Router Table Dust Collection Box

Directions

• Watch the video

  Before attempting this project, watch the full youtube video to get a better understanding of how to complete the project. Link in Extras below.

• Cut plywood

  Cut all pieces according to the cutlist. Note that all of the pieces on this project are made out of ⅝” plywood but you can substitute different thickness if you adjust dimensions properly.
  

• Attach side, bottom, and back pieces together

  Using pocket holes, attach all of the side pieces together securely
  

• Cut out a hole for the dust port

  Use a drill to drill some pilot holes in the back of the dust box, then cut out the rest of the hole using a jigsaw
  

• Attach dust collection port

  After cutting out the hole in step 3, attach the dust collection port with screws or bolts to secure it to the back of the box
  

• Cut door panel

  Grabbing the extra front panel that you cut earlier, cut the panel roughly in half to create a door for the dust collection box
  

• Drill hinge cups

  Using the Kreg Concealed Hinge Jig, drill out cups for the concealed hinges to sit in
  

• Attach door to dust box

  Once the concealed hinges are attach to the door, attach the opposite side of the hinges to the dust box to create a functional door
  

• Attach dust box to router table

  With the door attached, using pocket hole screws to attach the dust collection box underneath the router table and you are done!