My woodwork moved from cutting pieces to fitting the drawer into its surrounding frame. This compact router is part of my purchased shaping equipment for working on wooden edges and details.
I bought DEWALT DCW600B Cordless Router as part of my camper van equipment.
My woodwork moved from cutting pieces to fitting the drawer into its surrounding frame. This compact router is part of my purchased shaping equipment for working on wooden edges and details.
Where it fits my build
I built the storage-bin drawer frame on the patio from a measured layout. I joined the timber, added inside corner brackets and fitted the base before moving on to the lining.
I cut the rubber mat with scissors, cleaned the wood and used spray adhesive in sections with a roller. Screws and washers attached the mat, and the slides joined the drawer to its surrounding cabinet frame.
The drawer after I fitted its rubber lining.
My build notes
The drawer went through several distinct stages before it could slide in the cabinet. The photographs show the exposed frame first and the lined drawer later, making the changes in access and fastening positions visible.
Measuring, framing, lining and slide installation were separate stages of the drawer assembly.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
Makita offers a cordless compact router on a different battery platform. The Bosch palm router uses a corded power source.
Makita XTR01Z Compact Router
The Makita XTR01Z is a cordless compact router with an adjustable base. Its battery-powered format provides an edge-shaping tool within the Makita LXT platform.
This Bosch Colt router uses a corded motor and fixed-base palm-grip format. An edge guide provides a reference for positioning the router along a workpiece.
