| Boxes They look just like they sound: rectangular and ready to be filled up with shelving and drawers. Boxes are typically... |
| When plywood is used, it’s typically ¾ inch thick and has a maple or birch veneer. Plywood is made from layers of wood laminated... |
| Particleboard’s draw is its low price. Made from pressed bits of wood bound together with adhesives, particleboard can be... |
| MDF is also less expensive than plywood; it has a more uniform surface than particleboard. MDF is often used for paint-grade... |
| On boxes that will have European-style doors and drawers (where the doors and drawers completely cover the box — also known... |
| Drawers and Shelves Drawers and shelves are also made from particleboard, MDF or plywood, and can be assembled in a number... |
| A step up in cost and longevity is dovetail construction: Small pieces on the ends are routed out to key into one another,... |
| The sides of the drawers are usually made from ½ inch of material with a bottom panel that’s ¼ inch thick. This is another... |
| You can make a decision about drawers based on performance or aesthetics. Ask to see different drawer construction options... |
| Shelves can be installed fixed, or they can be adjustable, with pegs that fit into rows of holes on each side of the cabinet.... |
| One more note on the drawers and boxes: Larger-production cabinetmakers tend to build their drawers and boxes at the same... |
