The best home-made tops, in my opinion, are of MDF covered both sides with plastic laminate. For a small table a single thickness of 18mm MDF is sufficient but for this large table I am using two thicknesses of 15mm MDF glued together with PVA glue.
Should I get a router table or plunge router?
Plunge routers are best for projects that require working from above, whereas fixed-base models are ideal for edgework. When a project requires routing the middle of a workpiece, such as when milling mortises or hidden dados (dados that don’t run all the way from edge to the other), plunge routers are the way to go.
Should I use a table or hand router?
A handheld router is more portable and versatile, suitable for tasks that require mobility or working on irregularly shaped pieces. On the other hand, a router table excels in providing stability, control, and enhanced precision for larger projects or when working with small pieces.
What is the advantage of a plunge router?
A plunge router automatically surrounds and protects your expensive bits when it’s not in use. Just push your finger to disengage the lock lever and the spring-loaded mechanism retracts the housing, lifting the bit into the safety of the router base.
What are the best materials for a cat tree?
Sturdy base materials: Wood, especially solid wood rather than particleboard, is best for the cat tree base, platforms and posts. Metal frames are also durable options. Scratching post fabrics: The scratching surfaces should be covered in rough fabrics cats can grip like sisal rope, natural fiber carpet, or wood.
What is the best wood for a cat tree?
Plywood. Plywood, constructed by adhering many thin sheets of wood together, is a common choice for cat tree bases and platforms.
What is needed to build a cat tree?
Materials I used: 1/2 inch plywood Fleece throws Cardboard tubes approx 60 mm in diameter (got mine from heavy duty shrink wrap at work) Twine 5 minute Epoxy Hot glue Furniture Hex Socket Screw Inserts.
How long does it take to build a cat tree?
This project will take you through building a cat tree and tower. It took about two days, and be aware: This thing is big. I have an open floor plan and really high ceilings, so I needed a cat tree that wouldn’t be dwarfed in the space.
How to make a DIY cat tree?
