Out of Curiosity, a drawer question

OFWW · 2016-05-24T18:04:07+00:00

On 24" base cabinets it seems that 21 -22 inch drawer slides are the most common, in some places they just don't stock anything over 21 inch. Is there a reason for this? I realize that there are variables due to ff and inset, half inset, and full face doors, but when looking at cabinets, like the builtin's that I am replacing they have a full 2 " to 3" gap behind the drawers. I don't see much said about drawer building as to sizing, recommended or other, other than the various joints and drawer faces. Anyhow, there are usually reasons, and very good reasons for the ways things are made, which I am learning, a great deal in part to Swingman's advice. When one of you guys says to pay attention, a wise man listens.

May 24, 2016 21 Replies

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Leon 10 years ago

A drawer "back" being dadoed in between the sides means that the back will be closer to the front of the drawer. Typically 1/2" to 3/4".

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OFWW 10 years ago

OK, got it now. I prefer to stay away from dadoes' there, for that reason.

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