Was wondering what the best way to cut drawer openings from solid stock is. I'm going to attempt to build my first complete small (40lx30wx21h) coffee table and am trying to get an idea for what I'm going to be getting myself into and what tools or tool accessories may be required. I've got a PC circular saw, a decent (I think) Skil router, a so so jigsaw that I've almost replaced several times, and a Delta 10" table saw.
Top is 3/4 BB, table skirt is going to be 13/16 poplar and legs are going to be lodge pole pine logs.
My question is, what is the best way to cut the drawer opening in the front skirt? Can I mark it out, drill the corners and cut with a jigsaw or would my best bet be using a router and some type of template? I'm sure the router method would probably come out cleaner, but my problem with that is my present router doesn't accept guide bushings without a proprietary adapter which I might not be able to get in time to do me any good. Not to mention the couple of places I've found that have it are charging $10 and up to ship the $2-3 part :thumbs_do
Also, if I use a 4" high drawer should I shot for a minimum skirt height of say 5.5 or 6"?
TIA,
Brian.
Top is 3/4 BB, table skirt is going to be 13/16 poplar and legs are going to be lodge pole pine logs.
My question is, what is the best way to cut the drawer opening in the front skirt? Can I mark it out, drill the corners and cut with a jigsaw or would my best bet be using a router and some type of template? I'm sure the router method would probably come out cleaner, but my problem with that is my present router doesn't accept guide bushings without a proprietary adapter which I might not be able to get in time to do me any good. Not to mention the couple of places I've found that have it are charging $10 and up to ship the $2-3 part :thumbs_do
Also, if I use a 4" high drawer should I shot for a minimum skirt height of say 5.5 or 6"?
TIA,
Brian.