Finishing the Template/Storage Drawers...continued

	I am getting known for admitting my mistakes, so why should I let this one pass. When I measured the space for drawers, I was thinking that I would use through dovetails. When I switched to half-blind dovetails, I neglected to compensate for the added depth. Here I am measuring the "error" and will cut a piece of solid stock to finish the sides. I could have just said that I planned it this way — I wish.
To tell the truth, it does look like this was planned anyway. Actually, I was planning to iron on oak veneer trim, but this works fine.
	Now to work on the template drawers. You recall that I didn't install slides for these two drawers. I expected to just slide the 1/2"MDF on the masonite dividers. Here I am looking to see how this will work. I do have to figure out a way to attach the fronts and to have easy access to the templates.
In looking over the 3/4" stock I had, I spotted two 3/4" white melamine chipboards that were left over from the golf bag storage project. This material is quite heavy, so I didn't want to use it to make solid bottoms. I ripped each of the lengths into 3" wide boards.
	I used my trusty Incra Miter Gauge and Incra Stop to make each component exactly the same. And yes, I did double check the measurement before cutting the rest.
This is the bottom frame I came up with. It is lighter than a solid piece would be, and I can use up the odd left-overs. I am holding a pocket-screw. That is what I will use to tie the frame piece together.
	I am using my trusty Kreg Jig which I purchased about 20 years, and I installed it on the plywood platform — not elegant, but it works. Whether you are drilling chipboard or regular hardwood, I found out long ago that your drill will last longer if you use a power drill at a speed of 2000 rpms or so. In the early days, I used a cordless drill and the low speed caused me to go through a number of rather expensive drill bits.
I also learned years ago that the success of having smooth pocket-screw joints was to be sure the mating pieces are flush to each other when screwing together. The clamp that is designed for use with the Kreg Jig works very well for this.
	Instead of using that clamp, I decided to clamp all the pieces of the frame together on the table saw top (what could be flatter). I use the rubber mallet to make sure that all edges were matched.    Now it was simple to screw in all the screws.  The clamps did a fine job of keeping the pieces aligned.
With the white frame/bases made, I place the template holder on it and try to get an idea of how easy or difficult it will be to access the strips. I decide that the strips must be left out an inch or so to get a hand-hold on them,  and the tray should be angled up and back from the drawer front. It took several attempts before I found a layout that would work.