Dovetail drawer

A dovetail joint looks like a row of fan-shaped pins and sockets. The pieces lock together, so the drawer sides cannot pull away from the front. Many woodworkers see this joint as a sign of good drawer construction.

When you shop, look at the drawer box. A solid wood box with dovetail corners holds up under daily use. Pair it with good drawer glides for smooth movement.

The EliteCraft brochure says its "Solid natural wood drawer box is constructed using four corner dovetail joints." The Seaside Dune tear sheet lists a 5/8 inch solid natural wood drawer box with four dovetail joints. Other lines use different drawers. For example, Urban uses a slim metal drawer. See the EliteCraft collection and Urban.