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center mount drawer guide question

Bill Tindall, E.Tn.

This hexagonal drawer needs to have a center guide. I could probably rig side guides but that would require that these complicated to make dovetails came together to yield a drawer of predictable shape. It could happen :) . Alternatively, a center guide will accommodate what ever the resulting shape is.

I have never fashioned a center guide drawer. If someone has a picture of a quality arrangement I would be grateful to see it and any tips on construction.

(I don't want to hear about something metal purchased from a kitchen cabinet supply. I know about these and it ain't gonna happen on this piece)

Re: center mount drawer guide question

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Re: center mount drawer guide question

Sgian Dubh

Try this link, fifth post in from Woodbloke66 as an intro. Slainte.

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/drawer-design-and-construction-t117243.html

And this next link gives more detailed visual clues, even though the main thrust of the post is about fitting overlay drawer fronts:

https://knowledge.axminster.co.uk/the-resourceful-woodworker-fits-a-drawer-front/

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