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Small case, one drawer, tapered legs. The project where you learn to fit a drawer properly.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Tapered on the two inside faces only, starting below the apron. Tapering all four faces makes the leg look spindly. | 4 | 1 3/4" × 1 3/4" × 25" | Cherry | ☐ |
| Side aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 4" × 13" | Cherry | ☐ |
| Back apron | 1 | 3/4" × 4" × 15" | Cherry | ☐ |
| Front rails (above and below drawer) | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 15" | Cherry | ☐ |
| Drawer runners | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 13" | Poplar | ☐ |
| Top Overhangs 1" all round. Attach with buttons or figure-8s so it can move. | 1 | 3/4" × 18" × 20" | Cherry | ☐ |
| Drawer front Cut to fit YOUR actual opening. Never to this number. | 1 | 3/4" × 4 1/2" × 14 1/2" | Cherry | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 2 | 1/2" × 4 1/2" × 13" | Poplar | ☐ |
| Drawer back | 1 | 1/2" × 4" × 14 1/2" | Poplar | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 12 3/4" × 14" | Plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry, 8/4, for legs (Cherry) | 4 board feet | ☐ |
| Cherry, 4/4, for case, top and drawer front (Cherry) | 10 board feet | ☐ |
| Poplar or maple, 4/4, for drawer sides and back (Poplar) Secondary wood for drawer sides is traditional and sensible. Nobody sees them, and they're cheaper and more stable. | 3 board feet | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4", drawer bottom and case back | 0.25 sheet | ☐ |
| Drawer pull (brass or turned wood) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Clear interior finish (hardwax oil or wipe-on poly) | 12 oz | ☐ |
| Paste wax Wax on the runners is what makes a wooden drawer glide instead of grind. | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.