If you re using 1x material that is a full 3 4 then just subtract 1 1 2 but if you are using plywood it gets a little tricky since plywood isn t really 3 4.
Making plywood drawers.
A whole lot of making installing and building drawers is making sure things are lined up and square.
The bottom is usually 1 4 thick plywood for small drawers or 1 2 thick material for bigger drawers or drawers that will hold heavy objects.
Learn how to properly measure for drawer.
Also i make all my drawers using plywood for the box and plywood for the bottom.
The diy drawers fronts and backs are sandwiched between the sides so those need to be accounted for also.
In this video i show you how to make cabinet drawers using screws for the queen sized storage i ve been working on.
1 2 is a good option if you are doing a lot of drawers and want to save some money on materials.
Attach front back to bottom attach the front and back to the bottom with wood glue and 1 1 2 brad nails or narrow crown staples.
I like to use plywood to build my drawers because then i don t have to worry about twisted or warped boards causing me issues with alignment.
How to make drawers for any cabinet or other woodworking project where you need storage.