Sellers Home Side Cupboard: Episode 8
Posted 7 December 2022
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With both dovetailed ends of the drawer cut, fitted, and completed, it’s time to cut the three grooves to the front and sides of the drawer. We can now level the lower edges of the drawer and plough the grooves using the plough plane. This quick and simple process prepares us for laying out and cutting the housing dadoes to receive the drawer back. There is a precision to hand-cutting housing dados that follows a certain pattern for guaranteed tightness, and this is what Paul focuses on in this episode. The dry run and dry assembly prepare Paul for cutting the drawer bottom and making sure that all of the components fit exactly, ready for the final glue up. Throughout this episode, you will see exactly how we ensure the accuracy of the drawer making for a positive outcome.
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A lovely message, thank you! Good to hear that years later you are still learning!
Hi Paul,
Around the 22-1/2 min mark you are sizing the length of the back drawer. I’ve seen some folks advocate making the back length slightly smaller in length (say by 1/16″). That way, there is a slight taper to the drawer making it a bit easier to fit into the opening. What are your thoughts on this?
Also, you had mentioned on some drawers you have used a through wedged tenon in the housing dado. Sounds like it is when you may need more strength in a drawer. What kind of scenarios do you have in mind for when you might transition to this more stout construction in the back?
Many thanks for another wonderful video.
Sincerely,
Joe
I would be interested to hear Paul’s thoughts on these points as well.
Personally, when I do a drawer I use the through tenon. Somehow, just using the housing dado doesn’t seem like it will last as long to me.
Best regards
Bill
Hi Paul – I notice the plough plane you use in this episode has a wooden addition to the fence – what is the benefit of doing this over using the existing metal fence?
What is the purpose of that 2mm rebate on the sides?
Thanks and all the best!
Paulo
Another great video, Paul! I recently completed a several months long course on furniture making, largely using machines. The skills I’ve learned from your projects over the past several years (and I’ve watched countless hours of them) keep returning me to my hand tools, though. I learn something new with every episode. Keep them coming, and thanks for what you do. I intend to pass my knowledge on to my grandchildren, with the hope that they will ultimately take up the trade. Cheers!
Thanks for knowledge and calm delivery. You are the Mr. Rogers of woodworking