September 3, 2010
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, Inc. has served Americas top woodworkers with high quality custom dovetail drawers since 1993. With generations of woodworking experience to back up 15 years in the drawer business Western Dovetail, Inc. has led the way with complete drawer solutions for cabinetmakers across the US with quality, reliability and innovation.



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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
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.