I have a bunch of drawers to make for the kitchen remodel. Going with 1/2" baltic birch for sides and 3/8" for the bottoms. Half blind dovetailed and Blum glides.
Is there any reason I can't put a few coats of finish on before I start cutting everything to size? The drawer bottoms seem like a no brainier since they aren't glued to anything. But is it doable for the sides as well or will I compromise the glueing of the dovetail joint?
I realize i will probably have to do some touch up of the finish and finish the edges but it could save some time and hassle of sanding and finishing inside the box.
Mike