Ply Wood Plan Chests

Plan Chests for Marcus Neustetter and Stephen Hobbs.

Of all the materials that I have used to build plan chests out of, Pine Ply has been the most common. I like to play around with the design. Looking for ways to improve it, both in terms of functionality as well as aesthetics. Sometimes this will mean modifying the design of the handles. Other times it will be looking at how the drawers slide in and out. It is common for modern runners to be used but I prefer to stay away from this solution. Why? It is not uncommon for grease to build up, and on the more complex designs the bearings start to come loose from their tracks. This leads to the possibility of a greasy bearing running along rare or expensive prints.

Plan Chests for Marcus Neustetter and Stephen Hobbs.

The design of this handle has been modified. Rather than having a slot just on the top, the drawer front now has slots both top and bottom. This means that one is able to grip the front of the drawer that much more firmly.

Plan Chest in the David Krut studio at Art on Main.

Plan Chest in the David Krut studio at Art on Main.

Mini Plan Chest for Rene Paul Gosselin.

Mini Plan Chest for Rene Paul Gosselin.

Detail of handle: Mini Plan Chest for Rene Paul Gosselin.