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ASSEMBLY
It is important to plan your work before starting!
If joining multiple pieces for a drawer or series of draw-
ers, it is best to label the pieces as front, back and sides
and which face will be inside or outside. It is also best
to label the ends so it is clear which end mates with
another. Labeling will save setup time and avoid costly
mistakes in the long run.
A typical drawer has a
3
/4" thick front with sides made
of
1
/2" material. Your drawer fronts and backs must be
at least
5
/8" thick to fully accommodate the length of the
dovetails without compromising strength.
After all the pieces have been cut to size and checked to
ensure squareness, set them on a bench in the order that
they will be fitted together. Lay each piece down so the
inside faces up. Label each piece on the inside as shown
in Figure 6.
When planning the dimensions of your dovetail joints,
it is important to consider how the tails and pins will be
aligned across the joint. You want to avoid having very
thin partial tails on either side of the joint. Follow these
guidelines and you will be assured of having at least
1
⁄
2
width tails and pins on each side of the joint.
•
1
⁄
2" template; stock width should be 1" increments
•
7
⁄16" template; stock width should be
7
⁄8" increments
•
9
⁄16" template; stock width should be 1
1
⁄8" increments
Figure 6 shows the pieces laid out for labeling.
PREPARATION