February 6, 2012
America's Premier Dovetail Drawer Company
Custom Options > Dividers, Grooves, and Inserts
Dividers, Grooves, and Inserts



  • Equally spaced diviers:
    1/2" thick stock, let in to a 1/4" deep groove, set at 1/8" down from top edge of drawer, Removeable. (Lateral = side to side, Axial = front to back)
    • L#) Number of lateral dividers (not spaces)
    • A#) Number of axial dividers
    • L#A#) Number of lateral dividers and number of axial dividers
  • Multiple vertical grooves:
    For moveable 1/4" dividers - (Can be 1", 2", or 3" on center, please specify)
    • MG1S) Multiple grooves 1" on center on 2 sides
    • MG1F) Multiple grooves 1" on center on fronts and backs
  • Horizontal divider grooves for plastic clips:
    Standard grooves are 1/8" wide by 3/16" deep located 1 3/4" up from inside of bottom. We can supply the plastic clips or you can supply your own. Please mail a sample of your divider clip for us to verify a proper fit.
    • HG2S) Grooves for clips on 2 sides
    • HG2F) Grooves for clips on fronts and backs
    • HG4S) Grooves for clips on all four sides

Drawer inserts are now available in wood, acrylic, and stainless steel! Drawer inserts CT1, CT2, & CT3 are made of Solid Alder and Melamine bottoms.
10 1/2"W X 2"H X 10 1/2"L
Cutlery Tray 1: #CT1
Solid Alder with melamine bottom
10 1/2"W X 2"H x 13 1/4"L
Cutlery Tray 2: #CT2
10 1/2"W X 2"H X 13 1/4"L
Cutlery Tray 3: #CT3

Clear acrylic inserts are available in a variety of stock sizes and can also be made to your custom specifications. Many styles to choose from including: flatware, utensils, bread boxes, vanities, spice racks, spice inserts, jewelry inserts, slotted dividers, sink trays, and stationary inserts for desk drawers. Made from 1/4" thick clear acrylic, solvent welded together with stain polished edges on all sides.



COMPANY MISSION

Western Dovetail is committed to providing high-quality dovetail drawers to the nation's high-end cabinetmakers efficiently and accurately, with exceptional service.



The Staff at Western Dovetail are Dovetail Drawer Experts.
Each employee is carefully trained, with an emphasis on quality, safety and efficiency. The company provides an opportunity for people interested in woodworking to learn valuable skills in a safe working environment. Many of the employees have been with the company for over 10 years. The sales and customer service staff are trained to handle even some of the most difficult questions. Hans Brede is the National Sales Manager and personally visits custom shops in the surrounding areas. Dana Nunes works at the front desk and handles customer service and inside sales. Matt Moller works at the back desk and handles technical support and job scheduling. Oscar Madrigal handles all the billing and accounting.


Drawer Tip

Any order can be specified as NATURAL, SELECT, or PREMIUM.
  • NATURAL is the standard grade for solid wood drawers and allows for natural color variation, some mineral and small closed knots.
  • SELECT jobs are hand selected to higher standards with no knots or stains.
  • PREMIUM drawers are carefully color matched and have no knots or stains, and minimal color variation, only the highest quality materials are used.