March 10, 2010
America's Premier Dovetail Drawer Company
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Drawer Heights

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
1/4" up
From 7/8" to 1/8" over the inch
3/8" up
From 0" to 1/4" over the inch
1/2" up
From 1/8" to 3/8" 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
1/4" up
From 3/4" to 1/8" over the inch
3/8" up
From 7/8" to 1/4" over the inch
1/2" up
From 0" to 3/8" over the inch





Another noteworthy accomplishment is that Western Dovetail has been recognized by the INC. Magazine for being one of the 5000 fastest growing companies in the US for three years in a row including 2009. In addition to the INC 5000, Western Dovetail also made the WOOD 100 list for the past 2 years which represents the nations fastest growing woodworking companies. Although the company has grown over the years, it has always been at a steady pace allowing for continued quality control and constant improvement.



Corner Drawers, Curved Drawers and more...
Western Dovetail has unveiled a whole new line of space saving drawer solutions. Three different corner drawers to choose from. The Chevron Corner Drawer is a new design for the . The new drawer optimizes the space for utensils. Curved front drawers can now be made at any angle with fronts or backs made to the curved profile or radius of the customer’s choice. Drawers can also be made at any angle with true dovetails made to fit perfectly. Curved front drawers can also be used in corners with a concave curved front.


Drawer Tip

Please use a Western Dovetail Order Form. Check all of the appropriate boxes on the form and fill in the proper mailing and shipping info. If the job is too complicated to fit on the form, include additional pages for drawings and explain the details in writing. Any details discussed on the phone should be verified in writing and should appear on the quote.