Don't Let Building Drawers Intimidate You! Here's 4 EASY Ways!

[@oxcart19]

Ummm.... why not 1/4, 1/4, 1/4 and top it off with a couple brads instead of clamps? Strongest drawer, really fast, looks great from all angles. Great video. Enjoyed seeing all 4 methods in one video. You are a good teacher. Every step clearly explained, good drawings to illustrate the concepts. This was very helpful.

[@monteglover4133]

I was going to say the same thing On the one just Brad nailed 1/4” crown staples are quite a bit stronger

[@kenerickson4923]

Adding CA glue and accelerator is my favorite clamp

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

You could totally do that! That would be ideal. I also like Ken's suggestion too with the CA Glue. In this video I was just trying to show the basics I guess. The brads will still leave a small hole and if you do a true 1/4 method it's seemless! Thanks so much for watching oxcart and great comment!

[@patcross5799]

I meant to comment yesterday, but life and projects got in the way. Thanks for the drawer tutorial, I've got two projects coming up that include the first drawers I'll ever make. You just reinforced my plans to use pocket screws. Anyway thanks for the Saturday video and enjoy what's left of the weekend and have a great week.

[@JoeL-zx2tl]

Great video I use the quarter quarter quarter method on everything. Thanks again. Nice video.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much Joel! It's pretty nice and easy to use! Thanks so much for watching!

[@projectrebuild908]

Great draw walk through. Lots of detail and a draw for everyone. No matter what tools you've got.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much Projectrebuild! I appreciate you watching!

[@timcottom8397]

Hi Dog, one method you forgot was dovetail, lol, I know, I know it's shop furniture lol lol. I agree with you, the pocket holes are probably the best for shop furniture. I old cus in this video. Have a great week Brian!!! Timothy

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I know, I almost did some dovetails on my porter cable jig, but frankly it's buried right now under stuff that need to go in these cabinets! :). Thanks as always for watching Tim and have a great weekend!

[@jimgoliver8598]

Great video I'm always having trouble with drawers

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Me too. One of my least favorite parts of a project. Thanks so much for watching Jim!

[@michaelnorman5640]

Great job on illustrating this process Brian thanks for sharing! I’m a 1/4 guy myself with a few brads or pins! But for quick and dirty pocket holes would be my next go to especially for the shop!

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks for your feedback! It's awesome to hear that you're into pocket holes too. They really do make things easier in the shop!

[@Damon_Barber]

Another great video showing multiple ways to reach the same ends. 👍

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much Damon! I appreciate you watching as always. This was a necessary evil to get this bench finished up! :)

[@CharlesHooper2001]

Nice video, and good timing for me. I like that you showed several methods for building drawer boxes. Maybe you could create a part two for this video showing additional methods: * Lock miter joint at the corners (cut using a router bit) * Box joint at the corners (cut using either a table saw or router) * Through dovetails * Half-blind dovetails Probably 20 years ago I used a lock miter router bit to create a few large drawers for a shop cabinet. It worked, but the measurement tools that I had at that time made it time consuming to set up the bit height and fence position accurately. Earlier this year I built a box joint jig to create 3/8" box joints for various drawer-like boxes for shop projects. Last year I built several drawer boxes using the 1/4 1/4 1/4 method, but I used digital calipers to verify measurements (the drawer boxes were cut so accurately that they had to be forced together when glued using Jorgensen steel I-bar clamps after the Jorgensen parallel jaw clamps failed at the task... make sure you leave a few 1/1000" for glue squeeze out). I just recently dusted off and tuned up my roughly 35 year old Porter Cable 5116 16" Omnijig dovetail jig that I bought roughly 20 years ago. Once set up correctly, the tails board and pin board are cut at the same time, making it possible to cut a half-blind dovetail joint in about the same amount of time it would take to drill three pocket holes in a board. I was so impressed with the speed at which half-blind dovetails could be created with the jig, that I bought on EBay a Porter Cable 7116 24" Omnijig dovetail jig that is a few years newer, and also came with a variably spaced dovetail template - the shipping cost from Canada was pretty high. I also bought a PantoRouter all-in package, which comes with templates for cutting through dovetails, box joints, mortise and tenon joints, dowel joints (creates both the dowels and the dowel holes), slots that are similar to those cut by the Festool Domino, and various other joints. If I am successful at creating a custom template that mimics the way that the Porter Cable Omnijig cuts dovetails, then it will also be able to cut half-blind dovetails on the machine. Now I have a dilema. I need to create six drawer boxes for a rolling cabinet for the PantoRouter. I can't decide what type of joint to use for those drawer boxes, and then which machine to use to cut the joints.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

What an excellent idea Charles, that would make an excellent second video! I thought about including dove tails in this video but hadn't thought about locking miters. Great idea. Sounds like you've tried all the methods. Really can't go wrong with any of them! I have that same porter cable jig. I have not done 1/2 blind dovetails on it, but I should give that a shot! Thanks so much for your comment very interesting. Best of luck on the new boxes for the rolling Cabinet!

