Stephen Clem
05-10-2007, 9:48 AM
Hello,
I am making my wife a keepsake box for mother's day. It is 6 3/4" square and 4 1/2" deep. The top is 8 inches square with a chamfered edgin that goes in 5/8" all around. I want to add a drawer to the bottom. What material would you suggest for the drawer carcass? Since it is a much smaller piece than I've ever done, I need your suggestions. I was thinking of using 1/4" oak plywook that I have already. But, how do you make a strong joint with 1/4" thick material? Box Joints? I meazsured it and it is actually only 3/16" thick, so I guess screws are out of the question. Also, does anyone know of a good place online or maybe hobby stores (may not have time to wait for delivery) that sell some sort of velvet for the inside? This is my first project of this type. I appreciate all the help you all give tremendously!
I am making my wife a keepsake box for mother's day. It is 6 3/4" square and 4 1/2" deep. The top is 8 inches square with a chamfered edgin that goes in 5/8" all around. I want to add a drawer to the bottom. What material would you suggest for the drawer carcass? Since it is a much smaller piece than I've ever done, I need your suggestions. I was thinking of using 1/4" oak plywook that I have already. But, how do you make a strong joint with 1/4" thick material? Box Joints? I meazsured it and it is actually only 3/16" thick, so I guess screws are out of the question. Also, does anyone know of a good place online or maybe hobby stores (may not have time to wait for delivery) that sell some sort of velvet for the inside? This is my first project of this type. I appreciate all the help you all give tremendously!