Three equal drawers on a narrow carcass. Handy for paper, cables and office bits within reach.
What makes this design special
A drawer front over the whole face, split into three drawers. Make the bottom one taller for hanging files.
Dimensions
- Width 16 9/16″
- Height 23 5/8″
- Depth 19 11/16″
- 11/16″ plywood, 1/4″ back panel and drawer bottoms
- Fits under a desk of 28 3/8″
Panel sizes (cut list)
| Part | Size | Qty | Material | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side | 23 5/8 × 19 11/16″ | 2 | Plywood (birch) | 11/16″ |
| Top / bottom | 15 1/8 × 19 11/16″ | 2 | Plywood (birch) | 11/16″ |
| Back panel | 16 9/16 × 23 5/8″ | 1 | Plywood (birch) | 1/4″ |
| Drawer front | 15 1/4 × 7 1/2″ | 3 | Plywood (birch) | 11/16″ |
| Drawer side | 19 1/16 × 6 7/8″ | 6 | Plywood (birch) | 11/16″ |
| Drawer back | 12 11/16 × 6 7/8″ | 3 | Plywood (birch) | 11/16″ |
| Drawer bottom | 12 11/16 × 18 3/8″ | 3 | Plywood (birch) | 1/4″ |
These are the cut sizes the cabinet designer computes (edge banding and kerf included). For drawers and doors, always check the clearance your own slides and hinges need.
Open this project in the cabinet designer with the button below. You see the cabinet in 2D right away and can change the sizes, material and layout parametrically; the panel sizes and the cutting plan follow along. Rather save it yourself? Download the project file and open it via Open › Load project.
Material and sheets needed
Based on the panel sizes above, this project takes about 1 sheet of 3/4 in (18 mm) plywood and 1 sheet of 1/4 in (6 mm) plywood (back panel). Prices vary by country and store, so check your local supplier; the tool works out the exact number of sheets and can show real prices from its material library.
Make it your own
Every size here is a starting point. For more background, read the guide on building a drawer unit to size.