[@BryanMurphy-v3w]

Great vid Bryan! Very informative and easy to follow. For shop drawers, I usually grab the pocket hole jig as well. I do think the 1/4, 1/4, 1/4 method is the best looking but also don't have that many clamps for my shop.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Good to hear Bryan. Sounds like a lot of people use the 1/4 method in combination with the brad nails for clamping. Great idea, and I may try that in the near future. Thanks so much for watching!

[@davidmartin9045]

On the first one instead of brads how about crown staples and what I do on the last one is once it is glued up and I use 23 gage 3/4 pins then I can remove the clamps

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Excellent ideas on both points David! I would really like to get a nice staple gun. I've been looking at those as well as a nice pin nailer. May pull the trigger soon. Thanks so much for the suggestion and thanks for watching! Really appreciate it!

[@MR-si1eq]

Great video. ❤ Me personally. I prefer 2 & 3. But if they are personal, like for a shop, quick and easy works. My kitchen has soft close side mounts and are made from red oak for heavy use. Using the 2nd method with pocket holes. For me, I also prefer the 2nd overall. It’s been 2 years and they are still going strong.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

That's great to hear MR-si1eq! I tend to agree with you. If they've made it for 2 years with heavy use, they will last a lifetime in my shop! :). Thanks so much for sharing and watching! Really appreciate it!

[@BladesofAlavon]

Rabbet joints are also excellent for drawer boxes. Easy to do and very strong.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Excellent point Blades of Alavon, probably should have had that one on here as well! Thanks for sharing and watching, really appreciate it!

[@philmininni5981]

I enjoy your deep dives for tools. I look forward to you "making things" more so.🤗

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much Phil! I like making these videos the most too. They take quite a bit more time to do, but at least I get to make something! Thanks so much for watching, really appreciate it!

[@gteam53]

As always, a great video!

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much gteam! Build videos are muy favorite. Thanks as always for watching!

[@jasonoliver6751]

Another great video Brian! Thanks again for all you do.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I really appreciate that Jason! I'm having a lot of fun! People like you watching make it worth it. Thanks again!

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

As always, another great video. Thank you.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thank you Sly Wolf! I always appreciate you watching! :). Have a great weekend!

[@markfrancis4756]

great advice Bryan. Really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much Mark! I appreciate it. Hope you are doing well!

[@mikewatson4644]

My wife has a VERY old library table (3 1/2' x 6') that she uses as a craft table. It was missing the drawers. I built 6 drawers for it using the 1/4 1/4 1/4 method. I used glue and narrow crown staples. No problem with any of the drawers after 4 or 5 years. Thanks for the video

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Excellent idea Mike! Let the staples do the clamping. I really want to get a pin nailer soon for this type of purpose. Really would make my life easier. Thanks so much for sharing and watching, really appreciate it!

[@mikewatson4644]

@@FlynndoggWoodwork You have 2 18 ga legs same as 18 ga brad nails and the crown keeps them from sinking down into the top layer of wood. Really helps to hold the 2 pieces of wood together so the glue can dry. I got a cordless crown stapler so I don't have to have an air line. The stapler will also work with brad nails.

[@PennsylvaniaMike]

Thank you. I found this video useful.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I appreciate that PennsylvaniaMike! Thank you so much for watching!

[@Gozeto17]

Love the video. Was excited to see you do dovetail for ainute there. Love the quarter quarter quarter method myself.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much Gozeto! I know, I thought about doing some dovetails with my dovetail jig, but wanted to keep it simple. I've only done dovetails by hand once and it just turned out ok (definitely not somethign I wanted to show on camera!)

[@Gozeto17]

Brother, I feel ya. I made a few by hand and would not show them either. Have a fantastic week

[@martytambasco6867]

As many of your viewers commented, this is an excellent teaching video! Very informative and your presentation was so easy to grasp and relate to. I do have I question that I hope you can answer. My workshop is my garage and my table saw is a Dewalt job site saw. My understanding is that dado blades are a no-no for such saws, yet on your 1/4" dado cut, it appeared that you were using your Dewalt portable table saw. If so, would you be so kind as to explain. Many thanks!

