May 21, 2013
America's Premier Dovetail Drawer Company
Custom Options > Drawer Heights
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.




Western Dovetail joined the early pioneers in the GREEN movement to become America's first FSC certified dovetail drawer company in 1998. Since the company began, a constant effort has been made to be responsible about the materials used and the waste that is generated. Many materials are available to make drawers that are certified meet FSC chain of custody requirements.


Drawer Tip
Consider purchasing all of your drawer slides with your drawers to ensure that your drawers and hardware are compatible. Most major brands of drawer slides are in stock and can ship with your drawers without adding costs to pallet freight.