Great video, I have one question, what are the little blocks for that you screwed on at the end. I got the part about turning them up to get the drawer out, but is that the only reason? Excuse all those stupid comments, it was a well done video.
Thanks for the question. The blocks serve two purposes. They keep the drawer from accidentally falling out and the keep it from being pushed too far in. Basically keeping the drawer face flush with the frame.
I agree with herbert633, this video has good details, you need more overview. for instance, you attach the runners to a board but never say where the board goes. you should also show how you remove the drawers, etc. you know your stuff too well but don't communicate very well
I understand the concept. I agree with the concept. But your explanation of the concept failed to educate me on the application of the concept. You need some additional explanation of why/how/dimension.🤥🤥
At 4:59 of the video, I see pocket screw holes but what is the linear cut line just below the top edge in this photo? Seems I’ve seen these before but never knew what they are for. I’m sure I’m not the only one who doesn’t know. Thanks in advance!
That is a slot to use Z clips for attaching the top. You can buy these type of clips but I prefer to make my own out of wood. You can see me install them in the Entry Table Build video at 6:14. URL to Video below: ruclips.net/video/UNWk2kqG90Q/видео.html
The cabinet I built is over a year old now and I have not had any problems. On average, wood expands 1/8 inch over 1 foot. Since the boards are narrow the movement is negligible.
My Grandfather told me that people used to rub a bar of soap along bottom edges of wooden drawers as well. I suppose that was the poor mans equivalent to using paste wax?
Really solid video. Short, sweet, to the point. Quality editing, production quality was good overall. Thanks for the tip, as a total beginner it is always good to store this sort of information away. Definitely agree on the paste wax tip! I do however want to add a question. With all due respect, would it not be safer to cut the dados with the shorter end of the board against the fence of the table saw? It seems like it would have much less of a chance of getting caught between the blade and fence through the board turning on ya. No disrespect intended, just wanted to (potentially) offer a safer way if it is possible. Pardon the long message, thanks for the video, God bless.
Thanks for the feedback! You are absolutely right on cutting the dados. The first couple cuts were closer to the fence but the one side of my board was not square so I took the lazy way out. Great call out!
I’m presuming the drawer stops are mounted to the cabinet front rails? Watching this on my phone, the view wasn’t clear and Bud didn’t clarify in his narration.
In my case the plywood and runners were scraps I had from previous projects so the cost was not an issue. The weight is comparable to the weight of the metal slides. I am sure there are lighter ones. You could always do smaller individual panels instead of one large one to cut down the weight.
Thanks for the old way tutorial on how to get the most important thing out of the woodworking! The method of choice can be found on many existing pieces of furniture. You are spot on and in a short time you supplied all the info. Brilliantly done!
Nice work but my opinion. If you don't use the drawer much, wood runners are a nice traditional way of doing it. If you use the drawer a lot, use metal guides. Wood will not last and opening and closing it will become difficult after time.
great video. i think you would benefit to an overview to the process. you've got great detail about every step and how to accomplish each step, but launching right into the steps you are left a bit wondering what is going on.
Drawer runners are the only way to go. You get FULL extension, do not have to worry about the drawer falling out, they are quiet and there is no wear of wood on wood. Drawer runners are so easy to fit, you can do the drawer installing in half the time. Who really cares about the one inch space of the drawer runners? If this is really critical make the cabinet wider!
For those of us who rarely install drawer sides it can be a bit of a pain and take a lot of time if you don't have the drawer slide guides - - - another cost. Buds way is easier for me. I assume if you do a lot of mechanical drawer guides you might see it differently.
I am soo confused.
lol I’m a woodworker and I’m having trouble following this too
ME TOO!
Wanted to make drawers without buying slides, found this video & watched it = and... I still don't really know how to make them
Excellent. Just what I was looking for
Great to hear!
Great video, I have one question, what are the little blocks for that you screwed on at the end. I got the part about turning them up to get the drawer out, but is that the only reason? Excuse all those stupid comments, it was a well done video.
Thanks for the question. The blocks serve two purposes. They keep the drawer from accidentally falling out and the keep it from being pushed too far in. Basically keeping the drawer face flush with the frame.
Good morning 🌅, nice job, I haven’t seen that done for many years, retired English dude living in France,
Thanks 👍
Love the old school ways. Thank you
Metal ball bearing ones are 10 times better. When have you seen train tracks made out of wood?
The other reason to not use the metal draw runners is weight. Those things can double the weight of a piece of furniture.
I agree with herbert633, this video has good details, you need more overview. for instance, you attach the runners to a board but never say where the board goes. you should also show how you remove the drawers, etc. you know your stuff too well but don't communicate very well
I appreciate your feedback Yvon!
I glue teflon tape to the slides, seems ok so far.
