Thanks for showing how to fix the dovetail drawers. There are really not too many videos on You Tube that show how to do this. I had a horribly stuck drawer in an old desk. I tried to put a thin piece of cardboard in the edges of the drawer to determine where the drawer was stuck. It was not strong enough. I took a thin metal spatula and got the drawer loose, thankfully not breaking anything. The loose dovetail was keeping the drawer from opening. It was only on one side. I hate to take it all apart as the one edge is very tight and glued super good. I will try to fix it with the wood glue and will have to buy clamps. This will add to the amount of money I paid for the desk, as I have a low income. But I love the old desk and will do my best to fix the drawer. Good advice!
@samanthamcalmont477
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Your video helped me. Only thing is you didn't show putting bottom back in.
@coatofcharms
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad! I can’t recall if this bottom slid in after the box was re-formed or before. Check to see how your back and sides are channeled to determine when to seat the bottom. Best of luck!!!
@mrblueskynm3968
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! There aren't a lot of repair videos on dresser drawer with dovetail corners. It helped a lot! Cheers!
@coatofcharms
3 жыл бұрын
That's so great to hear! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you took something away from it.
@noorpasha7037
2 жыл бұрын
Tank you
@shannons842
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.... I was intimidated by the dovetail.. Never had to take apart. This dresser someone tried to fix and did a horrible job.. Lol Dresser I'm redoing is from 1930.
@coatofcharms
2 жыл бұрын
You’ve got this!!!
@jafallica
Жыл бұрын
Why aren’t you using a small brush to apply the wood glue?
@coatofcharms
Жыл бұрын
You certainly could. Wood glue does dry clear if you wipe back. Also I sand and condition my drawer sides at the end of a project so I catch my excess then.
@helendavis8082
3 жыл бұрын
Can you use something other than clamps like bungees or just glue them and secure them well? I don't have clamps.
@coatofcharms
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I use rachet straps on my chairs too. Get inventive! I always say, use what you have on hand.
@loramcclamrock5549
2 жыл бұрын
was hoping for info on how to fix a drawer with broken dovetails
@jeffreybueno58
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same exact issue with an antique oak dresser. The dovetails are nailed down. Have you have any issues after repair where the nails were?
@coatofcharms
3 жыл бұрын
Jeff, thanks for watching! I haven't had any issues after taking out the nails and filling the holes with wood filler. Just be careful when you remove the nails. Let me know how it goes! I bet your dresser is beautiful!
@aprilgarcia8645
3 жыл бұрын
What if the dovetails are breaking? like chipping/decaying?
@coatofcharms
3 жыл бұрын
Hi April, thanks for watching. If it's a small chip or break you can fill with wood fill and paint the sides. Anything substantial you may need to repair the side completely.
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