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THE CABINET

PRE-SANDING & GLUING THE DRAWER

In this video, I'll show you how to pre-sand and prepare the internal faces of the drawer, which finish I like using for this application, and how to glue it together.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to dry fit the drawer
    - How to glue a traditional drawer
    - How to ensure accuracy
    - How to tweak clamps for squareness

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

How to Glue a Box
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How to Apply Osmo
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Osmo is one of my favourite finishes for my handmade furniture. It protects the wood very well, has a natural feel, and is very easy to apply. If you’d like to learn more about this product, watch this video.

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The Dovetail Box Project
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Looking for an easy project that eases you into the world of fine woodworking? Here's the project for you!

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