I waxed the dressers with Howards Walnut wax and #0000 steel wool. I tested the difference between sanding with a 1500 grit sanding sponge, and waxing with steel wool – and I prefered the latter. I waxed with the grain, and let the wax dry. Then I buffed it off with a clean lint-free rag. 
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For drawer pull layout I used Scott Collins no-math layout method. My drawer pulls have 2 bolts, 3” on center. 
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I made a full-height jig to drill the holes for the machine bolts. It features 2” strips of plywood on two adjacent corners. This way I can quickly reference the outside edge of the drawer. 
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The jig is reversible, allowing me to drill both sides of the drawers.
I also made a full-height jig for the 6” top drawers. 
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Since both jigs reference off the outside edge of the drawer, the pulls align vertically. 
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Hammered bail pulls feature a subtle arch at the top.
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Project complete!
-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush
8 comments so far
BTimmons
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#1 posted 106 days ago
The drilling jig is a great idea.
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pintodeluxe
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#2 posted 106 days ago
Thanks Brian,
It worked very well, and made installing 20 pulls a snap.
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Lee A. Jesberger
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#3 posted 106 days ago
That is a very good looking dresser!
Beautiful job.
Lee
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Kyle
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#4 posted 106 days ago
Oh man, Willie… That looks awesome. Great job. I bet it smells nice.
-- Kyle
pintodeluxe
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#5 posted 106 days ago
Thanks guys.
Kyle,
It smells of both aromatic cedar, with a hint of citrus from the Howards wax. I really like both.
Makes me hungry for salmon.
-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush
sb194
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#6 posted 105 days ago
They look fantastic. I would love to have the matching pair in our house.
Sean
Ken90712
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#7 posted 49 days ago
Great little jig! Nice work!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
pintodeluxe
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#8 posted 13 days ago
Here is a link to the posted project page…
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/79208
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