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Previously I posted a project called the Meisenzahl custom cross cut sled. It's reasoning was for a 184 drawer chest I was in the process of building and needed a very precision sled to cross cut dadoes in my panels. I told you all I would keep you updated on the chest and how it was coming out…

Well here it is… 7 feet tall 3 feet wide of nothing but drawers. The whole exterior case is 3/4 quilted maple ply trimmed with curly black walnut. The drawer fronts are some really unique maple that has it all. Curl, quilt, boil, flame, spalt that really just set the piece off. It's purpose was to eliminate my plastic containers that holster all my screws, nails, hardware, smalls. The plastic containers just bowled dust over time and honestly started to look outta place with the rest of the shop. All the drawers are the same 4"x3"x12" size for ease of arranging my screw sizes. And they are just the right size to bring it to the piece I'm working on with out it being another nuisance on the bench. I made 184 custom pulls for the drawers that are black walnut with a maple strip. 368 #4×1 brass screws mounting the pulls to each drawer really adds a nice touch too.
Everything was prefinished inside and out which almost took as much time as the build. :)

Below is some pics of the construction. I'm very very happy with my crosscut sled and how accurate these dadoes came out. Everything needed to be dead on or the project would have become a mess real quick.
Hope you all like.

Long sides with dadoes

Gauge blocks. .500 wide .250 deep EXACT

22 horizontal dividers. 14 dadoes in each panel.

Dry fitting everything




Vertical dividers.


Trim trim trim

Gallery

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WOW! And I thought I was lucky with my two library card catalogs! Incredible project, beautifully executed. I am sure you will be happy with this project's usefulness - I love mine. But you have BRAGGING RIGHTS!

Well done, sir!

Cheers!
 

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That's one hell of a torsion box! :)

All nuts, bolts, and screws should be so lucky to have such a home. Interested to see if\how you label the drawers.

Looks great.
 

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Oh my!

That is truly amazing! I struggle with every drawer I make - this is just astounding! Well done,sir!
 

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Now THAT's a LOT of drawers! I thought I was making lots of dovetails when I made my 33-drawer cabinet, but it can't hold a candle to yours!

L/W
 

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Holy Toledo! That's a lot of dados. I can appreciate the finishing work too. Tons of surface area with lots of inside corners. I think I'd have to shoot myself. Nice piece though. Almost too nice for a shop.
 

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Wow! Thats a piece of work!!
 

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I concur WOW,super build.
 

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Holy $%#@*^ ! Incredible.

Thanks for sharing

Bill in MI
 

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What, you didn't do hand cut dovetails for every drawer? Tsk tsk.

Also, you must have a lot of hardware to need that many drawers.

Looks great though.
 

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Looks great. I would be proud to have that anywhere in my shop or house.
 

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Wow this looks great and intimidating. I admire your skill and patience!
 

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Do you remember in what drawer you have that piece …? :-/
Good project as well.
 

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I'd call this over the top.
Literally.
Nothing beats organization. Great photos too…...................
 

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That's INSANE!! I LOVE IT! this is an amazing piece. That had to an intimidating glue up to say the least. Thanks for sharing
 

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An amazing feat! You must be very proud (and relieved)!
 

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If I had that, it would be in the foyer, not in the shop. :0)

I've always assumed that drawers had to be below eye level - so you can see into them, but if they are intended to be removed, it doesn't matter. Fantastic piece!

-Paul
 

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If a little is good A lot is better! Outstanding job!
JTmek
 
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