MUST HAVE for Making Drawers

[@mickdale3111]

Just bought the Freud bit. Making 2vanities for our new house and this will take a lot of frustration out of the builds. Great job, no music, just great tutorial.

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you so much

[@vincentmiceli2554]

Your patient detailed explanations are appreciated. Thank you for making these tutorials.

[@trueleyes]

All in all, this is one of the best videos out there on this subject, you covered a lot of ground and answered the questions that I am sure many had. Nice Work Chad.

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you very much Dan. I sincerely appreciate that

[@jimpalmer1944]

Chad, thanks for admitting that you sometimes have trouble figuring things out. Gives me a boost in confidence. I appreciate this demo.

[@ChadStanton]

I can sometimes hardly figure out how to get out of bed. 😆 I’m glad I was able to help.

[@GaryNorton_C]

Used the Freud 99-240 for the first time today on 1/2 test plywood results were great easiest box ever almost self-aligning during glue up.

[@glencrandall7051]

I just bought the bit and am getting ready to make the drawers. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@ChadStanton]

I’m happy to help

[@deforrestkeeling5782]

Thanks Chad, that really helps tremendously. An you explain really well.

[@scubadivernurse]

I really like how you talk, and explain your videos. You’re going to have a growing following!

[@ChadStanton]

I truly appreciate your kind words. Unfortunately I don’t think I’ll ever get a big following. I’ve been doing this since 2008. Mmm maybe I should quit? 😆

[@dalebennett5227]

Good Job Chad

[@williamellis8993]

Thanks for a great video, Chad. Bill

[@b1j]

This is excellent. Very informative. I’m buying the Freud bit right now. Well done!

[@YTubeSDD]

Thank you, this is a great institutional video.

[@redbaron6334]

Chad, I am over here in Mother England. Great presentation, Thanks.

[@ChadStanton]

Well thank you very much. Much appreciation from this side of the pond. 😃

[@halsonger1317]

Thanks for the video. I've wondered about that bit and whether I might find it useful. I really like the idea about making the drawer sides oversized and trimming off any damage that might come from routing. I think that has a lot of other applications even if you aren't using this kind of bit.

[@ChadStanton]

I agree. I could see other uses for it as well.

[@mwrcrft]

Thanks Chad for the bit demo. I like for solid wood drawers through dovetails for the front and rabbit and dado for the rear. Thanks to your hand cut dovetails demos mine have improved greatly.

[@ChadStanton]

Looking forward to seeing you again sometime. Whenever things get back to normal :-)

[@mwrcrft]

@Chad Stanton I see your buddy Dennis at Woodcraft every now and then. My latest project I needed a new cutter and dominoes Toledo Woodcraft had most everthing I needed in stock.

[@ericburres2875]

Excellent demo vid with some good tips. Thanks!

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you Eric

[@randytellez2451]

Great demo for me as i just bought that router bit for a project I'm about to start. I had a general idea on setup but those details you gave are a great guide and time saver.

[@66scotty73]

Nicely done video .

[@trueleyes]

Many people have trouble setting up this type of router bit because it is in the family of the infamous "Lock Miter Router Bit" like anything in life each person takes less or more time to get the hang of it but once it is achieved it's there for life and really not all that difficult to set up. I have this bit but prefer the Lock Miter that will not show end grain like the one in this video. I also prefer the 1/4, 1/4 table saw system to make drawers when I'm not dovetailing.

[@lestergrayson3049]

Oh your going to get me in trouble with the wife (now I want to buy more router bits)!

[@MrTraindriver1970]

This is the first time I’ve seen one of your videos and believe me it won’t be the last. Well presented and I subscribed instantly. There are a lot of fly by nighters on utube that miss the mark with their information but you have given clear concise information that even a Neanderthal like me can understand. Thanks mate and now to binge watch some more of your videos. Kind regards from Sydney Australia

[@ChadStanton]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words. I truly appreciate it. By the way I was in your city a few years ago. Loved it! Can’t wait to return.

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks

[@nobuckle40]

Great tips on using this particular bit. Thanks for the demo.

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it

[@wb_finewoodworking]

Chad, thanks for the reminder about drawer locking bits. I have a drawer in an upcoming project and totally forgot about these bits. One will be perfect for the drawer I’m making. I do plan to add some decorative dowels. Someone else suggested putting them in at an angle. Good idea. Your idea of making the drawer parts wider and cutting them down to final size is super. That’s something I never thought to do so I’ll give it a try. While I miss seeing your frequent videos I know you’re busy making things. That’s great. I hope all is well.

