
7. CUT THE DRAWER FRONTS
To make the drawer fronts, I’m starting with
9 feet of nominal 1×4 maple (true dimensions
¾"×3½") and jointing/planing it down to ⁄" thick.
If you don’t have access to a jointer and planer,
no worries, just select the straightest piece(s)
you can and rip them to size on the table saw.
Again, to use full ¾"-thick material for the drawer
fronts, just make the dimension adjustments
listed on page 54.
Next, set a stop on the miter saw to 10⁄"
(should match the width of your drawer bottoms),
cut two pieces, and rip them to 1⁄" wide. These
are the two bottom drawer fronts. Then rip the
rest of the board into two ...