Edge Banding

Router Bit Reviews: Eagle America Edge Banding Router Bits

January 28, 2014 By George Vondriska & filed under Buying Advice, Product Review.

Eagle America’s 2-Piece Edge Banding Bit Set, $39.95, promises a simpler way to edge band man-made materials like plywood. Does it keep that promise? The set consists of two cutters, match ground. The bits have 1/2” shanks, and are not available with 1/4” shanks. The premise is that you’ll cut a negative profile V into…

Modern Media Cabinet Part 5: Adjustable Shelf and Top Construction

September 5, 2012 By Paul Mayer and Seth Keller & filed under Cabinetry, Plans and Projects, Woodworking Projects.

In the previous installment of this project, we completed the cabinet body. Now we will construct the top using edge joined solid wood, and the adjustable shelf using edge banded plywood. For details on the shelf, see Diagram D. Cut plywood as specified in cut list. Be sure you get a good clean cut on…

Modern Media Cabinet Part 2: Mortises and Tapered Legs

July 25, 2012 By Paul Mayer and Seth Keller & filed under Cabinetry, Plans and Projects, Woodworking Projects.

In part one of this series, we provided an overview of the project as well as scaled drawings. Here we will begin construction of the project, starting with the legs where we will mill mortises that will join the face frame as well as side and rear rails. We will also taper the legs at…

Modern Media Cabinet Part 1: Introduction

July 10, 2012 By Paul Mayer and Seth Keller & filed under Cabinetry, Plans and Projects, Woodworking Projects.

In need of a media cabinet to house electronics gear for a new home theater room, I went to Seth Keller (WWGOA Contributing Editor and professional designer) for design assistance. My requirements were to allow for a large flat panel TV to sit on top (although mine is currently mounted to the wall above the…