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Ep 5b: Gluing up the Case

Chris takes on a stressful, multipart glue up, on camera, just to make it more interesting

By Chris Gochnour Nov 13, 2018

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Videos in the Series

Ep 1: Enfield Cupboard with Hand Tools – Intro
October 30, 2018

Using only hand tools, Chris Gochnour builds a Shaker classic that is as solidly constructed as it is beautiful.
Ep 2: Case Layout
October 30, 2018

In this episode, Chris demonstrates his techniques for keeping all of the case parts in order, and layout out the tricky joinery to come
Ep 3a: Hand-cut Tapered Dovetails – Sockets
October 30, 2018

In this episode, Chris begins creating the tapered sliding dovetails by sawing out the sockets, and cleaning them up with a router plane
Ep 3b: Hand-cut Tapered Dovetails – Keys
October 30, 2018

In this episode, Chris uses a dovetail plane to create the keys for the tapered sliding dovetails
Ep 4a: Case Dovetails – Tails
November 6, 2018

In this episode, Chris takes on the through dovetails on the top of the case, starting with the tail board, and of course, all with hand tools
Ep 4b: Case Dovetails – Pins
November 6, 2018

In this episode, Chris moves on to the pin board and finishes the bulk of the dovetail work
Ep 4c: Handcut Rabbets and Dovetail Fitting
November 6, 2018

In this episode, Chris fits the dovetails together, after using a rabbet plane and shoulder plane to create the rabbets in the back of the case
Ep 5a: Cutting the Feet
November 13, 2018

In this episode, Chris uses a coping saw and spokeshaves to create the coved feet
Ep 5b: Gluing up the Case
November 13, 2018

Chris takes on a stressful, multipart glue up, on camera, just to make it more interesting
Ep 6: Backboards
November 20, 2018

In this episode, Chris uses a match plane to create the tongue and grooved backboards
Ep 7a: Hand-cut Mortises
November 27, 2018

In this episode, Chris creates the faceframe mortises, using a mortice gauge, auger, and a mortise chisel
Ep 7b: Hand-cut Tenons
November 27, 2018

In this episode, Chris hand cuts the face frame tenons with a tenon saw and then uses handplanes to fit it to the mortise
Ep 8: Drawboring and Gluing Up the Face Frame
December 4, 2018

In this episode, Chris assembles the face frame with drawbored pins and glues it to the case
Ep 9a: Sticking the Crown Molding
December 11, 2018

Chris creates the crown molding in two separate profiles, using a beading plane and molding plane with a cove astragal profile
Ep 9b: Attaching the Crown Molding
December 11, 2018

In this episode, Chris finesses the molding perfectly into place using a miter box and a 45-degree shooting board
Ep 10a: Door Layout – Through-Mortises
December 18, 2018

Chris begins the layout process for the door joinery, and explains why through-mortises are the way to go on a door
Ep 10b: Door Layout – Through-Tenons
December 18, 2018

Chris continues the layout process, which is essential to creating a door for the cupboard that is both flat and strong
Ep 11a: Chopping the Through-Mortises
January 2, 2019

In this episode, Chris plows a groove in the doorframe and then creates the door's through-mortises, working half way through on each side, meeting in the middle
Ep 11b: Sawing the Through-Tenons
January 2, 2019

In this episode, Chris completes the door joinery and dials in the fit to create a perfectly flat door
Ep 12a: Rabbeting the Panels and Door Assembly
January 8, 2019

Chris uses rabbet and shoulder planes to create the solid-wood panels for the door, then assembles the door with drawbored mortise and tenons
Ep 12b: Mounting and Fitting the Door–Conclusion
January 8, 2019

In this, the final episode, Chris delicately mounts the hinges to the door and case, finishing the Enfield cupboard project
Free Plan: Shaker Enfield Cupboard
January 14, 2019

A classic cupboard that is a pleasure to make and looks great in a home

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About This Video Workshop

Using only hand tools, Chris Gochnour builds a Shaker classic that is as solidly constructed as it is beautiful. In this video workshop, you’ll learn how to: Use a dovetail plane to cut tapered sliding dovetails Use tongue-and-groove planes and beading planes for backboards Cut mortise-and-tenon joints by hand Use molding planes to create custom moldings Video by Jeff Roos and Ben Strano Edited by Ben Strano and Jeff Roos Produced by Ben Strano More about this Video Workshop

Comments

user-2991267 | Nov 19, 2018 09:06pm | #1
will plans be available?

BenStrano | Nov 26, 2018 11:03am | #2
Plans are on there way. They should be posted next week.

GBrookman | Apr 20, 2020 08:56pm | #3
I'm getting ready to glue up the case for a dresser and was looking for tips. I was amazed to see Chris apply glue fully across the sliding dovetails. Everything I've read says you shouldn't do that because it will keep the sides from moving and they'll likely split. What did I get wrong? I'd prefer to do the same if it's not likely to cause damage. Is there some extenuating circumstance?

BenStrano | Apr 21, 2020 09:02am | #4
In this case, the grain is going in the same direction. So it'll all move together. If you're dealing with a crossgrain joint, you'll just want to glue the end.

GBrookman | Apr 21, 2020 08:08pm | #5
thanks Ben.
Guess I should have watched the preceding videos.

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