Monthly Archives: March 2015

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Posted on March 26, 2015 by Zander K

Down to the last drawer, I feel like drawerzilla, thirty drawers is a lotta drawers in one case, especially when there are about 20 different sizes. Good thing I didn’t make the case any taller, I’m going to have to … Continue reading →

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Speed bump

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Zander K

After 104 dovetails, I figured I have the Leigh jig wired; I’d written various settings in the handy notes section of the manual, I’d finally memorized them. I had some time so I wanted to whip out a couple of … Continue reading →

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Pieces of Eight

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Zander K

Mass production – eight drawers in one shot. Each bundle of four ~1″ x ~¼” boards/sides are matched to with 0.010″ (bit more than 1/128″). This rather arbitrary number makes glue up and post glue squaring nice and simple. For … Continue reading →

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12 drawers down

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Zander K

Starting off with a “oo la la” plane shot working drawer parts:And the result,12 drawers done, at least that many to go. These are dovetailed boxes with a 5mm plywood bottom nailed on. I’m using up white oak sap wood. I … Continue reading →

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