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Sliding lid router bit box
My router bit collection has expanded, and it was time to build a storage box. I had some plastic, MDF and plywood on hand. I started with the MDF – a 7 mm drill bit drilled holes for 1/4 inch shank router bits.
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I cut the plywood next.
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Cutting plastic is messy and smelly, but I love the idea of upcycling things!
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Adding some details with my belt sander and its front roller. Also, the handle had to be sanded down to the right thickness.
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The glue up and checking for square. I also tried to use the same wood glue for the lid.
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A quick sanding and 2 super quick coats of wipe-on poly. Plastic parts are coated too.
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A perfect storage box for any 1/4-inch shank router bit. If the bit is really big – it will fit with ease, if the tip is smaller than 1/4 of an inch, the bit will be held by the plastic bottom insert.
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