Treasured Chest.
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| Title: | Treasured Chest. |
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| Authors: | Barrett, Neal |
| Source: | Popular Mechanics. Nov2004, Vol. 181 Issue 11, p128-134. 5p. 14 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart. |
| Subjects: | Chests (Furniture), Mahogany, Furniture design, Dining room furniture, Wood products, Artisans |
| Abstract: | This article presents information on the design and construction of a mahogany storage. Mahogany chest of drawers is based on the type traditionally used by craftsmen to store precision tools. While the construction of the chest isn't difficult, its small size means extra care must be taken in all stages — especially the fitting of the drawers. Mount a ¼-in.-dia. bit in a router table and cut the dadoes in the chest sides for the joints with the bottom panel. The joints for the middle and top shelves, as well as those for the partition, are also stopped dado joints. The easiest way to cut these is to use a router with a straight bit. Locate the mortises for the back and lid joints, and rout them with a ¼-in.-dia. bit. Since the rails and stiles are narrow, clamp a second piece of wood to the side of the workpiece to provide support for the router. |
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| Abstract: | This article presents information on the design and construction of a mahogany storage. Mahogany chest of drawers is based on the type traditionally used by craftsmen to store precision tools. While the construction of the chest isn't difficult, its small size means extra care must be taken in all stages — especially the fitting of the drawers. Mount a ¼-in.-dia. bit in a router table and cut the dadoes in the chest sides for the joints with the bottom panel. The joints for the middle and top shelves, as well as those for the partition, are also stopped dado joints. The easiest way to cut these is to use a router with a straight bit. Locate the mortises for the back and lid joints, and rout them with a ¼-in.-dia. bit. Since the rails and stiles are narrow, clamp a second piece of wood to the side of the workpiece to provide support for the router. |
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| ISSN: | 00324558 |