[@ChadStanton]

Thanks Don. Yes I've been focused on doing a lot of work for my local clients. Since Covid, my business has picked up. I think because everyone is working from home.

[@wb_finewoodworking]

@@ChadStanton that’s great! From the things I’ve seen in your videos you’re making a wide variety of projects. I’ve enjoyed seeing them.

[@georgewilmore7599]

Thanks Chad I’ve had that bit for years tried it didn’t work out well so I set aside. Looks like I am making setup blocks.

[@ChadStanton]

I think you will be surprised how fast it is once the set upi blocks are made. Thanks for watching George.

[@alaskankare]

Thanks for your hard work! looks cool. I might add the measurement of the fence too. just in case something happened to the routed end on the template.

[@johnosullivan856]

What is your rational for arriving at the setup dimensions. Is it based on math or your trial and error. I'd like to know so I could see if the math translates to different thickness wood.

[@johnosullivan856]

Do you have to adjust the length of the sides and ends using this bit in order to get to the desired drawer size?

[@TonatiuhMellado]

Thanks Chad, un video muy útil 👍

[@jimjordon9841]

Question: It looks like you have to move the fence after running fronts/backs so that you aren't using one setup for the entire process.

[@bobh64]

Thanks for this video. I use this bit and was always frustrated with the set up, finally when I got everything correct I used some scrap hdpe plastic blocks to make setup jig. and they have served as my go to set up for this bit.

[@smaerivo]

Nice, some router bits really require serious figuring out :) Regarding the wood chip-out: I thought it was because the push block you use already contains a groove at the bottom, so there are places where there is nothing to stop the wood splintering. If your were to swap it around and work with a full edge, then the router bit would always have some adjacent wood to bite in, reducing the chip-out. However, you'd need to use a new fresh edge each time you make a router pass, which is a bit overkill I guess.

[@ChadStanton]

Ah! Good point. Yes that makes perfect sense. Thank you

[@CarlosMorales-kk3op]

respeto a quien respeto merese .gracias maestro

[@ironwood1621]

Is this the same as a 45 degree locking bit? I have one and there is an optional setup piece (that I don’t have). Thanks for the info.

[@ChadStanton]

It’s very similar but the set ip is different. Thanks for watching 😁

[@ironwood1621]

@@ChadStanton thanks. Always a pleasure.

[@vincentlee2460]

Can it be used on White Melamine board?

[@ChadStanton]

That’s a good question. I’m not sure. But I know melamine chips very easily so I would be reluctant.

[@rebeccas.670]

So it’s the same set up for both boards just run flat and the other upright

[@ChadStanton]

The height is the same. The router fence setting is different

[@stephenater9687]

Tried the half/half method?

[@ChadStanton]

I wasn't familiar with that term. I had to look it up. I tend to think of it as a rabbet and dado joint. But yes, that will work. There are many methods to making drawers. Many years ago it did a video of that kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYnUgYyDi7yNiJo

[@Zamboni-0805]

I know you are a legend and I use to watch you back in the day....2018 But, I am curious why you do not use the 1/4x1/4x1/4 method ..also know as the half/half/half method. Or even the Half Bind Lock Joint? They both seem just as strong as yours and IMO, much easier to do. And finally, with all due respect, it looks like this video was filmed in the 90's?

[@ChadStanton]

Wasn't familiar with the term half half half. I had to look it up. I tend to think of it as a rabbet and dado joint. There are many ways to make a drawer. I'm not saying this method is better than those methods. I was just sharing a technique. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@ChadStanton]

Hears a version of that method I did many years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYnUgYyDi7yNiJo

[@MarkMcCluney]

Thanks for letting us see your drawers Chad. (Sorry.)

[@ChadStanton]

Haha thanks Mark. I just you could say I wear boxers 😆 ( I’m sorry too)

[@fueyou]

Zero clearance avoids tear-out. Seems obvious.

[@JohnLobert]

Have you noticed that you have the very strange habit of starting two-thirds of your sentences with the word “now,” and the other third seem to start with the word “so”?

[@ChadStanton]

So now does that bother you:-) Thanks for watching