Tanks. Mart.
I build chest as>
Base with 1"x1" screw strips that connect to the frame.
In the pic, the chest has 2 frames.
The bottom frame has no panel.
Its just to show a molding profile from the outside.
The next upper frame has 2 eastern red cedar panels for flavor.
I like to add a sliding box also,, either removable or captured by dado's and its runner sticks.
I build chest so they are screwed together in layer so the piece can be disassembled for work/refinish by layers,, in the future :detective: :thumbsup: (that's Detective and Thumbs up :smile: smile,,,,,, I love these Smiles,, what a way to communicate)
Chests are easy to make (once you've mastered panel construction).
If you add drawers then just locate the sides and back of the drawer box onto the layer frames. The front is the drawer fronts (for a no face frame look).
Or go all out and make a 3 or 4 side box with DT's for the drawer box.
Its easy once you learn the Leigh DT jig
You'll be looking for a drum or wide belt sander next:yes: <- Yes.
My Bro-inlaw purchased a woodteck drum sander,, he says it flattens panels better than he ever could with a belt sander (he's 3rd gen. woodworker, since he was to young to buy 3.2% beer)
Ya'll remember that? 3.2% beer?
Simpler times,, yes.
jim