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14th May 2023, 03:36 AM #1
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.
Regards from Perth
Derek
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14th May 2023, 11:42 AM #2
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.
Cheers Matt.
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14th May 2023, 02:20 PM #3
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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14th May 2023, 02:46 PM #4
Derek, have you considered the use of a spring loaded catch for the small drawer?
Johnno
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14th May 2023, 03:50 PM #5
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.
Regards from Perth
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4th June 2023, 09:28 PM #7New Member
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Hi Derek
Where did you get the Router guide for your track from
Cheers Guy
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4th June 2023, 09:50 PM #8
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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7th June 2023, 12:45 AM #10
Hi Guy
I'll send you an PM.
Cheers
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