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#tbt I built this #newyankeeworkshop router table about 20 (!) years ago, and was making some picture frame mounding. It and the big @freud_tools router still work great. . . . . #maker #pghmaker #diy #makersgonnamake #woodworking #wood #HelloIMakeis #router #routertable #normabram #pictureframes #moulding https://www.instagram.com/p/B6i0JzmAEqM/?igshid=rq6xxy7195l

There is no more important safety rule than to wear these, safety glasses. #normabram #vinyllettering #newyankeeworkshop

In the world of #leonardsinspiration, master carpenter Norm Abram may not be a name that everyone knows or recognizes. But the magical, effortless craftsmanship he displayed on #newyankeeworkshop and #thisoldhouse showed Leonard what dedication and practice to a skill looked like every Sunday afternoon on #pbs. #dinosaur #dollhouse #dinosaurdollhouse

The left bed plods slowly along, progress occurring when my free time aligns with decent weather. Anyway, here I have the four bed legs dimensioned and clamped together to begin machining the notches for the crosspieces. I got started with a 2" straight bit in my router but after a few passes I realized that the router base isn’t wide enough to have anything to rest on to finish the middle portion of the notches. So next I need to build a custom baseplate out of some ¼" plywood to support the tool over the gap. Once that’s done I can get back to the notches. I made a story stick for the first time to (that's it sitting on top) and it's been a big help with layout. Thanks Norm.

@2jthomas "And always remember to wear these ... safety glasses" Norm Abrams #newyankeeworkshop #normabrams #safetyfirst #2303HomeDepot #LeosKids (at The Home Depot)