Making Drawers by Hendrik Varju
Passion for Wood, 2014.
$94.95 Cdn; 10 hrs, 28 mins – on 5 DVDs
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Making Drawers is the latest DVD from Hendrik Varju and as with all his others (14 in all) it covers a lot of ground. The DVD starts with a review of different drawer types, then concentrates on Varju’s favorite – the center hung, true front drawer with wooden runners. The next chapter outlines the step-by-step approach to building this drawer and after that, the DVD follows Varju while he makes one. When it is time for the glue-up, he does a dry run first and then, in real time, he does it with glue – fun to watch. Finally, the DVD has a chapter on pinning the joinery with dowels, one on drawer bottoms and other finishing touches, and sections on drawer runners, stops and metal slides.
At more than 10 hours, the DVD provides a lot of important information, and as in his other DVDs you’ll learn the techniques in real time. Varju doesn’t cut out important steps so it’s like having “Private Woodworking Instruction in a Box”.
Lucky JQL is the winner. His comment was chosen at random.
For those of you who did not win, you might consider reading Hendrik’s Fine Woodworking article titled “Fine Drawers Without Dovetails” in issue 208, which covers at least a small part of Hendrik’s drawer building techniques.
Comments
I'm not very talented when it comes to fitting drawers, this would be great!
I am woodturner but relatively new to fine woodworking. This looks like a fine tool with which to hone some much-needed skills in furniture making.
Please add me to the contest.
Very timely, I'm starting to build drawers. This DVD would help a lot.
Looks like a very in depth study of one of the primary skills required.
I always dread the part of the project where you have to build the drawers. I never can seem to get the joints and widths cut so that the drawer ends up the correct width for the drawer slides.
yes please!
10 1/2 hours should pretty much cover the subject. I'm sure I'd learn a lot from this DVD set.
Thank you.
I love drawers!
Fine Woodworking represents the highest standard for craftsmanship. I've enjoyed the magazine for over 20 years.
I would love to win it. I can't fit a drawer to save my life.
Since I have always had trouble making and fitting drawers, I would love a copy
Please add me too. I really need these. Thanks.
Cont me in, Hendrik's videos are supposed to be awesome!
Thanks, for the chance to win these DVD's.
I have to build two cabinets with 18 drawers each. Need all the help I can get!
Nice to see talent from a fellow Canadian.
Would love to get the help of these dvds.
Hope I win it!
This would really help me get started in woodworking.
Another hat in the ring!
Would love to get my drawers better :)
Have all of the rest of Hendrik's videos; would love to add this to the collection!
Just finished building my first set of drawers. Those DVDs would probably have saved me a lot of time! Keith Piercey
I would like this DVD.
Having neither the time nor money to take any of the wood working courses that are available. I have relied on Taunton Press for my home building , wood working and cooking education. I truly could not have built the house that my family now lives in without them. Please keep it coming for the next generation.
Thank you,
Pascal Leiws
Making a tight fitting drawer has always been a challenge for me; this DVD set would undoubtedly help me!
This would be a great resource for my projects!
Just new to furniture building so learning about drawers would be awesome
Throw my virtual name in the virtual hat.
I've shied away from projects with drawers until now. This is just what I NEED!
No better way to spend time than watching woodworking dvds.
Among my visualized projects is one heavy with drawers -- this would sure get me closer to being able to tackle it.
Thanks for the opportunity. Winning this DVD would be great!
Would love this DVD - Just made my first wooden runners on a drawer last week.
Any educational material would be helpful for the work horse of the cabinet, the draws.
I practiced making my first dovetailed drawers after watching Chris Gochnour’s “Build a Multidrawer Wall Cabinet” video and then completing 48 drawers later. I think its time to master a new technique.
This would be great!
Wow
I need help with my drawers!!!!
An opportunity to learn from Hendrik Varju, sign me up.
I would like to learn from an expert in drawer fitting.
My drawers skills need some help!
You can't beat 10+ hours of drawer building and dovetail fitting instruction from a master like Hendrik Varju...unless it was free!
whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!
I hope the methodical steps to fine tuning for the so-called 'piston fit' is a part of the insight
Help me with my drawers!!!!
HELP!!!!
Looks great can't wait to win and watch!
Ps, Thanks for a great magazine.
This could be the start of my woodworking career!!! I'm quitting my job as soon as I win!!!
Allons-y!
I checked my drawers and fortunately they were clean, but they weren't quite the right size. Maybe next time...
One always needs better drawers.
Looks like a good addition.
The issue will be finding time to watch them all.
Would love to win this!!
Making good drawers is always a challenge. This book would be a welcome addition.
There is always something new to learn! Would love to have this DVD .
Looks like another great instructional video by Hendrik
Awesome drawers!!!!
looks like a winner
This looks like a great DVD
Thanks for a chance to win.
Please add my name to this contest.
Just trying to get started in woodworking. The DVD's would help immensely.
I have a couple of Hendrik'so other sets. Would love to add this to my collection.
Pick me!!!!
Would love to add this to my collection and knowledge!
David Brix
I am always anxious to learn from experts
To learn the fine art of drawer-making from a master like Hendrik Varju on DVD could only be slightly better if one learned from him in person. I look forward to learning how to make my furniture better by using his methods, tips and tricks.
I'm ready to take my drawer making up a level. This would certainly help.
Just getting ready to build a bunch of drawers. This would be a great opportunity to watch this dvd set! Thanks for the opportunity.
How about it fellas, you got a winner?
This, I am sure would help me a lot with my drawer projects.
I want to learn this
amazing
Awesome
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