Building Curved Drawers for the Tool Chest - Part 5 Cabinetmaking

Building curved drawers is challenging. See how these curved drawers are built for the hanging tool chest. These drawers are for storing the smaller hand tools at the workbench.
The drawers are made from maple with a plywood bottom. The front of the drawers are curved to match the curved drawer gallery. Building square drawers with a curved front takes some extra care and planning to ensure they're built well and accurate.
The process for building curved drawers is:
- cut and shape the exterior drawer face from thick stock (see episode 4 • Curved Drawer Fronts -... )
- fit the drawer fronts into the drawer gallery openings (see episode 4 • Curved Drawer Fronts -... )
- 0:34 cut the joinery in the drawer front for the sides
- 2:57 cut the curve on the back of the drawer fronts to match the front curve
- 4:09 smooth the back of the curved drawer fronts
- 5:05 measure and cut the drawer sides to fit each drawer gallery opening
- 5:41 dry fit the front and sides to take accurate dimensions for the back
- 7:08 cut the joinery for the drawer back
- 7:45 mark and cut a dado for the drawer bottom
- cut the drawer bottom to the correct width, but leave extra at the front
- 9:33 dry fit the drawer sides, back, and bottom to mark the front curve of the drawer bottom
- 9:57 cut the curve in the drawer bottom
- dry fit all the drawer parts and adjust if needed
- 10:25 glue up the drawer and clamp it
- 13:25 once the glue is dried, us a hand plane to adjust the drawer fit in the drawer gallery
- 16:55 attach temporary drawer pulls so the drawers can be removed once the tool chest back is attached
See all the videos in this series in one play list • Woodworking Tool Cabin...
Part 1 - Woodworker's Hand Tool Chest • Tool Cabinet Build for...
Part 2 - Stopped Miter on Hand Tool Chest • Wall-Hanging Tool Ches...
Part 3 - How to Build Curved Drawer Dividers • Building Curved Drawer...
Part 4 - Curved Drawer Fronts for Tool Chest • Curved Drawer Fronts -...
Part 5 - Building Curved Drawers for Tool Chest • Building Curved Drawer...
Part 6 - Tool Chest Door Build with Lock Miter Joinery • Tool Cabinet Door Buil...
Part 7 - Finishing & Hanging the Tool Chest • Finishing and Hanging ...
Part 8 - Spokeshave Holder in Tool Chest • Spokeshave Holder in H...
Part 9 - Organizing Tools in 1/2 of the Tool Chest • Tool Organizer for Too...
Part 10 - Tool Holder Build • Woodworking Tool Cabin...
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[@alexanderjohnston9078]

Hey Scott, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

You're welcome. Happy to hear you appreciate the video. Cheers. Scott

[@noahpatton4749]

That is a very nice piece

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you Noah! Scott

[@RunningCordoroy]

This is fantastic. Thank you sir.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for posting your comment. Scott

[@aj7470]

I like your No 3 plane your grandfather passed on a fine plane. This is the first time I’ve seen one in action I think it would be a good tool for my box making pleasure. I’ll be keeping my eye out for one.
The cabinet looks like it’s coming along great.
Good Luck Scott

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks Aj. Yes, it's a very special tool and I use it a fair bit. Scott

[@anthonydtobias]

I am trying to lay out my tool cabinet...I need to build one myself...your project is perfect timing for me ha ha 👍. I love the curve

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks Anthony. I'm happy to hear this is helpful for you. Cheers. Scott

[@alfred2011]

This a great series Scott and its coming along beautifully

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks Alfred. I can't wait to put on a coat of oil to see the transformation. Cheers. Scott

[@michelley3910]

I love your work. You're so meticulous.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thank you Michelle. I appreciate that. Scott

[@samuelroberts334]

I really enjoyed this series and really can’t wait for the next video.
Oh ya, and learned some things!!!!
Thanks!!!!!

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Thanks for posting your comment Samuel. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. I'm happy to hear you're finding these videos helpful. Scott

[@richardgerhard7809]

I like how you explain through your videos. Even with the corrections to fit the drawer. I'm curious why you like to pay extra for the Woodpecker square and ruler. Were the free from Woodpecker to use in the videos. As always, you present good videos.

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Hi Richard. Thanks for your comment. The Woodpecker tools were gifts. Cheers. Scott