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Drawer Construction

Drawer Construction. Wooden. Traditional dovetails. Dovetails are one of the strongest joints because of all of the surfaces that can be glued. Dovetails are also very pleasing to look at. They can be a feature of the item of furniture. Dovetails slope at 1:6 or 1: 8

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Drawer Construction

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  1. Drawer Construction Wooden J.Byrne 2012

  2. Traditional dovetails • Dovetails are one of the strongest joints because of all of the surfaces that can be glued. • Dovetails are also very pleasing to look at. • They can be a feature of the item of furniture. • Dovetails slope at 1:6 or 1: 8 • Front drawer dovetails 1:8 back 1:6 • For lap dovetails the socket is aprox ¾ of the front thickness • For appearance the tails are usually equal in width. J.Byrne 2012

  3. Drawer • Lapped dovetails are used on the front of drawer, no end grain showing on the front. • Through dovetails are used on the back, end grain showing on both sides. • This view is from the outside notice drawer bottom is dotted ie. Hidden detail • Drawer bottom should always be grooved inside the socket so that it does not show on the outside. • Drawer back is usually lower than sides. J.Byrne 2012

  4. Drawing Dovetails • Carcase is rebated to accommodate the bottom All hidden detail is dotted Section through Trinket Box J.Byrne 2012

  5. Types of Drawer Fronts Moulded Front Cock Beaded Louvered Front Moulded & Overlapped J.Byrne 2012

  6. Drawer Terms Drawer Kicker • Drawer Runner: This supports the drawer sides. • Drawer Kicker: This prevents the drawer from tipping downwards when opened. • Drawer Guide: This guides the drawer in straight between the frame. Drawer Drawer Guide Drawer Runner J.Byrne 2012

  7. Drawer Terms Drawer side grooved to accommodate runner Drawer Runner Glued & screwed to carcase Drawer Grooved slip glued to drawer side J.Byrne 2012

  8. Drawer Terms • For wider drawers a Muntin is used. • It is grooved on both sides to take the drawer bottom. Section through drawer showing muntin View from top looking down on drawer J.Byrne 2012

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