Determine Drawer Dimensions and Cut Drawer Parts — Design Drawer Dimensions and Slide Mechanism
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How to Build Pull-Out Drawers Under Stairs · Step 2 of 10
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First, determine the depth of the drawer sides, which should match the length of the drawer slides (rounding down to the nearest available slide size). For the width, measure the cabinet's interior opening, then subtract the combined thickness of both drawer slides (typically 1 inch for a pair) and the combined thickness of the drawer box material (e.g., two 1/2 inch plywood pieces for the sides). For increased accuracy, use offcuts of the actual 1/2 inch plywood as physical spacers rather than relying solely on measurements. Once dimensions are determined, rip down 1/2 inch plywood into strips for the drawer box sides on the table saw, and then use a miter saw to cut these strips to their precise lengths for all drawer sides, fronts, and backs. Finally, cut the drawer bottom panels from 1/4 inch plywood.
Determine Drawer Dimensions and Cut Drawer Parts — Design Drawer Dimensions and Slide Mechanism
Part of project
How to Build Pull-Out Drawers Under Stairs · Step 2 of 10
In this video
First, determine the depth of the drawer sides, which should match the length of the drawer slides (rounding down to the nearest available slide size). For the width, measure the cabinet's interior opening, then subtract the combined thickness of both drawer slides (typically 1 inch for a pair) and the combined thickness of the drawer box material (e.g., two 1/2 inch plywood pieces for the sides). For increased accuracy, use offcuts of the actual 1/2 inch plywood as physical spacers rather than relying solely on measurements. Once dimensions are determined, rip down 1/2 inch plywood into strips for the drawer box sides on the table saw, and then use a miter saw to cut these strips to their precise lengths for all drawer sides, fronts, and backs. Finally, cut the drawer bottom panels from 1/4 inch plywood.