I understand the concept. I agree with the concept. But your explanation of the concept failed to educate me on the application of the concept. You need some additional explanation of why/how/dimension.🤥🤥
At 4:59 of the video, I see pocket screw holes but what is the linear cut line just below the top edge in this photo? Seems I’ve seen these before but never knew what they are for. I’m sure I’m not the only one who doesn’t know. Thanks in advance!
That is a slot to use Z clips for attaching the top. You can buy these type of clips but I prefer to make my own out of wood. You can see me install them in the Entry Table Build video at 6:14.
URL to Video below:
ruclips.net/video/UNWk2kqG90Q/видео.html
What happens when the frame and non plywood pieces expand and contract with weather ? With those tight tolerances you are asking for trouble !
The cabinet I built is over a year old now and I have not had any problems. On average, wood expands 1/8 inch over 1 foot. Since the boards are narrow the movement is negligible.
My Grandfather told me that people used to rub a bar of soap along bottom edges of wooden drawers as well. I suppose that was the poor mans equivalent to using paste wax?
LOL - let’s just call it economically conscious. Soap works great too!
LOL - let’s just call it economically conscious. Soap works great too!
I like this Idea, I have plenty of drawer slides but don’t want to use them on my shop drawers that I want to build. 👍
Really solid video. Short, sweet, to the point. Quality editing, production quality was good overall. Thanks for the tip, as a total beginner it is always good to store this sort of information away. Definitely agree on the paste wax tip!
I do however want to add a question. With all due respect, would it not be safer to cut the dados with the shorter end of the board against the fence of the table saw? It seems like it would have much less of a chance of getting caught between the blade and fence through the board turning on ya. No disrespect intended, just wanted to (potentially) offer a safer way if it is possible.
Pardon the long message, thanks for the video, God bless.
Thanks for the feedback! You are absolutely right on cutting the dados. The first couple cuts were closer to the fence but the one side of my board was not square so I took the lazy way out. Great call out!
The drawer stoppers are a clever idea.
Thanks!
Thank you. I agree with all the positive comments.
The reason I subscribed. No advertisements on your part. No BS to get started. And some great ideas and advice. No chested beating Lol.
Thanks John! Much appreciated.
Drawer slides have their place. But for your project you made the right choice.
Totally agree. I think higher use drawers certainly benefit from manufactured slides.
Would this work for a 36-in deep drawer
I have not tried it on a drawer that deep but see no reason why it would not work.
I have not tried it on a drawer that deep but see no reason why it would not work.
Great video. Valuable, direct, no fluff 👍👍
keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
I’m presuming the drawer stops are mounted to the cabinet front rails?
Watching this on my phone, the view wasn’t clear and Bud didn’t clarify in his narration.
You are correct. The stops are fastened to the front rails. Thanks for watching!
You just saved me a lot of money on drawer slides!
Awesome!
Thank you!
you can also wax the runners
I liked it, good idea. Thanks
.Big thank
Papy bricolo...
Big thank
Clever solutions. The only concerns I have are the cost and weight of all that extra plywood.
In my case the plywood and runners were scraps I had from previous projects so the cost was not an issue. The weight is comparable to the weight of the metal slides. I am sure there are lighter ones. You could always do smaller individual panels instead of one large one to cut down the weight.
Thanks for the old way tutorial on how to get the most important thing out of the woodworking! The method of choice can be found on many existing pieces of furniture. You are spot on and in a short time you supplied all the info. Brilliantly done!
Thanks for your feedback!
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Great drawer stop idea. Going to have to do that with my workbench drawers. Thanks for the vid.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Nice work but my opinion.
If you don't use the drawer much, wood runners are a nice traditional way of doing it.
If you use the drawer a lot, use metal guides. Wood will not last and opening and closing it will become difficult after time.
great video. i think you would benefit to an overview to the process. you've got great detail about every step and how to accomplish each step, but launching right into the steps you are left a bit wondering what is going on.
Great suggestion! I appreciate the feedback.
I agree.
A closeup of the slides would give us a destination that the steps lead to.
It doesn't have to be lengthy.
thx!
You bet!
Pulling out the drawer feels so much more pleasant with ball bearing slides. I found excellent slides for $5
They certainly have their own advantages.
Where did you find $5 slides?
@@karimbaker9482 plenty on Amazon. I usually buy pack of 6 or 10
Wait till wood swells up a bit. Haha. That's why ball bering rails were invented.
They are plywood...
Drawer runners are the only way to go. You get FULL extension, do not have to worry about the drawer falling out, they are quiet and there is no wear of wood on wood. Drawer runners are so easy to fit, you can do the drawer installing in half the time.
Who really cares about the one inch space of the drawer runners? If this is really critical make the cabinet wider!
Cost was one reason, and there is more than one method to stop the drawer from falling out.
For those of us who rarely install drawer sides it can be a bit of a pain and take a lot of time if you don't have the drawer slide guides - - - another cost. Buds way is easier for me. I assume if you do a lot of mechanical drawer guides you might see it differently.