February 6, 2012
America's Premier Dovetail Drawer Company
Custom Options > File Drawers
File Drawers


Standard File Drawers
F1) Standard "Letter" rails run front to back - (4 slots)
F2) Standard "Legal" rails run front to back - (4 slots)
F3) Standard both "Legal" and "Letter" rails run front to back - (6 slots)
F4) Lateral "Letter" rails run side to side - (4 slots)
F5) Lateral "Legal" rails run side to side - (4 slots)
F6) Lateral both "Legal" and "Letter" rails run side to side - (6 slots)
F7) Double Standard 2 sets of "Letter" rails run front to back - (8 slots)
F8) Double Standard "Legal" rails run front to back - (8 slots)
F9) Double Standard "Legal" and "Letter" front to back - (12 slots)
  • Rail is typically 1/8" X 3/4" fo rspans up to 24", and 1/8"X1" for spans over 24"
  • Please specify rail size and if you want us to supply the rail cut-to-size
  • We can provide anodized aluminum rails cut to size for $1.50 per lineal foot
  • Standard height for file drawers is 10 1/8" - 10 1/4"
  • Minimum width for F1 is 14 1/16" for 1/2" thick sides and 14 5/16" for 5/8" thick sides
  • Minimum width for F2 is 17 1/16" for 1/2" thick sides and 17 5/16" for 5/8" thick sides
  • Minimum width for F3 is 17 1/16" for 1/2" thick sides and 17 5/16" for 5/8" thick sides
  • No minimum width for F4, F5, & F6
  • Minimum depth for F4 is 14 1/16" for 1/2" thick sides and 14 5/16" for 5/8" thick sides
  • Minimum depth for F5 is 17 1/16" for 1/2" thick sides and 17 5/16" for 5/8" thick sides
  • Minimum depth for F6 is 17 1/16" for 1/2" thick sides and 17 5/16" for 5/8" thick sides
  • To Specify a combination of Standard and Lateral combine two types such as: F1 / F4
The most versatile system is to cut the rails in and hang them from the sides or fronts and backs of the drawer. Always figure on 12 5/16" to the outside of the rails. Ad 3" inches for legal size files.
Also available: (for tight spaces where the smallest dimension is required)
  • Embedded black fiber-track rails & Rabbeted Solid wood Rails
    • Letter size file Drawers must be exactly 12 15/16" for 1/2" thick and 12 3/16" for 5/8" thick
    • Legal size file Drawers must be 15 15/16" for 1/2" thick and 16 3/16" for 5/8" thickness
  • Plastic clip-on rails: For 1/2" drawer sides only, must be 13 1/8" for letter, or 16 1/8" for legal
  • Flush bottom file drawers: 9 5/8" height with flush 1/4" bottoms or 9 3/4" height with 3/8" bottoms
Clip on rails require no special machining and can easily be added after the drawer is assembled.


Embedded black fiber track rails can be used in taight spaces. They are glued into a groove during assembly.



Western Dovetail Ships Directly to the Customer
Completely assembled and finished drawers are shipped from Western Dovetail to any destination in the USA. Most orders ship in 5 to 7 days. Local orders can also be delivered in the company vehicle. Delivery is available for most shops in the Bay Area. Other California destinations are shipped overnight and arrive the next day. Shipments outside of California are sent via common carrier or UPS at the best possible rate.




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
If the drawer is to be used as a "Pull-Out" with an exposed front, it should be noted accordingly and a PREMIUM front will be used.