Over the years, I’ve found myself constantly setting up machines for the same measurements time and time again. So I made myself a set of setup blocks of the sizes that I commonly use. In addition to the standard setup blocks, I also cut frequently used profiles on hardwood blocks to more quickly set up the router table. Again, I routed multiple depths of each profile that I use often.
I use these setup blocks all over my shop, not only at my router table.
In order to more easily carry them to wherever I’m working, I built this caddy to transport and store them. I
can use them at one machine then carry the caddy to my next workstation. When not in use, I can hang the caddy on
a hook on the wall or store it under my workbench. It really helps keep my blocks organized and convenient.
THE CADDY. The setup caddy is built out of plywood scraps that I had lying around the shop. The sides are joined to the end panels with tongue and dado joinery, and the bottom sits in a groove.
The ends have dadoes to accept the center divider. I cut a handle in the center divider to make it easy to carry. I rounded all of the edges on the caddy using a small roundover bit.
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