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Chapter 22

Drawer Construction

Introduction
To increase the efficiency of a cabinet, drawers may be placed in the body to provide a devoted space
for storage. Like the face-frame, drawer fronts have the potential to add tremendous beauty to your project.
Beside door fronts, drawers are the most visible part of the cabinet. So, it stands to reason, the more
aesthetically pleasing the drawer fronts, the more aesthetically pleasing the entire cabinet.

Types of drawers:
When constructing a cabinet with drawers, you must first decide what type of drawer face you want. The
drawer face is the front of the drawer. It is what you will pull on to open the drawer. It is also what people
will see. There are three different types of faces to choose from.

The Flush Drawer: The flush

mount drawer front is recessed

into the cabinet. When fully

closed the face/front is even

with the face-frame.

The Lipped Drawer: Lipped

drawer fronts overlap the

opening but do not completely

conceal the face-frame. They

may be constructed by either

cutting a rabbet joint on the

back of the drawer face or by

attaching the drawer face to a

separate piece of wood used to

form the front of the drawer

box.

The Overlay Drawer: Overlay

drawer fronts, like the lipped

drawer, overlap the opening.

However, this style completely

covers the face frame.

Unit V: Cabinetry Craftsmanship