The Door for the Lower Case Continued:

8. A detail of the lower section of the finished cabinet, showing the completed and installed doors. Note the astragal molding, which fits into a "V" notch in the lip of the lower case.

9. A view of the bottom cabinet with doors and drawers finished and installed.

The Drawers:

1. A thin plastic template was used to lay out the dovetails for the drawers.   3. A view of the same joint from the outside.

2. Double-lap dovetails were used to attach the drawer fronts to the sides.   4. Sliding dovetails were used to attach the back to the sides; the stopped grooves were cut with the azebiki and cleaned with chisels.

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