Pat Fitzsimmons
09-27-2008, 3:27 PM
my first project was the pictured bench from FW magazine. You can't see the casters which I can quickly remove after pulling it out from wall for any long term work. I really like the quick release vise.
Second picture is my attempt at a bookcase/media center using plans from FW magazine-see simple drawing. It's 3/4" cherry veneer/MDF. The unit is still 3 unattached boxes which I can move back to garage to apply finish. No experience with biscuits nor have tools. I used pocket screws and the units are solid.
Q#1: I don't want to use face frame for the media center. I will just edge member faces with 3/4" edging. I don't think I can successfully tackle inset drawers. So I think I can overlay the drawer faces onto the 3/4" members, is this ok?
The book case units will have face frames, 3/4 x 1.75, and overlay doors. I can successfully install the doors with Blum hinges. I hope the ff's do not aesthetically combat the non ff media center.
Q#2: I've never installed metal slides for drawers. Can anyone point me to some knowledge base installation tips? I know from reading your posts that the drawer widths have to be right on within 1/32" both left and right.
Q#3: Finish. Reading posts, I thought I'd first cut some Bulls Eye shellac and brush for some sealing, then wipe on a cherry gel stain and then brush on polyurethane. OK/comments?
Thank you for any suggestions. pat
Second picture is my attempt at a bookcase/media center using plans from FW magazine-see simple drawing. It's 3/4" cherry veneer/MDF. The unit is still 3 unattached boxes which I can move back to garage to apply finish. No experience with biscuits nor have tools. I used pocket screws and the units are solid.
Q#1: I don't want to use face frame for the media center. I will just edge member faces with 3/4" edging. I don't think I can successfully tackle inset drawers. So I think I can overlay the drawer faces onto the 3/4" members, is this ok?
The book case units will have face frames, 3/4 x 1.75, and overlay doors. I can successfully install the doors with Blum hinges. I hope the ff's do not aesthetically combat the non ff media center.
Q#2: I've never installed metal slides for drawers. Can anyone point me to some knowledge base installation tips? I know from reading your posts that the drawer widths have to be right on within 1/32" both left and right.
Q#3: Finish. Reading posts, I thought I'd first cut some Bulls Eye shellac and brush for some sealing, then wipe on a cherry gel stain and then brush on polyurethane. OK/comments?
Thank you for any suggestions. pat