The drawer for the armoire is complete, with the exception of the handles. I shall return to the handles after I have finished everything, which just leaves the top of the cabinet to do. The drawer bottom is held in with slips on three sides and is screwed to the drawer back. View Image The bottom panel was rebated to fit. The non-rebated end was left 1/4″ long to make removal easier (should this be needed in the future). View Image I needed to plane off 1/32″ from one side and the tops for a good fit. The inside was given a coat of wax to balance the exterior oiled finish. Once done, a drawer stop was added, and this was the result. View Image A close up for some detail … View Image And a look at the inside of the drawer to see the effect of using slips (remember that these are bevelled on the inside). View Image View Image View Image I am very happy with the way it has come out. The drawer bottom panel is really stiff and does not need further bracing, the drawer is light and is moving smoothly, and it fits well. Regards from Perth Derek
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Nice work! What wood is that?
Hi Will
The cabinet and drawer, with the exception of the drawer sides and drawer bottom, is made from Tasmanian Oak. This is a similar hardness to US White Oak. The drawer sides and bottom is Kauri Pine.
Regards from Perth
Derek
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