Cut and Dimension Wood Components

What happens in this clip

Using a table saw with a crosscut sled, precisely cut the 1/4 inch plywood into the required sizes for the drawer bottoms, front panels, back panels, and dividers. The video uses floor underlay plywood, which often has markings (like 'X's) for installation; these can be ignored or sanded off later. For the very thin divider pieces, use a push stick or featherboard for safety and accuracy. Then, retrieve solid wood boards from storage to be used for the drawer sides. Using a table saw, rip these solid wood boards into thin strips. After ripping, use a surface planer (like a DeWalt planer) to smooth and dimension these strips to the exact thickness required for the drawer sides. Once the strips are planed, trim them to the correct width on the table saw. Finally, using a miter saw, cut all the thin strips (drawer sides) to their final length. For efficiency, stack multiple strips and cut them simultaneously.

Goal: Prepare all wooden components for the drawers by cutting and dimensioning.

What's used

Tools

• 1/4 inch Plywood SurePly
• front
• back
• dividers).
• Crosscut Sled
• DeWalt Surface Planer DeWalt
• Jointer
• Featherboard
• Miter Saw Hitachi C12RSH
• Push Stick
• Solid Wood
• Pine
• Table Saw

About the full video

This project details the construction of a modular small fastener organizer cabinet with multiple individual wooden drawers. It involves precise cutting of plywood and solid wood strips, assembly of individual drawers and modular units using glue and pins, routing slots for drawer slides, and final assembly into a multi-unit cabinet.

Step 4 of 7: Cut Components

Using a circular saw, table saw, or jigsaw, carefully cut all the pieces for the drawer boxes, frames, and any other structural elements. Ensure all cuts are straight and accurate to ensure a good fit during assembly. If cutting large panels, consider having them cut at the lumberyard to save time and ensure precision.

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Other videos for this step

• Rip and Cross-Cut Drawer Components
• Crosscut Plywood for Drawer Components