oxbow chest drawer fronts

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wallysandcrab

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I'm getting started on my oxbow bureau, and I want to solicit input from those who've seen originals.  Is it usual to have the backside of the drawer fronts follow the curve, or would they be straight.

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JD
 
All of the oxbow drawer backs I have seen follow the same contour front and back, that goes with most serpentine drawers through out most periods. I don't know of any period drawers with straight backs but I would bet they're out there. I would sell them by the pound.
 
What about a top rail under the top board.  You can't tell from the picture whether this piece has one or not.  Do they traditionally have them?  I noticed that there's no bottom rail.  The bottom draw goes right on top of the base mould.

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JD
 
OK, I've got my drawer fronts shaped out and I'm wondering which method I should use to attach the drawer bottom to the front: groove or rabbet?  What's the easiest way to make either of those?

Thanks

JD
 
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