The patio drawer project involved measuring wood before assembling the frame. This compact square is part of my purchased measuring kit for that layout stage.
I bought SWANSON 7-Inch Speed Square as part of my camper van equipment.
The patio drawer project involved measuring wood before assembling the frame. This compact square is part of my purchased measuring kit for that layout stage.
Where it fits my build
I built the storage-bin drawer frame on the patio from a measured layout. I joined the timber, added inside corner brackets and fitted the base before moving on to the lining.
I cut the rubber mat with scissors, cleaned the wood and used spray adhesive in sections with a roller. Screws and washers attached the mat, and the slides joined the drawer to its surrounding cabinet frame.
The drawer after I fitted its rubber lining.
My build notes
The drawer went through several distinct stages before it could slide in the cabinet. The photographs show the exposed frame first and the lined drawer later, making the changes in access and fastening positions visible.
Measuring, framing, lining and slide installation were separate stages of the drawer assembly.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The IRWIN carpenter square offers a different reference-edge layout. The Klein seven-inch rafter square retains the compact triangular format.
IRWIN Carpenter Square
This IRWIN carpenter square combines straight reference edges in an angled layout tool. It provides a physical guide for marking and checking corners on project material.
