How to Make Shop Drawers Quick and Easy

Quick and Easy Drawers

Aug 07, 2012

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Videos in the Series

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  Introduction: Build a Multidrawer Wall Cabinet

  August 7, 2012

  Download the plan and see the finished cabinet up close to get a preview of what's to come in this multipart video workshop.

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  Cut Precise Dadoes and Rabbets

  August 7, 2012

  The success of a project like this depends on meticulous layout, measurement, and joinery. In this episode, see how Gochnour cuts precise dadoes and rabbets to create a case that…

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  Step-by-Step Case Glue-Up and Assembly

  August 7, 2012

  Instruction to execute this complex glue up. Gochnour shares insightful tips and techniques along the way.

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  Construct a Frame-and-Panel Back

  August 7, 2012

  Use mortise-and-tenon joints to make a frame that holds a simple, flat back panel.

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  Quick and Easy Drawers

  August 7, 2012

  This episode covers the assembly-line part of the project. Learn how to cut tongue-and-groove joints that let you assemble sturdy drawers in short order.

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  Make a Shaker Peg Board

  August 7, 2012

  The Shakers used wall-mounted pegs to hold many things, including cabinets like this. In this episode, learn how to make a modern-day peg board.

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  Introduction: Tools, Techniques, Layout

  August 7, 2012

  Take your joinery to a new level by learning how to make handcut dovetails. See how it's done in the latest episode of this online classroom.

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  Laying Out and Cutting the Tails

  August 7, 2012

  In this installment of our online classroom, Gochnour explains how to lay out and cut the tails for a through dovetail joint.

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  Laying Out and Cutting the Pins

  August 7, 2012

  In this installment of our online classroom, Gochnour explains how to lay out and cut the tails for a through dovetail joint.

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  Introduction to the Half-Blind Dovetail

  August 7, 2012

  Here, Gochnour begins the first of two lessons on how to cut half-blind dovetails.

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  Completeing Half-Blind Dovetails

  August 7, 2012

  The conclusion of the lessons on dovetails. If you make one dovetailed drawer per day, by the time you've; finished the dozen drawers, you will have mastered the dovetail.

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  Clean-Up and Glue-Up

  August 7, 2012

  With all the parts cut and assembled dry, it's time to glue up the drawers and the case and prepare to finish the project.

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  An Oil Finish for Cherry

  August 7, 2012

  In this final episode, Gochnour shows how to apply a finish that brings out the color and figure of the wood, but without leaving blotches.

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About This Video Workshop

Chris Gochnour is a furniture maker, author, and teacher who lives with his wife and two kids in Murray, Utah. A frequent contributor to Fine Woodworking, Gochnour is often called upon for his expertise in using and maintaining hand tools for traditional woodworking. Produced by: Matt Berger; Video by: Gary Junken; Editing by: Michael Dobsevage Watch the preview episode for free or become a member for access to all 13 episodes. Download the project plan More about this Video Workshop

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