In the Greene & Greene Style. Darrell Peart
The Freemont Nightstand with ebony blocks (block and dowel pull). Photo by Darrell Peart.
Like the G & G arched pull, also discussed in this book, or for that matter any design detail, the context will determine the sizing as well as some of the secondary details. The exercise given here is but a starting point and somewhat generic in sizing. I have made this pull in several variations.
To accommodate the wide horizontal drawer front of a lateral file, I increased the dowel size to a hefty ½", made the pull much longer, and added a third center block. In another wide drawer situation, that of a large chest of drawers, I opted instead to go with two standard sized pulls, spaced to line up with the pulls of two smaller upper drawers. The double pulls in this situation also invite the user to use both hands, therefore lessening the chance of binding the wooden runners.
I have on occasion used ebony for the blocks. This can sometimes break up the tedium of an otherwise monotone face and add detail. Be cautious if using ebony as it is very brittle and not happy with some of the machining operations. This will be discussed in detail later.
Another variable is the length of the block and its relative position from the end of the dowel. The 1¼" block length and ½" set back from the end is by no means sacrosanct. They are good default settings, but don’t make them sacred.
My first attempts at constructing this pull were not without a couple of minor challenges. Challenges are one of the things that make woodworking fun though. If it were too easy it would cease to hold our interest.
1. Round-over the end of the dowel.
2. Blend the rounded ends.
3. Add a 1⁄8" radius.
Getting Started—The Doweled Rod
To start with, familiarize yourself with the drawing of the pull (drawing A), then cut a 3⁄8" dowel to a length of 6". To round over the end of the dowel, set up a router table with a 1⁄8" round over bit. Line up the middle of the dowel rod with the middle of the bit’s bearing and clamp a piece of thin sheet stock (¼" or less) in place to save the registration. To perform the operation, place the dowel against the registration piece with the end in contact with the bearing, and then use your fingers to rotate the dowel one full revolution. Blend the rounded ends of the dowel with 220-grit sandpaper using a “flapping” motion backed up by your thumb. Finish sanding the rest of the rod to 220-grit, then set the finished dowel part aside for now.
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