It's been a month since I posted an update on the project. I've been busy with travel, work and family but I've been making progress a couple hours at a time.
Making the drawers is not particularly interesting. I milled and sized about 30 drawers sides, 15 drawer fronts and 15 backs.
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I did a test layout for the drawer bottom groove. I'm using through dovetails front and back with a groove that goes right through the tail. This is not an issue because the back is open and the front will get an applied face which will cover the groove.
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I lined the tail boards up by twos. This made layout and cutting faster.
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12 identical sets right off the saw. As I began the assembly, I pared the shoulders but they didn't need much work. I was able to get fairly close with the saw.
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Next I sized each drawer face to fit it's specific location. Next time, I'll make the drawer face a little taller. By the time I was done cleaning up, some ended up a bit smaller than I wanted. Close enough for the shop, but I was trying for better.
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As always, as soon as I finish, I have 10 ideas about how to do it better.