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Build Drawer Boxes — Cut Drawer Box Components

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How to Build Pull-Out Drawers Under Stairs · Step 4 of 10

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Cut the 3/4 inch plywood into the necessary pieces for four drawer boxes (three deeper, one shallower), including the front, back, and side panels for each. Using a table saw with a dado blade, cut dado grooves along the bottom inside edges of the front, back, and side pieces of each drawer box to accommodate the 1/4 inch plywood bottoms. Edge band the top edges of the front and side panels of each drawer box for a clean finish. Drill pocket holes into the outer faces of the front and back panels of each drawer box. Assemble each box by first attaching the bottom panel into the dado grooves, then screwing the sides to the front and back using pocket hole screws. Ensure each box is square and sturdy.

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