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   bones | Jun 02, 2006 04:14pm | #1

   I build my table from Norms plans. They are pretty cheap. If you buy the video and plans I think it's 25 bucks plus shipping. Plans alone are around 10.  I did not subscribe at first, because I did not see the value. When the price was lowered I took a chance and found it worth it. You can search a lot of articles and the videos are nice. I'll renew when it's time.   Can't help ya on the cabinets. I use 6' heavy metal racks with wheels I got from Sam's club, so I can roll everything around. They were much cheaper than building something.  Good luck. 

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   JohnG | Jun 02, 2006 04:16pm | #2

   New Yankee workshop has plans for both.  The plans are very good and easy to follow and if you have the video too, it helps a lot. 

   Router table http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct3.cgi?0301

   Shop base and wall cabinets.  http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct3.cgi?1201

   I hope this helps.

   John

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   Charles_Wilson | Jun 02, 2006 06:43pm | #3

   It looks like what I want and the video looks to be helpful. 

   What kind of tools am I going to need according to the plans.  If a table saw, can you get by with a circular saw as I am new to woodworking?

   Thanks,

   Chuck

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   JohnG | Jun 02, 2006 07:31pm | #4

   For the cabinets, you can use a circular saw with a good striaght cut guide and a router for the dados. 

   I have not built the router table, but I would think you can do it about the same way.  Of course a table saw is always helpful.

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   bones | Jun 02, 2006 08:24pm | #5

   When I built mine, I used a circular saw (with a good blade), to cut my plywood down to size. I used a table saw to cut to final size although you could do that with a circular saw and a little extra time.  For the dado's  I used a stacked dado blade, but a router would do the job as well.  I did not make the fence in the plans but bought a commercial version and I added casters to move it around.  I have had it for about a year and a half now and it has held up well.  You would use the router to trim the high pressure laminate top.  The only part that would be a challenge to cut with a circular saw is the wood trim for the ply and top. They are thin pieces and would be a challenge to cut the thin strips safely. A table saw or bandsaw would be better.  I had been away from wood working for a while and it was a good project to get the mind flowing again.  Oops almost forgot a drill is used to build the trays to hold bits, but a hand held drill works just fine.  Have fun and enjoy.  If you do use the circular saw use a strait edge clamped (could be a factory edge on a piece of ply or commercial strait) to the ply.  Good luck.

    

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   Charles_Wilson | Jun 03, 2006 04:05am | #6

   I took your advice and ordered some of the New Yankee plans. Look forward to getting them and getting to work.Regards,
   Chuck

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   JohnG | Jun 05, 2006 04:32pm | #7

   I think that you will find the plans well done.  We have used other plans, plans from magazines, but I think the NYW are the best ones I have used.

   Keep us updated on your progress.