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I was helped by a wonderful home depot employee who cut two pieces to size for me at the store. For a fantastic explanation of drawer construction and lovely illustrations, check out this excerpt from bill hyltons book chest of drawers. Every time i thought the lead would work, a reread sent it packing. The lower drawers could only be reached by bending, and some of the chests of drawers had been made on tall legs probably for that very reason. So, before we get going with pictures, i have to admit a blogging fail. Professional router techniques and jigs any woodworker revised, updated ed. Double chests, or cheston chests, once known as tallboys in england and highboys in america, were also made. Buy upcycled chests of drawers and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
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