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  1. 14th May 2023, 03:36 AM #1
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    Default The little drawer

    Recap: The build is a pair of night stands, bedside tables in a Krenov-Mid Century Danish style. The case is Tasmanian Oak (which is a Eucalyptus, but resembles a White Oak) and the base will be Jarrah (which grows in small quantities in Western Australia). Each case is bow-fronted, and at the side rear is a little drawer ...





    I added the little drawer for interest, and to break up all the light wood. The light Tasmanian Oak will contrast against the dark Jarrah, and the little drawer should link in nicely. What goes in the little drawer? You could keep a watch, rings, earrings, and other small, precious items.

    The drawer was an interesting puzzle. As you can see here, it hangs in space ...







    Well, obviously the drawer does not hang in space. It rests on a platform ...



    The notable feature of the little drawer is that it cannot run in a drawer case, and is supported only on one side.


    The platform is built up to create a box, which is screwed to the base of the case ...











    The drawer is not your common garden design dovetailed drawer ...







    The drawer box is dovetailed all around, except for a connecting sliding dovetail.


    Here the waste is removed with the miniature Veritas router plane ...



    The drawer parts ...




    The slot for the drawer slide was a first for me, using the MFT table and router on the track ...






    The bolt for the track acts as a guide as well as a drawer stop. The Jarrah section at the end is to reinforce the panel and prevent any splitting at the end of the groove.




    More later.


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  3. 14th May 2023, 11:42 AM #2
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    Derek,

    Another great write up, I’m looking forward to viewing the finished tables.
    Tasmania oak an Jarrah look fantastic together, tho my intentions are too see the little draw, I love the idea, I’m just not sure if it’s working for me aesthetically, the little draw that is.

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    Nice . I wondered what that hole was for.
    You see little drawers like that on a type of antique desk known as a Davenport for holding pens and ink.
    They usually swing around when extended on a hinge.

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    Derek, have you considered the use of a spring loaded catch for the small drawer?
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    Johnno, I did think of a spring loaded catch, and mentioned it to my wife. She is not keen on the idea. The final decision depends on what we think looks best when the main drawer is done.


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    Quote Originally Posted by auscab View Post
    Nice . I wondered what that hole was for.
    You see little drawers like that on a type of antique desk known as a Davenport for holding pens and ink.
    They usually swing around when extended on a hinge.

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    Rob, I wish I had thought of that - it is great to add a challenge ... perhaps not for you as time is money, but for me it is where the fun lies.

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    Hi Derek
    Where did you get the Router guide for your track from

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    Hi Guy

    It is made by Makita. I do not recall whom I purchased from. There are several on-line shops. Here is one ...

    Router Trimmer Guide Rail Adaptor 194579-2 by Makita

    You are welcome to come over and play with it if you need a hands-on look. I am in Rossmoyne.

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    Quote Originally Posted by derekcohen View Post
    Hi Guy

    It is made by Makita. I do not recall whom I purchased from. There are several on-line shops. Here is one ...

    Router Trimmer Guide Rail Adaptor 194579-2 by Makita

    You are welcome to come over and play with it if you need a hands-on look. I am in Rossmoyne.

    Regards from Perth

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    Thanks Derek

    Would love to take you up on the offer to visit I’m in Swan View. Looks like you create some amazing woodwork pieces

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    Hi Guy

    I'll send you an PM.

    Cheers

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