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edsaws
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Dovetail drawers
« Thread started on: Nov 11th, 2009, 1:36pm » |
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I'm thinking of making dovetail drawer boxes what would I set the drawer standards to figuring I 'm using 1/2 thick side material? Should I set the rabbit depth to 1/2 in? Kinda in brain fart mode right now.
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Jeff
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Re: Dovetail drawers
« Reply #1 on: Nov 11th, 2009, 2:48pm » |
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I make my dovetail drawers by sending a fax to my door/drawer supplier so unfortunately Im not too much help.
Besides being a smart ass, the point of my reply is to suggest outsourcing your drawers. I have found I can buy them built and finished for less than my costs. Just something to look into.
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Re: Dovetail drawers
« Reply #2 on: Nov 11th, 2009, 3:13pm » |
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Correct Ed, that will give you the right parts sizes for dovetailed drawers.
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Re: Dovetail drawers
« Reply #3 on: Nov 11th, 2009, 4:51pm » |
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Jeff what vendor do you use?
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Re: Dovetail drawers
« Reply #4 on: Nov 11th, 2009, 10:05pm » |
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I agree on outsourcing drawer boxes, for about $5.00 more than materials, I can have them made with dovetails, clear coat and my logo laser engraved on the inside. When I get busy, its the only way to go.
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Re: Dovetail drawers
« Reply #6 on: Nov 12th, 2009, 07:37am » |
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Thanks for the replies.
Rob thats what thought. Just had one of those days where I couldn't do anything right. Outsourcing may also be a option I need to do a little more reasearch.
Warner, I like the idea of the laser engraving, who are you using?
Jeff, thanks for the link.
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Re: Dovetail drawers
« Reply #7 on: Nov 12th, 2009, 08:12am » |
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I use drees for my doors, drawer fronts, and boxes.
www.dreeswoodproducts.com
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Re: Dovetail drawers
« Reply #8 on: Nov 12th, 2009, 8:48pm » |
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Here is another company that I've used for doors and drawers. www.walzcraft.com. They are out of Wisconsin and produce very quality products.
Personally, I like making dovetailed drawer boxes.
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