Fig. 177.
Fig. 178.
Fig. 179.
The corresponding mortises and tails may now be laid out on the drawer side and worked. (10) By superposition, [Fig. 179], mark out the shape of the mortises to be cut in the sides. (11) Saw and chisel these mortises. [Fig. 172].
105. Directions for Drawer.
—(1) Square the different members to size. (2) Groove the front and sides of the drawer to receive the drawer bottom. These grooves should be made somewhat narrower than the bottom is thick to insure a good fit. The under side of the bottom, later, may be gaged and beveled on the two ends and the front edge, [Fig. 180]. (3) Lay out and cut in the drawer sides the dadoes into which the ends of the back are to be fitted, [Fig. 181]. (4) Lay out and cut the joints on the front of the drawer. (5) Get the bottom ready; that is, plane the bevels on the under side as suggested in 2, above. (6) Assemble the members dry to see that all fit properly. (7) Take apart; glue the joints by which the sides are fastened to the front and the joints by which the back is fastened to the sides. Glue the bottom to the front of the drawer but not to the sides or back.
