Any wordworkers out there willing to help a brother out?

sixstringsteve

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I'm building a set of drawers for my van. I'm copying this setup.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/47516-LATEST-PROJECT-Truck-Drawers-Sleeping-Platform


I sold my table saw a while back, and it's the only piece I'm missing for this project. Does anyone here have a table saw they'd be willing to help cut some pieces for me? I'll bring the pizza.:)

This is the step I'm stuck at:
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I have the wood I need for the drawers, but I'm unsure how I want to join the frame at 90*. I'm thinking a dado or even simple butt joints. I'm open to suggestions.

Tools I have to do this at home:
skill saw
band saw
hand sander
router (not set up in a table right now)

I'd love any advice and/or tips, Living a minimalist life doesn't lend itself well to projects.
 
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sixstringsteve

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UT
Awesome, thanks. If I can't find someone closer I'll probably take you up on that. Thank you. Are you set up to do dados?
 

moab_cj5

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My time depends on the week. This week I'm open Tuesday. Next week Tuesday or maybe Thursday. I'll send you my number and we can work something out.


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sixstringsteve

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UT
Hah. I won't put you through that abuse again.

I've got 4 of the 6 drawer slides working right now. I'll have all 6 done by tonight, then I need to make the inner drawers and latches and catches (still not sure how I'll do that part).
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moab_cj5

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Hah. I won't put you through that abuse again.

I've got 4 of the 6 drawer slides working right now. I'll have all 6 done by tonight, then I need to make the inner drawers and latches and catches (still not sure how I'll do that part).
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I'm happy to help. I'll have time Thurs or Fri nights this week, or Sat afternoon. I have had a few ideas on the catches for the drawers.
 

sixstringsteve

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Location
UT
I'm happy to help. I'll have time Thurs or Fri nights this week, or Sat afternoon. I have had a few ideas on the catches for the drawers.

I really appreciate the offer, but i feel terrible that I stayed so long last time. I think I'm almost caught up on sleep now. :)

I was thinking of doing the latches like a house door, with the spring-loaded doohickey that goes into the plate. I just don't know what I'd use instead of the doorknob.

I sure like the way arb does their handle/latches. I wonder if I could find a similar part.
 
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