Bit Cleaning Station on French Cleat
Five bottles and a brush fit on the bit cleaning station. Bits and bit cleaner go in the bottles. Let them soak overnight, then brush off the gunk.
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Cleats
Files Included (2)
Bit cleaning station bottom.svg
21 kBBit cleaning station top.svg
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Materials
Top: 1/2 inch plywood, 6.5 by 5
Bottom 3/4 inch plywood, 6.5 by 4.5
Back: 1/2 inch plywood, 6.5 by 3.25
Cleat: 6.5 wide
Bottles: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08ZJ1GZJ1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Brush:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D9QH3X3?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_titleGlue
Nails
Tools
Shaper Origin
Straight bit to cut holes (1/4 inch works fine)
Engraving bit to add chamfers to holes (if you want)
Instructions
The bottles come in a pack of 24. The bottles fit the largest bit I have for the SO (the 16mm clearing bit). Would be nice to buy fewer bottles, but this is what I found. The neck of the bottle makes it hard to get the bit out when cleaning fluid is in the bottle. So I soak only 4 bits at once and keep the fifth bottle empty; when I'm ready to remove a bit I pour the fluid into the empty bottle. I'm using CMT bit cleaner. It seems to work OK, but I haven't tested other options. Cut through holes in the top. Use an engraving bit with a shallow online cut to add a chamfer to the holes (if you like). Bottom holes should be 3/8ths deep. Assembly should be pretty clear from the photo.