Cabinet Drawer Boxes

Wood Options for Cabinet Drawer Boxes

Everywhere you look, it seems like cabinets and drawers are increasingly made from flimsy materials. Not our drawer boxes. We use several wood species in the construction of drawer boxes.

Selecting the right wood species for a drawer box impacts durability, appearance, and budget, especially for high-use kitchens. When you order from us, you can choose between the following types of wood:

• Birch: This wood material is often considered an entry-level hardwood, due to its lower price point compared to maple. The truth is, birch looks a lot like maple to the untrained eye, making it an ideal option for drawer boxes. 
• Maple: Maple is often the go-to wood for cabinetmakers. It’s a durable hardwood that resists scratches and dings better than birch or walnut. Maple also has a smooth finish and slightly more sheen.
• Walnut: When you want to offer an attractive material to customers, walnut is the way to go. This hardwood is slightly less durable than maple but provides a beautiful finish. Walnut is less common than other wood species, so it costs a little more, making it a premium offering for cabinetmakers.  

Dovetail Drawer Box Construction

We use dovetail joints in our dovetail drawer boxes because the interlocking pins and tails provide long-term strength and stability. We use dovetail joints in the construction of our cabinet drawer boxes to achieve this goal. Dovetail joints lock together with a series of pins and tails. The pins and tails unite to create a fastening that is much sturdier than rabbet joints, which often rely on staples to hold the sides of the drawer together. 

The interlocking pins and tails stay strong over time, meaning the drawers last longer, no matter what their owners put them through. Dovetail joints are a sign of high-quality, dependable construction. 

Drawer Box Special Features and Options

Drawer box options can improve functionality, installation fit, and branding. Conestoga offers multiple drawer box features, including bread box rout options, hand pulls, undermount notching configurations, and custom logo marking options (where available by product). These features make it easier to deliver drawers that install cleanly and match the intended use of the cabinet. Some of our special features include:

• Bread box rout: Turn a standard drawer into a bread box with the addition of a sliding lid. The lid helps keep bread from going stale and increases the functionality of your cabinet drawers. 
• Hand pulls: Hand pulls make it easy for people to pull out drawers installed inside of a cabinet, such as those used to organize pots and pans. 

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If you already know your cabinet requirements, we can help confirm drawer box specs, wood options, and ordering details. Visit How to Buy for next steps, or contact us to get pricing guidance for an upcoming project

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