way! Subscribe so you don't miss it!

[@GunflintDesigns]

Consider the video in progress, and consider me subscribed.

[@dc-wp8oc]

If you are the kind of person that likes to get what you pay for, then read on. Very disappointed in recent purchases of their "Rock-Steady" components. Wanted to duplicate a workstation with sliding drawers so I ordered all the needed components from MN. Here's the problem... the pre-drilled holes in the drawer brackets and the horizontal slots in the cabinet member of the drawer slide, do not align. This makes drawer slide installation impossible without breaking out a drill and drilling new holes to accommodate the cabinet member of the slide. Also, the hardware that comes with the Centerline drawer slides are wood screws only and not machine bolts and nuts. Now you have to purchase or provide additional hardware. Nice. If you are building a configuration for drawers, you will need vertical center supports to accommodate brackets. However, you will find that installing drawer brackets on these center supports is a challenge, again due to slight misalignment of pre-drilled holes. You will need a drift, an awl or possibly a clamp to assist in the assembly. The overall experience has been very negative, and Rockler folks seemed indifferent to the issues. If having drawers is your goal, then this is not a "plug and play" solution nor a simple bolt together solution. How can a company sell expensive components to customers knowing the products do not perform as advertised? Rockler employees and management were disinterested in addressing the issue or helping to facilitate a solution. Tried to contact upper management since this problem is so serious and obvious, but I am still waiting for their response. (By serious I mean selling items to the public when you know the items do not perform as advertised. There is a word for that.) Should my situation change, I will gladly update this comment or post a new comment here. Meantime, as a service to other customers, I will post this experience at other locations. Rockler's "we just don't give a s**t" attitude to customer experience makes future purchasing decisions easier.

[@TheTranq]

Nice looking build! I just posted a similar router build as well! I like the brackets for holding the fence on the back I’ll have to add that. Btw how do you like that Earlex sprayer?

[@brettL1029]

What brand is that chamfer bit you use in your drill?

[@GunflintDesigns]

That's something I found on Amazon. Here's a link - www.amazon.com/dp/B01GPVIHE8/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=aiponsite-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.1PPZI18I79I9A

[@jennieanddavis]

I always use my brain incorrectly. -Davis

[@GunflintDesigns]

Birds of a feather my friend.

[@roBLINDhood]

I bet you could get 100 pounds in that little drawer, if you really tried. ;) “oh that, that’s just wear I keep all of my solid tungsten” 😂😂

[@GunflintDesigns]

Solid tungsten really comes in handy at the touter table!

[@bekar_au]

Squeak.

[@Hatchmade]

Gross little home invaders indeed. I’ve always wondered about that book. The Patreon offer stands if you paint it...

[@GunflintDesigns]

Will a hasty single coat with a rattle can suffice?

[@kodysimpson1]

You said "wobbly bits". Lmbo

[@GunflintDesigns]

😉

[@jerek_gaming3080]

Leave it to me and find something totally non project related in the video... But, what happened to your miter saw fence that you built??

[@JDDupuy]

Congrats on yet another Rockler Router table storage video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpvSdpKqj9Gim5I . My 2 router tables in the shop do not roll around. I built a large wall cabinet to house all 9 handheld routers, bits and accessory's. As you get older bending over to get things tends to wear you out. I have used this same set-up for over 30 years. Roll around units have their advantages if you are limited on space but I have never liked the fact that even with the brakes on the wheels, they don't feel solid. Dust collection hook-up becomes another issue. And yes always have spare walnut in the shop to give that shop project a bit of class!

[@iq0099]

I regret buying Rockler router table top.

[@karl_alan]

Why for?

[@GunflintDesigns]

Really? What don't you like about it?

[@mckaybellPRC]

That's a sh@# load to much for my brain. I wouldn't be able to figure it out even if i tryed