How to Fit Drawers

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   TimBrosnan | Apr 05, 2017 07:27am | #1

   As I commented earlier, this video series is among the best I've ever seen. One skill that Matt is teaching me is to develop a more discerning eye. When he first put that drawer into the case i thought to myself "perfect on the first try!" but his 2 or 3 additional tweaks really did make it perfect. Thanks.

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   rwe2156 | Apr 06, 2017 09:50am | #2

   I haven't seen the idea of no gap on bottom. I usually do a few passes with a shoulder plane to make the bottom gap equal. I may rethink that process now!!

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   user-6503364 | Apr 08, 2017 08:03am | #3

   Absolutely first class video along with Matt's knowledgeable comments makes this an invaluable series. Thanks

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   TABlank | Apr 08, 2017 12:05pm | #4

   I'm sure there is a basic concept I am overlooking. What keeps the drawer centered in the opening so the reveal remains equal on both left and right sides?

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   user-6808795 | Apr 09, 2017 07:45pm | #5

   Top shelf teaching. I really enjoy this series. Thanks Matt.

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   David263 | Apr 10, 2017 11:26am | #6

   Matt is just such a good teacher... quite the craftsman... but a GREAT teacher. I was holding my breath... waiting for him to move his head so I could check "our" reveal! :-)

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   Deleted | Dec 06, 2018 01:27pm | #7

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   user-4729975 | Jan 30, 2019 08:11am | #8

   Great series! Matt is a natural teacher. As a 61 year old hobbyist woodworker who tinkered all his life with wood but now has a serious shop and is just beginning to learn handwork, I find this not only informative, but inspiring .
   I think I watched this 4 times already.

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   user-4880951 | Dec 11, 2019 03:55pm | #9

   I know you are supposed to plane the end grain and risk tear out. I always prefer to use my edge sander. At the end of the draw making I don’t want to spoil everything.
   Great video. Takes one up to the next stage.

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    user-5562046 | Feb 20, 2020 06:39am | #10

    With the side and center divider set you reference off of them for center. As you Fit the drawer, even the reveal leaving the sides proud to get a nice fit.

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    sm7612 | Mar 31, 2020 09:37pm | #11

    I have watched this series several times. It is a great reference source! I am preparing to start the drawers for the Garret Hack hunt board project so I just watched episodes 10-12. It helps me get my mind focused a bit sharper. Great information to have access to when I need it. Thanks

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    DustinDawind | May 29, 2020 04:51pm | #12

    Probably the best video series ever produced by FWW. I continue to come back for nuggets of wisdom.

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    vesta1 | Jan 14, 2021 08:20am | #13

    what hand plan (number and brand) are you using in episode 12?

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    hotdogman | Mar 09, 2023 02:21pm | #14

    This video series is just great! I have watched it several times and have adopted Matt's blind dovetail method while building a chest of drawers. The techniques I have learned here have been wonderful and has made a huge difference is what I am working on. A big thank you for sharing this video.