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Carcase Construction is Quick!

Last year when my wife and I learned we were going to have our second child, natuarlly we were thrilled. Then, it dawned on me that this was also a perfect opportunity to start work on a chest of drawers for the boy to be. Well, I decided that before I built that chest, I should build a chest for my tools before spring came with the rains and the humidity got to my tools that were more or less in the open in my garage. Definitely glad I did that. Anyway, now to my sons chest. I actually started a couple of months ago after I finished my toolchest, and had lots of pictures of me starting this construction, but that computer died so I kind of have to start here in the middle. I glued up the sides, and bottom two boards wide (about 20"). Then joined them with stopped tapered sliding dovetails. I then rabbeted the rear of the sides for the back to be nailed to, and made a stopped rabbet for the top. Next, for the drawer runners I cut a 1/8" deep dado.

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For the rails that divide the drawers, I will use a short sliding dovetail. I had planned on the drawer dividers all being tapered sliding dovetails, but after the four I cut earlier I decided I should find an easier/faster way. I will say thought that none of this is any more difficult than cutting regular through dovetails. I was really surprised at that, especially since this is the first time I've done any of this. It really isn't as hard as you may think, you just have to do it.

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The mockup.
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My little helper. This is one of the reasons I love hand tools.
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#2 ·
Carcase Construction is Quick!

Last year when my wife and I learned we were going to have our second child, natuarlly we were thrilled. Then, it dawned on me that this was also a perfect opportunity to start work on a chest of drawers for the boy to be. Well, I decided that before I built that chest, I should build a chest for my tools before spring came with the rains and the humidity got to my tools that were more or less in the open in my garage. Definitely glad I did that. Anyway, now to my sons chest. I actually started a couple of months ago after I finished my toolchest, and had lots of pictures of me starting this construction, but that computer died so I kind of have to start here in the middle. I glued up the sides, and bottom two boards wide (about 20"). Then joined them with stopped tapered sliding dovetails. I then rabbeted the rear of the sides for the back to be nailed to, and made a stopped rabbet for the top. Next, for the drawer runners I cut a 1/8" deep dado.

Wood Wood stain Flooring Plank Rectangle


For the rails that divide the drawers, I will use a short sliding dovetail. I had planned on the drawer dividers all being tapered sliding dovetails, but after the four I cut earlier I decided I should find an easier/faster way. I will say thought that none of this is any more difficult than cutting regular through dovetails. I was really surprised at that, especially since this is the first time I've done any of this. It really isn't as hard as you may think, you just have to do it.

Tradesman Carpenter Wood Table Flooring


Brown Wood Rectangle Fixture Door


Wood Office ruler Tool Wood stain Flooring


Wood Tool Hand tool Metalworking hand tool Musical instrument accessory


Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Hardwood


Hand Wood Finger Flooring Wood stain


Table Wood Floor Plank Wood stain


Brown Wood Wood stain Flooring Floor


Wood Floor Wood stain Flooring Plank

The mockup.
Cabinetry Table Wood Drawer Shelving

My little helper. This is one of the reasons I love hand tools.
Shoe Wood Shelf Floor Flooring
looking great so far, nice workbench!
 

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Carcase Construction is Quick!

Last year when my wife and I learned we were going to have our second child, natuarlly we were thrilled. Then, it dawned on me that this was also a perfect opportunity to start work on a chest of drawers for the boy to be. Well, I decided that before I built that chest, I should build a chest for my tools before spring came with the rains and the humidity got to my tools that were more or less in the open in my garage. Definitely glad I did that. Anyway, now to my sons chest. I actually started a couple of months ago after I finished my toolchest, and had lots of pictures of me starting this construction, but that computer died so I kind of have to start here in the middle. I glued up the sides, and bottom two boards wide (about 20"). Then joined them with stopped tapered sliding dovetails. I then rabbeted the rear of the sides for the back to be nailed to, and made a stopped rabbet for the top. Next, for the drawer runners I cut a 1/8" deep dado.

Wood Wood stain Flooring Plank Rectangle


For the rails that divide the drawers, I will use a short sliding dovetail. I had planned on the drawer dividers all being tapered sliding dovetails, but after the four I cut earlier I decided I should find an easier/faster way. I will say thought that none of this is any more difficult than cutting regular through dovetails. I was really surprised at that, especially since this is the first time I've done any of this. It really isn't as hard as you may think, you just have to do it.

