It doesn't matter what size or depth you make them, some won't be right no matter what, and you will never have enough of them.
It doesn't matter what size or depth you make them, some won't be right no matter what, and you will never have enough of them.
Consider the types of tools you'll store. Staggered depths can optimize space for various items. Maybe reserve a couple of deeper drawers for bulkier tools.
For my router table, and also for my primary storage, the drawers were made with the technique where the bottom is the runner. It slides in a groove cut into the plywood sides. The bottom is simply glued to the drawer side bottom edge and stapled.
I have been pleasantly surprised at how well they have held up over the years.
I would not hesitate to glue it, and the crown staples I used worked well (and fast)
2x 3"
2x 7"
1x12"
Seams to be what I should have done everywhere but only did it on my last set
I did 6,8,8,12 or therabouts on my first set and I could have had more usable space.
Another drawer construction question - Building preferences = Butt joint with glue and screws, dados with G&S, Dominos with G&S, or a 45° Lock Miter Router with glue? TIA
Tim in Hill Country of Texas
Forgot Pocket hole Screws (with or without glue)
Tim in Hill Country of Texas
I was sucked into some youtube videos recently, testing this very question from a strength perspective.
Some surprises to me: Butt joints are better than I imagined. Screws and dowels and dominos do not necessarily improve strength. Basic mitered joints or rabbet with glue were better than expected. Dovetails and box joints were not really worth the effort strength wise. Fasteners actually weakened the joint in some cases.
So for the most basic functional drawer - simple mitered corners, glued, with a bottom simply glued and stapled on may be hard to beat in terms of simplicity to functional strength payoff.
Dovetails with glue
Leigh D3 with two PC 690's that only change for depth. D3 finger spacing changes drawer to drawer, just too easy.
Hobby shop, don't make money from it
Ron
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