The drawer
The drawer is standard construction. Blind dovetail the sides into the back and face, and slide the raised panel bottom into its dado before final assembly.
Time for glue
Begin the final assembly by bringing the case sides together with the bottom panel, sink bottom and door divider. Next attach the case back. Now assemble the front rails and stiles, fitting the drawer divider and bridge as you go. Attach the completed main case to the base with screws. Only two screws are needed, one at each end, driven up from the bottom, through the base frame into the bottom panel of the main case. Attach the top to the main case with glue and biscuits for alignment. Apply the glue only to the middle third of the top edge of the sides to allow for seasonal movement. The final construction step is applying the cove moulding trim. This moulding hides the joints between the base and the main case and between the main case and the top. Mitre the cove to fit then attach it with glue and brads to the base and top only. Not attaching the cove to the sides allows for seasonal movement. Install the door and drawer knobs now.
The secret finish
This is my standard finish for cherry, and imparts that rich dark colour. Let the dry sink tan outside for a day before adding the finish. With cherry, one day in the sunshine is equal to about five years of indoor aging. Just be sure that nothing is placed on it and to turn it regularly so it gets even exposure. As strange as it sounds, be on the lookout for birds flying overhead. They can ruin a piece quickly. After its tanning session, complete the finishing by applying three coats of tung oil followed by a coat of paste wax.
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