Test fitting the drawer divider framesThe vertical divider between the top two drawers has to be cut and hand fitOnce the divider is cut to length and a dado cut into the two frames to receive it, the divider has dovetails cut and it is clamped in place to scribe the location of the socket holding it in place. This divider not only separates the drawers, it also prevents the frames from warping
Laying out the pins for the drawers
Cutting and paring the pin board
Dry fitting the drawersAnd also the bottomThe lid is a frame and panel, these are the members which comprise the frame
Cleaning up the field on the raised panelTest fit for the lidI am using vintage hardware for the drawer pulls, they were pretty well used and needed some help; fortunately, I learned a lot about polishing brass while I was in the NavyThe drawers and lid fitting in their locationsThe drawer pulls had to be mortised into the drawers
Completed frame and panel lid fit; a full mortise lock secures the lid in place
