[JackDuren]

It should be dovetailed…

 

[JackDuren]

@bondogaposis How weak are the glue joints really? I'm not married to this design at all but every demonstration I ever see around wood glue is that it's "as strong as wood". I can definitely see glue failing in theory but in practice do we see a lot of this happening?

What’s to keep you from yanking the drawer front off over time?

You need a sliding dovetail in the front..

The technique is use by production furniture makers..

 

[JackDuren]

Just use a 4 piece box with front..

 

[JackDuren]

I'm not a fan of the "double front" design which is what intrigued me about this. The dresser that I mentioned looks incredibly clean from a design standpoint and of course it loses some of the weight which is always a plus.

Then do it correctly..Don’t cheat..

 

[JackDuren]

I don't see any significance to those two factors. Maybe furniture, but this is a utility drawer. The one big advantage to applied fronts is you can align them after the drawers are mounted, ensuring perfect gaps.

A simple rabbet with dowels or trim screws and plugs are very easy/strong ways to make a drawer. Sliding dovetails are great, but fiddly and you need a good set up to make them. Not the first choice for anyone I know. SD in a 10" high drawer?

. “Maybe furniture, but this is a utility drawer.”

Bit confusing?


Time to learn…

 

[JackDuren]

Must be why cabinet makers don’t make good furniture makers…

 

[JackDuren]

Its easier to align the fronts. Adjustable undermounts are an advantage.


No confusion on my part.

Still learning things, how about you?

We have never called it a”Utility drawer”
Learning? I don’t learn so much anymore.

Would I use the drawer joint mentioned, nope…

That said, because I don’t agree or disagree doesn’t mean I’m flawed, I just won’t sell a piece that is could be “flawed” in its design..

If it’s in question, take the extra step..

Its all good..

 

[JackDuren]

Time usually tells a story..I worked for a 10 million dollar furniture company and I can’t send a high end piece over seas to find out there’s a problem. if it’s local, no big deal.