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

"Bay Area Dave" wrote in message
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thanks, Harry.

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.

dave