Four drawer chest .

[cherilton]

I made a chest of drawers one day last week and thought i would try with the aid of pics show you guys how i make them. Thought it interesting to have your comments on what you think to my methods!
Cheers Graham

http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i282/ ... struction/

 

[CHJ]

I like it for the following reasons:
Simplified design, overcoming several 'draw fit' obstacles without looking crude.
Solid construction to withstand daily use.
Easily refurbished in later years if draw runners show wear.

 

[mailee]

IN A DAY! That's it i am giving up! Brilliant. I wish i could work that fast and end up with something coming close to those mate. Very nice indeed, put mine to shame.

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi Cherilton

We've had a discussion and you've been banned for working much too quickly. :lol: :lol:

Seriously though, thanks for sharing it with us.

Cheers
Neil

 

[Mcluma]

Very nice work

 

[PowerTool]

Very nice work,and thanks for the time taken for all the photos as well.

Just to stop us all from feeling inferior in terms of workrate :-

1)Have you made this design before ?
2)Were you set up for a production-run?
3)How long are your "days" ? :lol:

Andrew

 

[engineer one]

forget building the chest in a day, take me that long to set up the
camera and take the photos. :lol: :lol: :lol:

nice work.

paul :wink:

 

[cherilton]

Well i really made a pair of them, but bear in mind they are fairly simple and i am doing it all day every day. But they were not made as part of a production run because i do bespoke items and so dont have the need to set up for that. I do try and make things as easy as possible for myself so use setting blocks for the saw etc. And i have a bank of 5 routers set up mounted underneath a bench to do various jobs which speeds things up alot. That now sounds as though i am set up for production runs but i use the bench for all my routering jobs.


Cheers Graham

 

[JFC]

Hang on ! 5 routers ? :shock: I take it your a single man :lol: :lol:
Thanks for posting by the way

 

[Waka]

Nice cabinet, although I'm a bit disappointed it only took a day, you really shouldn't take your time.

 

[Colin C]

Well i really made a pair of them, but bear in mind they are fairly simple and i am doing it all day every day. But they were not made as part of a production run because i do bespoke items and so dont have the need to set up for that. I do try and make things as easy as possible for myself so use setting blocks for the saw etc. And i have a bank of 5 routers set up mounted underneath a bench to do various jobs which speeds things up alot. That now sounds as though i am set up for production runs but i use the bench for all my routering jobs.


Cheers Graham

Now you are just showing off ( Hopefully no mentions my posts about my work :-$ )
A pair in a day well done and 5 routers, well I guess I will have to get rid of a few to have 5 :roll: :shock: ( it was only when you said you had 5 , it got me think as to how many I had but not saying)

 

[Freetochat]

Well Done. Nice working methods, simple design and pleasing results!

 

[CYC]

Hey, if simple construction is key, why not assemble the face frame with pockets screws. Tenons and mortices don't really add strength to the piece (I could be wrong here, I am no pro). Compare to T&M, pocket screws will probably make the frame construction at least twice as fast.

My 2 pence.

 

[cherilton]

I do agree about the pocket joints and to be honest i quiet often do use them, but thought i would make a special effort for you guys! :wink:
And i sense another post coming on titled ' WHO HAS THE MOST ROUTERS 'in their workshop.

Graham

 

[dedee]

Graham,
where I live we only have 24 hours in a day :lol:

Do i understand right? You have 5 routers mounted at the same time?

And i have a bank of 5 routers set up mounted underneath a bench

That must be some router table , any pics?

Andy

 

[cherilton]

Its a simple bench 7 foot long and 2 foot wide topped with MDF and then the routers hang underneath. On it i do-
Door panels
Drawer fronts
Door scribes
Rebating
Beading moulding

I will get some pics tomorrow if you wish.
Graham

PS: I only do 8 hours a day,

 

[Colin C]

And i sense another post coming on titled ' WHO HAS THE MOST ROUTERS 'in their workshop.

Graham

Now why would that start O

 

[dedee]

I will get some pics tomorrow if you wish.

Only if you have the time? :lol: Do you have seperate fences for each router?

PS: I only do 8 hours a day,

Now stop it I can't take anymore :lol:

Andy

 

[Anonymous]

It took you 8 whole hours :shock: Not bad :wink: Not bad at all

 

[CYC]

I would love to see this 5 router table I am intrigued too.