Identifying Drawer Parts

It is recommended that scrap lumber be used when making your first dovetail cut so all adjustments and fits can be checked to insure a satisfactory joint. Once the templet and router have been set up to rout a satisfactory dovetail joint, any number of joints can be made.

1.Arrange the drawer front and side pieces as shown in Fig. 2.

NOTE: Ends of front and side pieces must be cut square with the length of the pieces to produce good dovetail joints.

2.Mark the “outside”, “inside” and “ends” of each piece as shown in Fig. 2.

OUTSIDE

Left Side of Drawer

Right Side

of Drawer

INSIDE

LEFTEND	OUTSIDE
	LEFT END

Front of Drawer

Fig. 2