Cabinet Drawer Boxes

Eagle Woodworking manufactures custom cabinet drawer boxes built to your exact specifications. Designed for cabinetmakers and contractors, our drawer boxes combine durable dovetail construction, premium hardwoods, and flexible sizing options for a precise fit and reliable performance.

  • Product Description
  • Cabinet Drawer Box Description

    Eagle Woodworking manufactures custom dovetail drawer boxes for professional cabinetry projects, including kitchens, bathrooms, closets, offices, built-ins, and commercial spaces.

    Features & Customization Options:

    • Custom sizes built to your required width, height, and depth
    • Durable dovetail joinery for long-term strength and stability
    • Premium hardwood options including Soft Maple, White Oak, and Walnut
    • Available drawer inserts and specialty drawer configurations available
    • Compatible with soft-close and full-extension drawer slide systems
    • Built to the nearest 1/16" for a precise fit

    Construction

    Cabinet drawer boxes are built using precision-machined dovetail joinery for maximum strength and long-term durability. The interlocking dovetail joints naturally resist tension and daily wear, creating a drawer box designed to perform reliably in high-use areas.

  • Wood Types
  • Available Wood Types

    Choose from carefully selected, premium hardwood species to match your project's design and performance requirements.
    • Maple: This popular and affordable material offers a smooth, consistent grain pattern and excellent durability.
    • White Oak: This popular and affordable material offers a smooth, consistent grain pattern and excellent durability.
    • Walnut: Valued for its rich color and elegant grain patterns, Walnut provides a high-end appearance that complements luxury cabinetry and furniture projects.

    Additional wood species may be available upon request.

  • Sizes and Thickness Options
  • Sizes and Thickness Options

    Every drawer box is built to your exact specifications. Choose from standard or custom drawer box configurations to meet your project's requirements. Additional wood thicknesses may be available upon request.

    Cabinet Drawer Box Dimensions

    • Drawer heights from 2" to 12" in 1/16" increments
    • Drawer widths from 4" to 72" in 1/16" increments
    • Drawer depths from 4" to 72" in 1/16" increments

    Wood Thickness Options

    • Soft Maple: 1/2" and 5/8"
    • White Oak: 1/2"
    • Walnut: 1/2" and 5/8"

    Drawer Bottoms

    Our standard bottom groove placement is 1/2" from the bottom of the drawer box.

    • Maple: 1/4" and 3/8" bottom thicknesses
    • Walnut: Available in 1/4" and 3/8" bottom thicknesses
    • White Oak: Available in 3/8" bottom thickness

    Additional thicknesses may be available upon request.

  • Assembly and Finish
  • Assembly and Finish

    Our assembly and finishing processes are designed to deliver drawer boxes that arrive ready for installation with a clean, professional appearance.

    Fully Assembled Construction 

    Our standard cabinet drawer boxes arrive fully assembled and ready for installation. Each drawer box is carefully packaged to help protect it during shipping and ensure it arrives in excellent condition. Unassembled drawer boxes are available upon request for select applications.

    Sanding and Finish 

    To create a smooth, professional appearance, each drawer box undergoes a detailed multi-step sanding process. Drawer sides are sanded using a side sanding belt, followed by two rounds of hand sanding to create a flat, flush surface.

    Afterwards, each drawer box receives two coats of clear pre-catalyzed lacquer applied by hand to ensure a consistent and smooth finish.

  • Size Specifications and Tolerances
  • Size Specifications and Tolerances

    Every cabinet drawer box is manufactured to your exact specifications and built to the nearest 1/16" (1.6 mm).

    Our standard manufacturing tolerance is ±1/32" (0.8 mm), helping ensure consistent sizing and a precise fit across cabinetry projects.

    For best results, always verify cabinet dimensions, drawer slide requirements, and necessary clearances before ordering.

Cabinet Drawer Box Description

Eagle Woodworking manufactures custom dovetail drawer boxes for professional cabinetry projects, including kitchens, bathrooms, closets, offices, built-ins, and commercial spaces.

Features & Customization Options:

  • Custom sizes built to your required width, height, and depth
  • Durable dovetail joinery for long-term strength and stability
  • Premium hardwood options including Soft Maple, White Oak, and Walnut
  • Available drawer inserts and specialty drawer configurations available
  • Compatible with soft-close and full-extension drawer slide systems
  • Built to the nearest 1/16" for a precise fit

Construction

Cabinet drawer boxes are built using precision-machined dovetail joinery for maximum strength and long-term durability. The interlocking dovetail joints naturally resist tension and daily wear, creating a drawer box designed to perform reliably in high-use areas.

Available Wood Types

Choose from carefully selected, premium hardwood species to match your project's design and performance requirements.
  • Maple: This popular and affordable material offers a smooth, consistent grain pattern and excellent durability.
  • White Oak: This popular and affordable material offers a smooth, consistent grain pattern and excellent durability.
  • Walnut: Valued for its rich color and elegant grain patterns, Walnut provides a high-end appearance that complements luxury cabinetry and furniture projects.

Additional wood species may be available upon request.

Sizes and Thickness Options

Every drawer box is built to your exact specifications. Choose from standard or custom drawer box configurations to meet your project's requirements. Additional wood thicknesses may be available upon request.

Cabinet Drawer Box Dimensions

  • Drawer heights from 2" to 12" in 1/16" increments
  • Drawer widths from 4" to 72" in 1/16" increments
  • Drawer depths from 4" to 72" in 1/16" increments

Wood Thickness Options

  • Soft Maple: 1/2" and 5/8"
  • White Oak: 1/2"
  • Walnut: 1/2" and 5/8"

Drawer Bottoms

Our standard bottom groove placement is 1/2" from the bottom of the drawer box.

