Hello all,

I’m new to the forum, but have been a F.W. subscriber for quite a few years. I am building a traditional dresser and am trying to figure out how to attach the moulding frame, and top to the carcass. I am using the article “Chest of Drawers” by Will Neptune in the Fine Woodworking’s Building Furniture 2007 as my inspiration. I understand about wood movement, and the need for elongated holes along the sides and back, but on page 66 of said magazine, it shows a diagram and statement that I don’t quite follow. Next to the diagram it says, “Elongated screw holes are the answer. These are elongated along the bottom side only, allowing the pieces to shift against each other without coming apart”. Looking at the diagram, he uses a flat head screw, and it appears that the elongated hole looks more like a wedge. I know this sounds confusing, but a picture is worth a thousand words and this is why I included the article/issue if anyone can look at this themselves. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks