But the baltic birch makes great drawers. I used to use sycamore for drawer sides, but now I use baltic birch all the time. harrym
thanks, Harry.
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> I think I'll glue in strips like you mentioned at the end. I just hate to spend
> so much more time recutting the dovetails. If these drawers weren't for the
> shop I wouldn't fool around with dovetailing baltic birch--it's a PITA. I'm
> doing it for the experience and using the material I have on hand. I KNOW that
> poplar or other solid wood would be easier to machine.
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> dave