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The Basics of Dovetail Drawer Making

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Insert the Drawer Bottom

Slide in the Drawer Bottom

Slide in the Drawer Bottom

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With three of the four sides of the drawer assembled, we'll insert the drawer bottom. There should be no glue used to attach the drawer bottom, as the bottom should be allowed to slide freely in the groove to accommodate seasonal movement in the stock.

Simply set the side of the dovetail drawer on your woodworking table with the two pin boards extending vertically, and slide the drawer bottom into the grooves of the pin boards. Ease the lower edge of the drawer bottom into the groove of the tail board at the bottom.

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