Tradesman Carpenter Wood Table Flooring


Brown Wood Rectangle Fixture Door


Wood Office ruler Tool Wood stain Flooring


Wood Tool Hand tool Metalworking hand tool Musical instrument accessory


Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Hardwood


Hand Wood Finger Flooring Wood stain


Table Wood Floor Plank Wood stain


Brown Wood Wood stain Flooring Floor


Wood Floor Wood stain Flooring Plank

The mockup.
Cabinetry Table Wood Drawer Shelving

My little helper. This is one of the reasons I love hand tools.
Shoe Wood Shelf Floor Flooring
I like the sliding dovetail. The chest will never come apart. Glad to see your back in the mix. Do post pictures of your tool chest when you get a chance because when Junior arrives your gonna be busy. Congrats on the good news.
 

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Carcase Construction is Quick!

Last year when my wife and I learned we were going to have our second child, natuarlly we were thrilled. Then, it dawned on me that this was also a perfect opportunity to start work on a chest of drawers for the boy to be. Well, I decided that before I built that chest, I should build a chest for my tools before spring came with the rains and the humidity got to my tools that were more or less in the open in my garage. Definitely glad I did that. Anyway, now to my sons chest. I actually started a couple of months ago after I finished my toolchest, and had lots of pictures of me starting this construction, but that computer died so I kind of have to start here in the middle. I glued up the sides, and bottom two boards wide (about 20"). Then joined them with stopped tapered sliding dovetails. I then rabbeted the rear of the sides for the back to be nailed to, and made a stopped rabbet for the top. Next, for the drawer runners I cut a 1/8" deep dado.

Wood Wood stain Flooring Plank Rectangle


For the rails that divide the drawers, I will use a short sliding dovetail. I had planned on the drawer dividers all being tapered sliding dovetails, but after the four I cut earlier I decided I should find an easier/faster way. I will say thought that none of this is any more difficult than cutting regular through dovetails. I was really surprised at that, especially since this is the first time I've done any of this. It really isn't as hard as you may think, you just have to do it.

Tradesman Carpenter Wood Table Flooring


Brown Wood Rectangle Fixture Door


Wood Office ruler Tool Wood stain Flooring


Wood Tool Hand tool Metalworking hand tool Musical instrument accessory


Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Hardwood


Hand Wood Finger Flooring Wood stain


Table Wood Floor Plank Wood stain


Brown Wood Wood stain Flooring Floor


Wood Floor Wood stain Flooring Plank

The mockup.
Cabinetry Table Wood Drawer Shelving

My little helper. This is one of the reasons I love hand tools.
Shoe Wood Shelf Floor Flooring
Looking forward to seeing more of your posts about this chest of drawers. It is so ironic that I am also buiding chest of drawers for my two small kids. I am trying to do most of it by hand with tools so similar to yours that it is spooky. In fact my bench looks so much like yours that I did a double take. Keep up the good work I look forward to seeing more on yours. I am just now ripping all of my lumber by hand, planing it flat, and getting ready to glue up panels
 

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Chest Done

Wow. I hadn't realized how long it had been since i had been on here. Newborns will do that I guess. Nevertheless I have actually completed a lot of projects this year. Anyway, without further ado, the chest.

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As you can see, the chest went to my daughter instead of my newborn (now a year old) son. I decided to give it to her because when I finished it, it just so happened to be right before her third birthday. So, now she will always have something to remember her third birthday with. As for the boy, I think a campaign chest of oak is in order. Thanks for looking y'all.
 

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Chest Done

Wow. I hadn't realized how long it had been since i had been on here. Newborns will do that I guess. Nevertheless I have actually completed a lot of projects this year. Anyway, without further ado, the chest.

Stairs Wood Rectangle Wood stain Flooring


Cabinetry Drawer Table Computer desk Chest of drawers


Cabinetry Furniture Dresser Drawer Chest of drawers


Cabinetry Furniture Dresser Chest of drawers Drawer


As you can see, the chest went to my daughter instead of my newborn (now a year old) son. I decided to give it to her because when I finished it, it just so happened to be right before her third birthday. So, now she will always have something to remember her third birthday with. As for the boy, I think a campaign chest of oak is in order. Thanks for looking y'all.
great looking chest.i understand a newborn will keep you busy,but very worth it.thanks for sharing.
 

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