3 Drawers, no tape, no ruler [extended]
- petermillard
- Nov 4, 2022
- 1 min read
Direct link - https://youtu.be/IjAukFHnRvQ
These longer, more detailed versions of the basic build videos will form the basis of a 'Basic Builds" course, planned for release next year. This is not the finished item, but it's as close as I have at the moment and is offered here for members to give feedback, and to see if there's anything they feel might be missing.
Thanks! Peter
Hi Peter, as you know I had a go at making drawers for my cube before you did, so it has been interesting to compare methods and design. My drawer backs and bottom were only 6mm with the front and sides 12mm (6mm + 6mm). Thinner materials plus the slight inaccuracies from hand sawing meant I glue-clamped the sides and bottom in one go (see photo) as that way I can even out the cutting imperfections. I am envious of the options perfect right angles allow.
One aspect of your drawer design that might be worth mentioning in the final video is the choice of having the drawer bottom attached to the side of the sides and to the undersi…
what was the the liquid beeswax brand , it looked nice and not as yellow as some of the others on Baltic birch can go ?
Hi Peter, great video as always couldn't find the link for the spring clamps you used in the build. Regards David
Hi Peter, excellent video, and shows how much can be achieved with mm precision and very basic tools (and a bucket-load of experience as well!) Definitely interested in a basic router table. Its on my to-do list so interested to see how you tackle it. I bought a router plate with integral screw lift from Banggood which of course doesn’t have holes that match either of my routers, so going to have to drill some holes to try to adapt it. We’ll see if this proves to be a good investment or not. In terms of the basic build video, there are some bits you give plenty of explanation to, like affixing the drawer fronts, and there’s others where I felt …
If you don't have any (or want to buy any) mdf fibracolour I reckon you could stain normal mdf to replicate it. I did a quick test on some scrap and it doesn't look too bad.
I used chestnuts spirit stain, available in lots of different colours