Illustrated guide to drawers - FineWoodworking
At their essence, drawers are simple things--just boxes that slide into an opening in a case or table. But there are so many different ways to design and make a drawer that it can be daunting. This guide aims to give woodworkers an understanding of the many ways to make a drawer, the various materials available, and which designs are suitable for different uses. From a simple plywood utility drawer with a false front to a solid-wood masterpiece with hand-cut half-blind dovetails joining the front and back, this is a comprehensive guide you'll turn to anytime you're designing a piece with drawers.From Fine Woodworking #201
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