Plywood is a popular material for drawer boxes due to several advantageous properties that make it a suitable choice for various applications in furniture and cabinetry. Here’s why plywood is often chosen for drawer construction:
1. Strength and Durability
- Layered Construction: Plywood is made from layers (or “plies”) of wood veneer glued together, with the grain of each layer oriented perpendicular to the adjacent layers. This cross-lamination gives plywood strength and reduces the risk of warping or bending.
- Load-Bearing Capacity: The layered construction enhances its ability to support weight and withstand stress, making it suitable for holding heavy items in drawers.
2. Stability
- Dimensional Stability: Unlike solid wood, plywood is less prone to expanding or contracting with changes in humidity and temperature. This stability helps maintain the shape and functionality of the drawer over time.
- Resistant to Warping: The cross-grain construction helps prevent warping and twisting, ensuring that the drawer maintains its shape.
3. Cost-Effectiveness
- Affordability: Plywood is generally less expensive than solid hardwoods, making it a cost-effective option for drawer boxes without compromising on quality.
- Efficient Use of Resources: Plywood uses smaller pieces of wood to create a larger, stable sheet, making it a more resource-efficient option compared to using large pieces of solid wood.
4. Versatility
- Variety of Grades: Plywood is available in different grades and finishes, allowing for customization based on the specific requirements of the drawer, including appearance and durability.
- Ease of Finishing: Plywood surfaces can be easily sanded and finished, and can accept stains, paints, and veneers well, allowing for a variety of aesthetic options.
5. Ease of Construction
- Workability: Plywood is relatively easy to cut, shape, and assemble, making it suitable for use in drawer construction where precise dimensions are important.
- Joint Compatibility: Plywood can be joined using standard woodworking techniques, including dovetail joints, box joints, and dowels.
6. Consistency
- Uniformity: Plywood provides a consistent surface and structure compared to solid wood, which can have variations in grain and density. This uniformity can result in a more predictable final product.
7. Environmental Considerations
- Sustainable Sourcing: Many plywood products are made from renewable resources and can be sourced from sustainably managed forests. Additionally, engineered wood products like plywood can use wood by-products more efficiently.
8. Weight
- Lightweight: Plywood is relatively lightweight compared to some solid woods, which can make handling and installation easier.
How To Buy Plywood Drawer Boxes
To place your plywood drawer boxes order; first click here to create an account. List your contact info for you or your business and then submit. Once you log in you’ll see your name and an empty cart. To start your plywood drawer box order click in the bottom right where it says “Create new order”.
Select either Dovetail Drawer Box or Dowel Drawer Box to begin placing your order. If you want to have any options such as angled drawers, plumber drawers, drawer in drawer, or trash rollout select your option now. Once you’ve done that follow the ordering steps below to submit your order.
1. Select Wood Type – Select if you’d like to have your plywood drawer boxes made from FSC Certified lumber along with if you want the drawers to be finished or unfinished.
2. Select Sides Thickness – Select how thick the sides should be from 1 of 3 thickness options. You may choose from 1/2″, 5/8″, and 3/4″ thicknesses for your drawer box order.
3. Select Assembly Method – Next select if you want your plywood drawer box order to come assembled or flat packed with bottoms and ready for you to assemble yourself.
4. Select Bottom Material – Select the bottom material of your choice from finished or unfinished solid wood types, no bottom, or even custom bottoms for your drawer box order.
5. Select Bottom Thickness – There is an option for how thick you want the bottom of your drawers to be. You may choose 1/2, 1/4, or no bottom section for your drawer boxes.
6. Select Bottom Placement – You will also need to select where you would like the bottom of the drawer to be fabricated. Customers can choose from a variety of heights or flush.
7. Select To Edge/Finishing – Drawer box clients can also choose the top edge finish they prefer from clear foil, birch foil, matching PVC, or finishing for after assembly.
8. Select Undermount Notching – You can choose from a wide variety of undermount notching that prepares your drawer boxes for the type of glides you plan to install.
9. List Order Details – Lastly you can add comments, the number of drawers you need, the width, depth, height, bottom label, and other options like logos, scoops, dividers or file slots.
If you’re ready to order plywood drawer for your bathroom or kitchen cabinetry project it is simple and fast to order with DC Drawers. Simply provide the details of which type of joint you want, which material you prefer, and the sizes and quantities you need. We take care of the rest and ship straight to your shop or your home.
Plywood Drawer Box Sizes
Plywood Drawer Option #1 – The drawer bottom is raised up 3/8″ from the bottom edge of the drawer box. This is standard for receiving side mount or bottom mount drawer glides.
Plywood Drawer Option #2 – The drawer bottom is raised up 1/2″ from the bottom edge of the drawer box. This is standard for boxes getting under mount soft close drawer glides.
Plywood Drawer Option #3 – Drawers constructed with 1/2 inch raised drawer bottoms from the bottom edge will have a small gap approximately 1/4″ wide where the grove passes through the side.
Custom Plywood Drawer Options
Drawers can be outfitted with the best organization products on the market. You can also get laser engraving to brand your drawers and further market your cabinetry company. We have a wide variety of options to customize drawer boxes for your clients, they include laser engraving, angled drawer boxes, drawer scoops, file drawers, dividers, and notching & drilling.
Laser Engraving – For the cabinet installation company or discerning homeowner logos can be laser engraved into the drawer boxes
Angled Drawers – Our angled drawer boxes make it quick and easy to store and retrieve larger items like pots and pans.
Drawer Scoops – Drawers that feature drawer scoops are easier to open and offer homeowners a more flush look without pulls or knobs
File Drawers – For kitchens that have a wealth of recipes or work from home professionals having file drawers keeps you organized.
Dividers – Storage without organization is chaotic. Our drawer dividers help ensure that everything has a place, and can be in it.
Notching & Drilling – We offer notching and drilling of our plywood drawer boxes so they come ready to install at your home or business.
Place Your Plywood Drawer Boxes Order
If you’re ready to place your order simply set up your account, follow the ordering steps, and get your order in with Drawer Connection! DC Drawers offers 24/7 online ordering, friendly customer service, affordable plywood drawer boxes, and the ability to customize your drawer boxes exactly how you need or want them!
