Please use this chart to determine the best drawer height relative to Bottom Placement and Thickness. Note: Other drawer heights that do not fall within these guidelines can be achieved by cutting off the top dovetail and removing a bit from the machine. Extra charges may apply to drawers with non-standard heights.
Drawer Heights for Standard Radius Top Edge detail
Bottom Recess
Drawer Height
Flush (rabbet)
From 5/8" to 7/8" over the inch
From 3/4" to 7/8" over the inch
From 0" to 1/8" over the inch
1/4" up
From 7/8" to 1/8" over the inch
From 0" to 1/8" over the inch
From 1/8" to 1/4" over the inch
3/8" up
From 0" to 1/4" over the inch
From 1/8" to 1/4" over the inch
From 1/4" to 3/8" over the inch
1/2" up
From 1/8" to 3/8" over the inch
From 1/4" to 3/8" over the inch
From 3/8" to 1/2" over the inch
Drawer Heights for Flush Top Edge Detail
Bottom Recess
Drawer Height
Flush (rabbet)
From 1/2" to 7/8" over the inch
From 5/8" to 7/8" over the inch
From 7/8" to 1/8" over the inch
1/4" up
From 3/4" to 1/8" over the inch
From 7/8" to 1/8" over the inch
From 0" to 1/4" over the inch
3/8" up
From 7/8" to 1/4" over the inch
From 0" to 1/4" over the inch
From 1/8" to 3/8" over the inch
1/2" up
From 0" to 3/8" over the inch
From 1/8" to 3/8" over the inch
From 1/4" to 1/2" over the inch
Outsourcing dovetailed drawers offers many advantages for the high-end cabinet shop.
Outsourcing is the perfect solution for the shop that wants to offer custom-made dovetail drawers without the expense of running an in-house operation. Making dovetailed drawers requires notably different set-ups and equipment than standard cabinetry, which means lots of down time for the average shop. Purchasing drawers from Western Dovetail gets totally assembled and finished dovetail drawers into your cabinets with:
Reduced labor costs
No down time
Fixed drawer costs
Guaranteed accuracy
Reduced inventory
Increased capacity
No special equipment
Consistent product
Fixed completion dates
More options
Increased profit
Drawer Tip
Always inspect your drawers carefully when they arrive, any damage from shipping must be reported immediately. Product may shift during travel and must be removed from packaging and stacked on a flat surface to ensure that they stay flat. Drawers that are not unpacked and inspected within 1 (one) week are VOID of Guarantee. Careful handling of your product will always give you the best results.
