March 10, 2010
America's Premier Dovetail Drawer Company
Drawers > Standard Features
Standard Features
  • Completely assembled and finished and ready to install
  • Manufactured to your sizes within 7 days of confirmation
  • 5/8" thick Hard Maple with 3/8" thick maple ply bottoms
  • Half-blind English Dovetails are exposed on the sides only
  • Dovetails are sanded smooth and finished after assembly
  • Dovetails are cut clean and fit tight with no tear-out
  • Heights are in 1 inch increments plus 1/4", such as: 4 1/4"
  • Standard heights are every inch from 2 1/4" to 18 1/4"
  • Bottoms are let in on all 4 sides 1/2" up from bottom edge
  • Bottoms are nailed with 5/8 brads sealed in with hot melt
  • Dado is precisely concealed within the dovetail joint
  • The top edges of both sides receive a smooth 3/32" radius
  • Only the inside of the front and back gets 3/32" radius
  • Top edge is square at the front and back for a tight connection to the face
  • Sides are 1/8" lower than front and back for a clean joint on the top edge
  • Available in any width up to 42" or depth up to 32"
  • Finished with 1 coat of sealer and 2 coats of catalyzed lacquer
  • Tolerances are: +0, -1/32" for width, and +,- 1/16" for height and depth



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

Standard drawers are made with the assumption that a drawer face will be added to the front and the back will not be seen. When finish is applied, the fronts and backs may have only a sealer coat and will not be sanded unless premium finish is selected.