Woodworker's Journal 1985-9-6, страница 41

The pigeonhole box is assembled with glue and finish nails. If you have a Vfc in. diameter hole saw. or a fly cutter, you can use it for making the front parts (HH). Cut both parts to length and width, then edge-clamp the two parts together before cutting the three V/2 in. diameter holes. Once the parts are undamped you'll have a pair of front parts, each with their three 1 'A in. radius

cutouts. You can make the drawer runners (II) for the secret drawer, but don't mount them just yet.

The Pigeonhole Doors

The two pigeonhole doors are each just

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the two center shelves in the pair of sides that form the center section of the pigeonhole. Stop these dadoes just shy of the blind end. then clean out and square the dado ends with a 'A in. chisel. Refer to the full-size patterns (page 43) for the profile of the sides and dividers.

When making the pigeonhole box. cut all parts very carefully, and check that their lengths will allow the assembled pigeonhole box to fit within the desk cavity. The best way to avoid a problem is to dry assemble the box as you make it. checking regularly for the fit inside the desk.

Nov ember/December 1992