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I built a couple of these bedside chests a few years ago, but now they clash style wise with the chest-on-chest that's already in my projects. Sort of Arts & Crafts style but basically a one-off design. The sliding dovetail ends on the top were tricky - not the easist joint to cut, and they have to float too to allow for dimensional change. The frame and panel sides meant that the drawer slides must not pin the side panels (more wood movement . . .). I love the hardware. It's from Lee Valley but no longer available. At about $12 a pull, it's not surprising I guess. American Black Walnut and likely some Claro too. It's sometimes hard to tell them apart. The drawer sides, backs and bottoms are all edge grain Old Growth Douglas Fir (super stable). 25" High x 21.5 Wide x 17.25 Deep
Oh yes, I took the easy route and used a Leigh jig to do the half-blind dovetails. Actually not exactly a no-brainer even with the jig, especially so given the rather splintery nature of Douglas Fir.
Oh yes, I took the easy route and used a Leigh jig to do the half-blind dovetails. Actually not exactly a no-brainer even with the jig, especially so given the rather splintery nature of Douglas Fir.