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**bobj3** · 09-07-2006, 11:44 AM

Yep, no rejects, I have used about 12 of them so far they are all the same

They did come in a plastic bag and I did count them just to make sure of the total and it was over by 3 but that was fine with me.

I didn't count the screws but they look ok also.

Bj

rh111 · 09-12-2006, 06:33 PM

What is the preferred material for making drawers? Is 1/2" ply acceptable for the sides and back? Or, would lumber be better? How about the bottom?

**bobj3** · 09-12-2006, 07:27 PM

Hi rn111

I like to use 1/2" SOLID wood for the drawers it's one of the 1st thing people look at

When they check your work out and plywood will always look like cheap const.plus if you put in dovetails or box joints they just don't come out clean even if you use birch plywood.

I do use 1/4" or 1/8" veneer plywood for the bottom part of the drawer because you don't see the edge of the plywood and it's stable and it's strong.
(1/8" for small drawers 4" x 6" or smaller)
You can use 3/4" solid wood for the drawers, if you round over the top edge, that makes it look smaller and not as bulkey..I will some times use a 1/2" bead bit that trims it out nice.(on the top edge)

Note***if you use a bead bit (bull nose) or thumb nail bit stop just sort of the front panel about 1/2" in this way you can slide the drawer in without a front panel and it will look right. (true and sq.to the face frame) or the case.

http://www.grizzly.com/products/c1218
http://www.grizzly.com/products/c1219
http://www.grizzly.com/products/c1029
http://www.grizzly.com/products/c1031

Hope this helps
Bj

rh111 · 09-28-2006, 05:16 PM

Took bobj3's recommendation on the hinges. Have put 2 doors up so far and good success. Not bad for the price.

Does anyone have some advice for drawer slides? Was looking at the Knape and Voght 1284 series (must be white according to better half). I had a suggestion from some one on Lee Valleys slides. I was leaning toward lower side mounts unless someone has a strong suggestion otherwise. Does anyone have a good quality source for a slide that does not brake the bank? I am only needing 6 sets of slides, so a bulk pack is kind of out of the question.

Thanks for all your help!

**bobj3** · 09-28-2006, 08:37 PM

Hi rn11
How about Grizzly, you can buy one or as many as you need at a good price.

H4526 Regular Drawer Slides - 22" at 3.25ea. in white

It's a bit lower at 6.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/h4526

http://www.grizzly.com/catalog/2006/Main/423

http://www.grizzly.com/products/H3292
http://www.grizzly.com/products/h3293

Yep I know Grizzly link AGAIN , but they do have lot that you and I need in stock.

Bj

rh111 · 09-29-2006, 11:48 PM

Took your advie once again and looked at Grizzly. I noticed that they are shop fox brand. Then the light bulb went off. I have a shop fox dealer right up the road. Stopped by there today. They are placing a order next week and I can order thru them when they order in tools for no freight. Not to mention since it is a tool supply store, my work and employees buy off of them. They got me slides for about a little less than grizzly, but with no freight.

Thank you bobj3 for all your help!

**bobj3** · 09-30-2006, 12:21 AM

You're Welcome rh111

Glad the light bulb went on and you got them on the way to you.

That's what's neat about the Net with the on line catalogs.
Post a snapshot or two when you get done

I'm sure others would like to see it .

Have a great weekend Mate
Bj

09-07-2006, 11:44 AM	#11
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,300 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Yep, no rejects, I have used about 12 of them so far they are all the same They did come in a plastic bag and I did count them just to make sure of the total and it was over by 3 but that was fine with me. I didn't count the screws but they look ok also. Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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09-12-2006, 06:33 PM	#12
rh111 Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 264 View rh111's Gallery	Report This Post! What is the preferred material for making drawers? Is 1/2" ply acceptable for the sides and back? Or, would lumber be better? How about the bottom? __________________ It's all good till it's no good anymore.
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09-12-2006, 07:27 PM	#13
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,300 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi rn111 I like to use 1/2" SOLID wood for the drawers it's one of the 1st thing people look at When they check your work out and plywood will always look like cheap const.plus if you put in dovetails or box joints they just don't come out clean even if you use birch plywood. I do use 1/4" or 1/8" veneer plywood for the bottom part of the drawer because you don't see the edge of the plywood and it's stable and it's strong. (1/8" for small drawers 4" x 6" or smaller) You can use 3/4" solid wood for the drawers, if you round over the top edge, that makes it look smaller and not as bulkey..I will some times use a 1/2" bead bit that trims it out nice.(on the top edge) Note**if you use a bead bit (bull nose) or thumb nail bit stop just sort of the front panel about 1/2" in this way you can slide the drawer in without a front panel and it will look right. (true and sq.to the face frame) or the case. http://www.grizzly.com/products/c1218 http://www.grizzly.com/products/c1219 http://www.grizzly.com/products/c1029 http://www.grizzly.com/products/c1031 Hope this helps Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 09-12-2006 at 10:33 PM.*
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09-28-2006, 05:16 PM	#14
rh111 Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 264 View rh111's Gallery	Report This Post! Took bobj3's recommendation on the hinges. Have put 2 doors up so far and good success. Not bad for the price. Does anyone have some advice for drawer slides? Was looking at the Knape and Voght 1284 series (must be white according to better half). I had a suggestion from some one on Lee Valleys slides. I was leaning toward lower side mounts unless someone has a strong suggestion otherwise. Does anyone have a good quality source for a slide that does not brake the bank? I am only needing 6 sets of slides, so a bulk pack is kind of out of the question. Thanks for all your help! __________________ It's all good till it's no good anymore.
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09-28-2006, 08:37 PM	#15
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,300 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi rn11 How about Grizzly, you can buy one or as many as you need at a good price. H4526 Regular Drawer Slides - 22" at 3.25ea. in white It's a bit lower at 6. http://www.grizzly.com/products/h4526 http://www.grizzly.com/catalog/2006/Main/423 http://www.grizzly.com/products/H3292 http://www.grizzly.com/products/h3293 Yep I know Grizzly link AGAIN , but they do have lot that you and I need in stock. Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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09-29-2006, 11:48 PM	#16
rh111 Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 264 View rh111's Gallery	Report This Post! Took your advie once again and looked at Grizzly. I noticed that they are shop fox brand. Then the light bulb went off. I have a shop fox dealer right up the road. Stopped by there today. They are placing a order next week and I can order thru them when they order in tools for no freight. Not to mention since it is a tool supply store, my work and employees buy off of them. They got me slides for about a little less than grizzly, but with no freight. Thank you bobj3 for all your help! __________________ It's all good till it's no good anymore.
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09-30-2006, 12:21 AM	#17
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,300 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! You're Welcome rh111 Glad the light bulb went on and you got them on the way to you. That's what's neat about the Net with the on line catalogs. Post a snapshot or two when you get done I'm sure others would like to see it . Have a great weekend Mate Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 09-30-2006 at 12:23 AM.
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