Rusty Hughes, Indy
08-21-2003, 5:33 PM
Hello,
I have been working on this dresser for a long time. I came across problem after problem with this thing. Nothing seemed to go well.
The dresser is hickory stained with Miniwax Red Oak and finished with 3 coats of General Finishes Arm-R-Seal. Actually, the sides and back are birch ply. I modified the plans from Woodsmith.
My goal in building this dresser was to not spend a penny on it. The wood was given to me over 2 years ago and I did not have to buy any wood for it. I did, however, buy the Rockler dovetail jig and the Pat Warner subbases for my DW621.
Here's what I learned from this project that seemed to never end.
1. I hate hickory! The hickory I had did not machine very well at all. It's heavy and very hard to cut. My router bit would not travel a straight line in this stuff.
2. I can't find a 1/2" DT router bit other than 14 degrees. I wanted the smaller angle.
3. The Pat Warner subbases are terrific! He now has an offset base for the DW621 I'm going to have to try.
4. Waxing the wood runners really does help the drawers travel better. I spent a long time trying to get the drawers to fit perfectly and after I waxed the drawers and runners I noticed that there is still some play.
Anyway, thanks for reading.
I have been working on this dresser for a long time. I came across problem after problem with this thing. Nothing seemed to go well.
The dresser is hickory stained with Miniwax Red Oak and finished with 3 coats of General Finishes Arm-R-Seal. Actually, the sides and back are birch ply. I modified the plans from Woodsmith.
My goal in building this dresser was to not spend a penny on it. The wood was given to me over 2 years ago and I did not have to buy any wood for it. I did, however, buy the Rockler dovetail jig and the Pat Warner subbases for my DW621.
Here's what I learned from this project that seemed to never end.
1. I hate hickory! The hickory I had did not machine very well at all. It's heavy and very hard to cut. My router bit would not travel a straight line in this stuff.
2. I can't find a 1/2" DT router bit other than 14 degrees. I wanted the smaller angle.
3. The Pat Warner subbases are terrific! He now has an offset base for the DW621 I'm going to have to try.
4. Waxing the wood runners really does help the drawers travel better. I spent a long time trying to get the drawers to fit perfectly and after I waxed the drawers and runners I noticed that there is still some play.
Anyway, thanks for reading.