Woodworker's Journal 1983-7-6, страница 52

The six drawer frames are made next. The top frame consists of parts K, L, and M, the bottom frame consists of parts K, L, M, and N, and the remaining four frames consist of parts K and L. Note that a V* in. wide by IV* in. deep groove is cut along the inside edge of each part K. This groove serves as a mortise for the tenon on each end of parts L.

Parts L for the top frame and the bottom frame require a V* in. wide by IV.i in. deep groove along the inside edge to accept the tenon for parts M. Parts L for the remaining four frames do not require any grooves.

Parts L and M have V* in. thick by 1 V* in. long tenons on each end. These are cut to fit in the mortises in parts K and L. Parts M also have a V* in. by % in. groove along each edge.

The dust panels, parts N, are made from Vi in. thick solid stock. Each edge is tapered to 3/16 in. (see cross-sectional view of drawer bottom for typical taper) to fit into grooves in parts L and M.

Once parts K, L, M, and N have been cut they can be assembled as shown. Use glue and clamp each frame securely. It's most important that the frames be square so check carefully and make adjustments as necessary. The dust panel (N) should not be glued in place. It should be free to "float" in

the frame.

Part G and the five parts F can now be cut to size and glued in place. Use care here to make sure the top and bottom edges of parts F are flush with the top and bottom edges of the drawer frames. Only the top edge of part G need be flush.

The dovetails on each end of the drawer frames can best be cut using a router table. Using the same bit that cut the dovetail grooves, run the drawer frames on edge through the cutter. In order to better support the frames, it's best to clamp a temporary tail fence to the router table fence. Be sure to measure carefully when setting up, and make several practice cuts to check for accuracy. Properly cut, the dovetails should be snug yet slide into the grooves with a minimum of effort. Remember, when the glue is applied later on, the wood swells slightly, so try to allow for this when cutting. Since the dovetails only show at the front

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