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Episode 6: Drawers

By Ed Pirnik Oct 23, 2012

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Introduction: The Not-So-Big Workbench

October 23, 2012

Ed Pirnik offers an overview on what's involved in building a moderately-sized cabinetmaker's workbench that's chock-full of tool storage.
Episode 1: Mortises

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Learn how to lay out and cut the mortises for your workbench.
Episode 2: Tenons and Foot Details

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Learn how to cut tenons using a specialty blade and sled at the tablesaw.
Episode 3: Base Glue-Up

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Assemble the base of your workbench using traditional pinned mortise-and-tenon joinery.
Episode 4: Workbench Tool Storage Pt. I

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Cut and prep all the components required to outfit your workbench with drawer boxes.
Episode 5: Workbench Tool Storage Pt. II

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Assemble your workbench drawer boxes using splined miters.
Episode 6: Drawers

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Learn how to build sturdy drawers using finger joints.
Episode 7: False Fronts and Drawer Hardware

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Create cherry flase fronts and mount brass ring pulls using a stepped mortise.
Episode 8: Benchtop

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Learn how to glue-up, mill, and trim a solid maple workbench top.
Episode 9: Vise Installation and Finish

October 23, 2012

Learn the right way to mount a cast iron bench vise, then apply a traditional oil finish to your workbench.

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In this video workshop, Ed Pirnik shows you step-by-step, how to build a traditional cabinetmaker's workbench that's sized for smaller home workshops. With its solid maple top, and tons of integrated tool storage, this bench doubles as a work center, and a place to house your most treasured hand tools. Produced by: Lisa Morgan; Video by: Gary Junken; Editing by: Gary Junken Purchase this video workshop on DVD. Purchase the project plan. More about this Video Workshop

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forrestb | Feb 20, 2019 02:13pm | #1
Since you making several drawers can’t you cut multiple sides and ends at the same time?
pizza | Mar 11, 2020 01:23pm | #2
When making your finger jointed boxes, what if you find the diagonal measurement off? What is your method to square them up? Squeeze them gently with the clamps along the long diagonal?

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