  • Maple: 1/4" and 3/8" bottom thicknesses
  • Walnut: Available in 1/4" and 3/8" bottom thicknesses
  • White Oak: Available in 3/8" bottom thickness

Additional thicknesses may be available upon request.

Assembly and Finish

Our assembly and finishing processes are designed to deliver drawer boxes that arrive ready for installation with a clean, professional appearance.

Fully Assembled Construction 

Our standard cabinet drawer boxes arrive fully assembled and ready for installation. Each drawer box is carefully packaged to help protect it during shipping and ensure it arrives in excellent condition. Unassembled drawer boxes are available upon request for select applications.

Sanding and Finish 

To create a smooth, professional appearance, each drawer box undergoes a detailed multi-step sanding process. Drawer sides are sanded using a side sanding belt, followed by two rounds of hand sanding to create a flat, flush surface.

Afterwards, each drawer box receives two coats of clear pre-catalyzed lacquer applied by hand to ensure a consistent and smooth finish.

Size Specifications and Tolerances

Every cabinet drawer box is manufactured to your exact specifications and built to the nearest 1/16" (1.6 mm).

Our standard manufacturing tolerance is ±1/32" (0.8 mm), helping ensure consistent sizing and a precise fit across cabinetry projects.

For best results, always verify cabinet dimensions, drawer slide requirements, and necessary clearances before ordering.

Cabinet Drawer Box FAQ

Can cabinet drawer boxes be replaced?

Yes. Custom cabinet drawer boxes can be manufactured to replace worn, damaged, or poorly functioning drawer boxes. Accurate measurements help ensure the new drawer box fits the existing cabinet opening, drawer front, and drawer slide system.

Can drawer boxes be added to existing cabinets?
Yes. Drawer boxes can often be added to existing cabinets when there is enough interior cabinet space and proper clearance for drawer slides. This is common in pantry cabinets, base cabinets, vanities, and built-ins.
What is the typical lead time?

Our standard lead time for cabinet drawer boxes, specialty drawers, and drawer inserts is typically 1–2 weeks.

What wood types are available for cabinet drawer boxes?

We offer Soft Maple, White Oak, and Walnut as our standard cabinet drawer box hardwood options. Additional species may be available upon request.

How do I measure for a cabinet drawer box?

Measure the interior width, depth, and height of your cabinet opening while accounting for your drawer slide type and required clearances. See our Drawers Measuring Instructions for step-by-step guidance.

Can cabinet drawer boxes be used with undermount slides?

Yes. Cabinet drawer boxes can be prepared for undermount slides with optional notching and boring when specified during ordering.

Do cabinet drawer boxes come assembled?

Yes. Our standard cabinet drawer boxes arrive fully assembled and ready for installation. Unassembled drawer boxes are available upon request for select applications.

How do I access the full FAQ list?

For our full list of frequently asked questions, visit our knowledge base.

How to Order Cabinet Drawer Boxes

From measuring to delivery, we've designed our ordering process to help cabinetmakers, contractors, and woodworkers get custom drawer boxes quickly and accurately.

  • Measure
  • Measure

    Start by measuring your cabinet's interior dimensions and identifying the drawer slide system you plan to use. Be sure to account for required clearances and any special design considerations before submitting your order.

    Use our measuring guide for detailed instructions and sizing recommendations.

  • Request a Quote
  • Request a Quote

    Visit our Drawer Box Order page to request a quote.

    Provide your measurements, preferred wood species, bottom options, and any special requirements, such as undermount slide preparation or custom drawer inserts. New customers will receive a detailed quote before placing an order.

  • Confirm Order
  • Confirm Order

    Once you've reviewed your quote, approve the proposal to move your order into production.

    We'll verify specifications, process payment for new customers, and send an Order Acknowledgement with complete order details before manufacturing begins.

  • Track Order
  • Track Order Progress

    Monitor your order status, invoices, and payment history through our online customer portal.

    You'll also receive updates throughout the manufacturing process, helping you plan project schedules and installations with confidence.

  • Delivery
  • Delivery

    Every order is carefully packaged to help prevent damage during transit.

    Local customers can choose Eagle Delivery or shop pickup. For customers outside our delivery area, we ship throughout North America using the most efficient parcel or freight option based on your order size and location.

Measure

Start by measuring your cabinet's interior dimensions and identifying the drawer slide system you plan to use. Be sure to account for required clearances and any special design considerations before submitting your order.

Use our measuring guide for detailed instructions and sizing recommendations.

Request a Quote

Visit our Drawer Box Order page to request a quote.

Provide your measurements, preferred wood species, bottom options, and any special requirements, such as undermount slide preparation or custom drawer inserts. New customers will receive a detailed quote before placing an order.

Confirm Order

Once you've reviewed your quote, approve the proposal to move your order into production.

We'll verify specifications, process payment for new customers, and send an Order Acknowledgement with complete order details before manufacturing begins.

Track Order Progress

Monitor your order status, invoices, and payment history through our online customer portal.

You'll also receive updates throughout the manufacturing process, helping you plan project schedules and installations with confidence.

Delivery

Every order is carefully packaged to help prevent damage during transit.

Local customers can choose Eagle Delivery or shop pickup. For customers outside our delivery area, we ship throughout North America using the most efficient parcel or freight option based on your order size and location.

Ready for Your Cabinet Drawer Boxes?

Whether you're building new cabinetry, replacing existing drawer boxes, or completing a cabinet refacing project, Eagle Woodworking makes it easy to order custom dovetail drawer boxes built to your exact specifications.