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Dovetail drawers
Post by edsaws on Nov 11th, 2009, 1:36pm

I'm thinking of making dovetail drawer boxes what would I set the drawer standards to figuring I 'm using 1/2 thick side material? Should I set the rabbit depth to 1/2 in? Kinda in brain fart mode right now.

Thanks Ed
Re: Dovetail drawers
Post by Jeff on Nov 11th, 2009, 2:48pm

I make my dovetail drawers by sending a fax to my door/drawer supplier so unfortunately Im not too much help.

Besides being a smart ass, the point of my reply is to suggest outsourcing your drawers. I have found I can buy them built and finished for less than my costs. Just something to look into.
Re: Dovetail drawers
Post by Rob on Nov 11th, 2009, 3:13pm

Correct Ed, that will give you the right parts sizes for dovetailed drawers.
Re: Dovetail drawers
Post by NickB on Nov 11th, 2009, 4:51pm

Jeff what vendor do you use?

Thanks,
Nick
Re: Dovetail drawers
Post by WarnerDesigns on Nov 11th, 2009, 10:05pm

I agree on outsourcing drawer boxes, for about $5.00 more than materials, I can have them made with dovetails, clear coat and my logo laser engraved on the inside. When I get busy, its the only way to go.
Re: Dovetail drawers
Post by Jeff on Nov 12th, 2009, 05:18am

I buy from www.eliaswoodwork.com

Fantastic prices, great service, and the product quality is superb.
Re: Dovetail drawers
Post by edsaws on Nov 12th, 2009, 07:37am

Thanks for the replies.

Rob thats what thought. Just had one of those days where I couldn't do anything right. Outsourcing may also be a option I need to do a little more reasearch.

Warner, I like the idea of the laser engraving, who are you using?

Jeff, thanks for the link.

Re: Dovetail drawers
Post by WarnerDesigns on Nov 12th, 2009, 08:12am


I use drees for my doors, drawer fronts, and boxes.

www.dreeswoodproducts.com
Re: Dovetail drawers
Post by dhg on Nov 12th, 2009, 8:48pm

Here is another company that I've used for doors and drawers. www.walzcraft.com. They are out of Wisconsin and produce very quality products.

Personally, I like making dovetailed drawer boxes.