How To Build DIY Cabinet Drawer Boxes & Install Slides

Crafted Workshop • February 23, 2025
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Want to level up your woodworking? 🪚 Grab my free PDF "Build Without Breaking the Bank : Essential Woodworking Tools Under $1,500" here : https://bit.ly/buildunder1500 // Building your own drawers can be a pretty daunting task when you're a beginner, but this video will break down everything you need to know about building DIY drawers. I'll go over different types of slides, how to size your drawers, drawer construction and, finally, drawer installation. // Tools I Use and Recommend // Ultralight Plywood : https://ultralightply.com/ Side Mount Slides : https://amzn.to/4196jG9 Undermount Slides : https://amzn.to/41dC2FZ Box Joint Blade (for cutting grooves) : https://amzn.to/3QtI7th Blum Drilling Template : https://amzn.to/4aA5sm5 Undercount Drawer Slide Jig : https://amzn.to/4hPT6sK Cordless Power Tools : https://amzn.to/3RIVKoz Stationary Power Tools : https://amzn.to/4aQLnrF Hand Tools & Layout Tools : https://amzn.to/4aAwLMK Electrical Tools : https://amzn.to/4aE4aWP 📹 SUBSCRIBE : https://goo.gl/V5gcNJ 💰 BECOME A MEMBER : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-hTi9atsD6wAl2s46LpAVw/join 👕 Get your Build It Yourself merch! http://bit.ly/BuildItYourselfMerch 📲 FOLLOW CRAFTED WORKSHOP! INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/craftedworkshop FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/craftedworkshop // Chapters // 00:00 Intro 00:47 Different Types of Drawer Slides 03:59 Drawer Slide Prices 06:59 Sizing Your Drawer Boxes 09:26 Drawer Slide Lengths 12:06 Drawer Box Materials 15:18 Building Your Drawer Box 17:55 Drawer Box Joinery 24:37 Installing Drawer Slides 28:28 Installing Drawer Fronts

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