3 Ways to Build Professional Quality Drawers
3 Ways to Build Professional Quality Drawers
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In this weeks video I’m covering the basics of how to make drawers. I make 3 different kinds of drawers. Ones with wood slides, ones with side mounted metal slides, and ones with undermount drawer slides.
You can purchase Blum TANDEM undermount drawer slides from long time supporter of my channel, Rockler. https://www.rockler.com/blum-tandem-full-extension-drawer-slide-kit-with-blumotion-soft-close
Additional Rockler tools used in this video:
Rockler Deluxe Brass Setup Bars https://www.rockler.com/rockler-deluxe-brass-setup-bars
Rockler JIG IT Undermount Drilling Guide https://www.rockler.com/rockler-jigit-undermount-drilling-guide
Rockler Marking and Measuring Pouch https://www.rockler.com/marking-and-measuring-pouch
Rockler Pro Lift Router Lift https://www.rockler.com/rockler-pro-lift-router-lift
Rockler Glue Brush https://www.rockler.com/rockler-silicone-mini-glue-brush-2-pack
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Āæcan those notchs be made using router?
Hay, I like how you think graphically. As an Architect I do it as well and as Carl von Clausewitz stated in "on War" the only scale to build a model is 1 to 1
I use metric and confused the hell out of my old school carpenter dad. So when I take measurements, I need to do it both in metric AND imperial lol
You’re my HERO… Thank you so much for all your efforts on creating this video… Thank you…. šš¾
You truly did give me more confidence and incite in drawer building.
Thank You.
How many times have you shot a nail into your hand?
Ugh. Douchebag electronico noise. Even worse, you pump the volume up and down. HORRIBLY ANNOYING.
Imperial System fail at 7:59
You can tell he wants to put the right number, but he realises it’s not going to be an easy task to compute:
18 + 1/16 – 1 /32 – 4 – 3/4 – 4 – 3/4 – 1/32 =
8 + 1/2 …
I think like most imperial system calculations, you don’t go below one 1 inch unless it’s really necessary.
1:25 "I also drew a drawing . . ."
One may draw a sketch, but a ‘drawing?’
how about dovetails or box/finger joints?
It would be great if someone inboxed me now
The undermount drilling gide is universal or just for the Rockler slides?
Your video and dialogue are excellent and you are giving good information. Well done.
Whats that music? Are we in an elevator?
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Really nice build! I can’t even imagine how wonderful it would be to have a workshop like this. I have lots of tools but no workshop or good place to keep them. No wonder it is so dang difficult to build projects like this.
Is that chart pre ww2 or something? Seriously you guys need to consider metric šš¬
Well done – a simple and clear instructional video – thank you.
Love this video has helped me out, what gauge nails/pins are you using in the air nailer ?
all about the Imperial measurement system! https://youtu.be/r7x-RGfd0Yk
Great video
Planning on to convert my van (again) š this video is a great help!!!
How stupid are American measurements lol
Guy waa holding tje scrap.side of the material.while.usijg a stop block on tje chop saw
Rookie.mistske
I noticed you did pocket holes on the inside of your 3/4 cabinet to hide them. I see many others do this on the outside. I was trying to do inside but my screw tips are poking through. Did you set your drill guide to 1/2 instead of 3/4 or just below the 3/4 setting?
1:58 "I know this is barbaric…" lol. I got a good chuckle out of this because I do PLENTY of things like this, down and dirty, with the limited workspace and tools I have. All the while the optimist thinking "maybe someday I’ll have…"
Pocket screws from the inside going down to the base board it doesn’t seem like a great idea!
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this was super helpful. Making some bedside tables and was dreading messing up the drawers – this was a huge help thanks!
You can also multiply the decimal by 16 to get your fraction! Thanks for the video!
I love you man, so pleasant to watch. it is like meditation, just beautiful work, very nice
nicely done sir bravo
I have lost count of how many draw making videos that I have viewed. Your video is a cut above the rest from the video through to the plans. I have made draws and they look shit. Now Iām going to make them again with your added Help. Thank you from down under mate.
How do you figure out the jig spacers hight for each drawer? Also where can I get that chart?
I assume you can use a router table for the capture draw bottom dado right š¤
Thanx man
Michael, where did you find your sketch Pad? I’ve been trying to find the size of pad with the dots. silly I know. Great video.
Fuck me mate, trying to listen with a British ear hearing 32nds and 27 7/8ths! I love your cabinetry but my brain is frazzled.
I’m from New Zealand, and I’m so glad I am purely because we use the metric system.
You are a clever fella.
The 3 x 2" top draws. I like the idea of extended rails to stop draw falling out. You could put Spring loaded locator pins on side railings which you can reach and release if you need to take draw out fully.
When you pronounce "Rebate" though it sounds like "Rabbit"…. Australia here we say ….Re Bait.
Those drawer pulls look like crap offset that. They should be centered.
Backtail Studio will not be happy LOL Great video
Super efficient editing which made for a really concise video. Thanks, lots of good info in this one.
nah… instead of looking like a labour of love, it looked like a cold steel rail and given that I’ve seen what your capable of when you create from wood, I guess I was a tad disapointed. Also, it sounds like Ashley is quite creative too and you know creativity is enhanced and inspired by having a beautiful space to work within, even if its only the size of a matchbox. Sorry Michael. 6/10.
Great video, thanks a lot! I’m noticing that you don’t wait for your miter saw to stop spinning when lifting the blade up. You are of course a pro, but for any less experienced builder out there, it would be highly recommended to wait for the blade to come to a full stop before raising it again – this is especially true when using a stopblock, since you could get a pretty scary kickback.
Do you have a video for your pocket hole jog box that you show in this video?
stopped at 1:10 because this is exactly what i do as well because it helps me visualize it! (and i like drawing, so any chance i get with a new project i’ll make it look nice haha)
Drinking straw! Why didnt i think of that?!
yep.. mm is easier..
Michael thanks for the tip on the Handi-shims, they are great! when cutting wood I use the 1/8 shim to prevent the wood from pinching the blade. The shims also beat using coins when spacing drawers. Love your videos!!