Two equal drawers on a low, square carcass. Check the clearance your slides need and the drawers will run smoothly.
What makes this design special
A drawer front over the whole face, split into two equal drawers. Make it three, or add an open bay.
Dimensions
- Width 17 11/16″
- Height 17 11/16″
- Depth 15 3/4″
- 11/16″ plywood, 1/4″ back panel and drawer bottoms
Panel sizes (cut list)
| Part | Size | Qty | Material | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side | 17 11/16 × 15 3/4″ | 2 | Plywood (birch) | 11/16″ |
| Top / bottom | 16 5/16 × 15 3/4″ | 2 | Plywood (birch) | 11/16″ |
| Back panel | 17 11/16 × 17 11/16″ | 1 | Plywood (birch) | 1/4″ |
| Drawer front | 16 7/16 × 8 1/4″ | 2 | Plywood (birch) | 11/16″ |
| Drawer side | 15 1/8 × 7 5/8″ | 4 | Plywood (birch) | 11/16″ |
| Drawer back | 13 7/8 × 7 5/8″ | 2 | Plywood (birch) | 11/16″ |
| Drawer bottom | 13 7/8 × 14 7/16″ | 2 | 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.