Sticky Drawer Issues

Because humidity levels typically vary at different times of the year, drawers in cabinets and furniture can become sticky as more moisture is in the air. Wood tends to acclimate to the environment in which it is used. If the woodworker's plans didn't allow for the wood to expand or contract as the seasons change, the piece may experience problems such as drawers or doors that don't want to open or close as smoothly as they did a few months before.

What can you do to temporarily relieve the problem? In Dealing with Sticky Drawers, learn a simple tip for solving this problem. The cost is minimal and works amazingly well. You can even use this tip to fix sticky doors around the house.

Also, keep in mind that, as a woodworker who creates his/her own furniture pieces, you can prepare for such seasonal changes when you build the project. In Allowing for Expansion and Shrinking, learn why wood expands and contracts, plus find a number of ideas for preparing for this inevitable issue and precautions to keep it from becoming a problem in the completed woodworking project years later.

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