Subject: Re: drawer sliding

From: [email-masked] (Sra817)
Date: 8 Feb 1997 17:24:30 GMT

I would still finish the inside of the carcess, and outside of the
drawers, however, I would substitute wax at the area where wood slides
along wood. By finishing outside and inside surfaces of chest, you'll
ensure even moisture loss/gain throughout the years within the wood.

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From: [email-masked] (Mort Tenon)
Date: 8 Feb 1997 23:20:47 GMT

In article <[email-masked]>, [email-masked] says...
>
>> The chest is red oak but the drawers and where
>> they will slide is poplar

>I've done at least 10 chests like this and they glide smoothly, after
>an initial application of a little spray of silikone. the silicone 
>obviously penetrates into the (hard)wood and ensures low friction
>for several years.

>cheers, Peter

I'll agree with that but warn that the silicone should be sprayed on after 
all the finishing is applied. Silicone can cause a bad case of fish-eye in a 
finish.

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