Inspired by the recent Fine Woodworking cover article about doweled drawer construction, I have updated an earlier blog post I wrote regarding how we used a similar construction technique to fabricate drawer boxes for a curved front desk we built in 2007 … For the complete how to instructions and larger photos, visit my dorset custom furniture blog (October) I have also added a post there about full size cardboard models, (September) ..one about 30 new items on my website with process photo blog links (August) and a really thoughtful essay on thinking and drawing by Ashley Ericksmoen, a member of The Furniture Society (September) as well as other posts regarding ongoing work. Check it out if you have a minute … dan mosheim
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Since woodworking is a medium of self expression, go with what you like including construction details. It would be hard to find fault with Mr. Mosheim's piece or skills. Dovetails were used originally for utilitarian pieces that recieved a lot of heavy use as the dovetail joint was the strongest method for both case and drawer construction. Each craftsman could tailor the look of the dovetail to add his signature to the product while producing a quality joint. They became the standard of quality over the years. I usually use dovetails with any large drawer. I also use box joints, mostly for looks and on small decorative light duty drawers I will use a corner or miter lock joint. I think it is great to see other examples of nice jointery used for a change. What I frown on is the use pocket screws which seem to really be popular. No skill or craftmanship there.
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