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much for your kind words Marty! To answer your questions, the whole reason I got my DeWalt saw was because it was able to accept dado blades. I know not all jobsite saws can accomidate dado blades but this dewalt definitely can. The arbor is longer and I have even purchased a dado face plate from dewalt for the saw. Here is a reddit discussing it: www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/13ppmh9/entry_level_table_saw_that_accepts_dado_blades/

[@barryhalstead9299]

Glad to see ya gettin your ducks I means drawers lined up 😂 keep on keeping on brother

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

haha! Thanks so much Barry! Finally got these knocked out. Man I hate making drawers! Thanks so much for watching!

[@kenerickson4923]

Good review

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks so much Ken! I hope you are doing well! :)

[@kenerickson4923]

@@FlynndoggWoodwork I have a couple of people coming over today to pick up Halloween cat order and do a little Christmas shopping.

[@Herb-c9m]

Quarter, Quarter, Quarter method.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

My favorite! :). Thanks so much for watching Herb!

[@shanemelville]

I use pocket holes for my drawers. My pocket hole jig is from Armor tools very easy to use. I’ve used the other methods except for bad nails I’m afraid of it not sturdy enough over time.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Oh nice! I'll have ot check out that armor tools jig, haven't seen that before. You're concerns about the brad nails are the same as mine. However when I think about it. That wood glue is so strong, they would probably be ok. Thanks so much for watching Shane!

[@ianrose2823]

I see in the video that you use the Kapex fence for your mitre saw. How is that set up for your needs? I'm looking to go that route. Would you kindly give me your thoughts. Good video !!!!

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I love it. In fact I like it so much I haven't gotten around to building a miter saw table which I fully intended on doing. There really is no need with this thing. I really like the built in stop blocks. Once you get that set up, it works amazing. I would buy it again that is for sure! Thansk so much for watching Ian!

[@monteglover4133]

Thank You I built a 6x8x6” box for shipping a piece of test equipment using pocket screws the box was fine after 4 near cost to cost trips using USPS and UPS and we all know that they are not gentle with the packages

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Now that is the ultimate test Monte! Good to know, if it can make it throught that I suppose it would make it though almost anything! Thanks for sharing and watching, really appreciate it!

[@Gazman299]

Pocket holes for me, but I use 18mm for the sides and 12mm for the bottom. Anything less is trailer park weak and warpy :-) Be careful tossing tools into those things, cause they'll likely end up in the next drawer down. hahahaaa You're almost at 30k. Nice! xoxox

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! Excellent point! Beefier the better! I'm actually wondering if I should have used 1/2 for the bottoms! Thanks so much as always for watching Gazman!

[@LordHog]

Yeah, I procrastinate all the time too. I procrastinate four weeks to watch this video! (There was some warping of time-space to achieve that)

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! You'll have to show me how to do that warping of space time thing sometime! :). I'd love to get my hair back!

[@paulbateman5769]

Soccer? Oh, you mean football dude 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️🇬🇧😁

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! yes, football for the rest of the world! :). Thanks for watching Paul!

[@benwhite6786]

Is there a reason NOT to combine the ¼, ¼, ¼ method WITH brad nails or the screws in the side from the 3rd method? It just seems you'd get the strength of the ¼, ¼, ¼ method without the glue drying clamp wait times.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

No reason at all! And I think this would eliminate the use of clamps! Great question! Thanks for watching Ben!

[@benwhite6786]

@@FlynndoggWoodwork Cool, thanks for replying so quickly! Sometimes it helps to question why a process is done in a certain/specific way- that's how things can evolve.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

@@benwhite6786 totally agree! Thanks again!

[@williamreadon9052]

ima cheap and lazy, i make my drawers all from the same thickness lol meaning 3/4 or 1/2 sides and bottoms

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I hear that! Either way works! Yours probably work just as well as mine! :). Thanks for watching William!

[@kkaucher]

Two thumbs up and five gold stars! Great video and no Bert. Love it!l l prefer using pocket hole - they're fast and secure.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Haha! thanks so much kkaucher! this one was for you! :)

[@DeborahHicks-c3d]

Glue and brads seem to be good for me. I'm not the best woodworker.

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I like that method the best as well. I'm also not the best woodworker either! :). We're all learning this craft together! Thanks for watching Deborah!

[@dadzmatt]

Glue and screws for me,,, quicker and they are just shop drawers

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

:)

[@RightHandShot]

You had those nice hold down rollers doing nothing while you cut the plywood, shame on you. Nice video BTW

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

I know right? I realized that when I was editing and that isn't the only time! I always forget to break those things out! Thansk so much for watching RightHandShot!

[@bobsmall8734]

The word is “hight” not “highth.”

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

Thanks for watchin'

[@dadzmatt]

Glue and screws for me,,, quicker and they are just shop drawers

[@FlynndoggWoodwork]

That's a great way to do it! Thanks so much for sharing and watching Dadzmatt!