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MAKING DRAWER RUNNERS

THE BOOK STAND

Making Drawer Runners is the goal for this video where I'll be showing you various techniques to attach them, depending on the level of adjustment you need and the confidence you have in the build so far.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

    - How to screw accurately
    - How to drill accurately
    - How to use threaded inserts

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

How to Saw Correctly
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Unable to cut a straight line? Can’t make square cuts? Can’t get the saw started in the first place?! This lesson will help!

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How to Chisel Correctly
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Seriously? How to use a chisel correctly? Do I really need to watch this? The short answer is yes. Yes you do.

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How to Use a Plane
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Surely you just push it, right? Wrong. There is a lot that goes into the simple task of planing. Body positioning, pressure, and movement are all essential to getting the most accuracy from this task. Watch this to learn how.

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