Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Insert

Eagle Woodworking's Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Insert is a cohesive, customizable solution for organizing kitchen utensils, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.

  • Product Description
  • Product Description

    Elevate your kitchen with Eagle Woodworking's Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Insert, a seamless and integrated solution crafted as one complete unit with the drawer box. Designed to organize both cutlery and utensils in a single elegant layout, this customizable insert combines sleek functionality with refined aesthetics, enhancing the usability and style of any kitchen.

    Ideal For

    Dual-Purpose Elegance — ideal for kitchens requiring an efficient and polished solution for storing both cutlery and utensils, blending practicality with a tailored, upscale design.

    Default Specs

    • Typically installed in a 4" high drawer.
    • Dividers are spaced evenly by default, with approximate spacing between dividers of 3" to 4".
    • Default inserts are fixed.
    • Insert height is approximately 1/2" to 1" below drawer height. 
  • Wood Types
  • Available Wood Types

    Always In Stock

    • Soft Maple (1/2" and 5/8" thickness)
    • Walnut (1/2" thickness)
    • White Oak (1/2" thickness)

    Requests for wood types and thicknesses not listed above are available but may require longer than standard lead times.

    Other Wood Types

    • Baltic Birch Plywood
    • Hard Maple
    • Cherry
    • Red Oak
  • Sizes and Thickness Options
  • Sizes and Thickness Options

    Dovetail Drawer Box Dimensions

    • Drawer Height: heights range from 3" to 12" in 1/16" increments.
    • Drawer Width and Depth: width and depth greater from 4" to 72" in 1/16" increments.  

    Wood Thickness Options

    • Soft maple is available in stock at 1/2" and 5/8" thickness.
    • Walnut and White Oak are available in stock at 1/2" thickness.
    • Additional wood thicknesses not held in stock are available at request, but may require longer than standard lead times. 
  • Drawer Bottoms
  • Drawer Bottoms

    • We offer 1/4" and 3/8" thickness bottoms in stock for maple and walnut.
    • White Oak is available in stock for 3/8" thickness only.
    • Our standard bottom groove placement is 1/2" from the bottom of the drawer box.
  • Assembly and Finish
  • Assembly and Finish

    Drawer Box Assembly 

    Standard dovetail drawers are made fully assembled. Unassembled dovetail drawers are available upon request. 

    Drawer Box Sanding

    After assembly, drawer sides are run through a side sanding belt, followed by two rounds of top sanding by hand to create a flat, flush top, and a final edge break post-finish. 

    Drawer Box Finish 

    After drawer box assembly and initial prep sanding, we apply two coats of a water-based, clear lacquer by hand to ensure a consistent and smooth finish. 

  • Size Specifications and Tolerances
  • Size Specifications and Tolerances

    Eagle Woodworking manufactures all wood products to the nearest 1/16" or 1.6mm, allowing for a tolerance of +/-1/32" or +/-0.8mm.

Product Description

Elevate your kitchen with Eagle Woodworking's Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Insert, a seamless and integrated solution crafted as one complete unit with the drawer box. Designed to organize both cutlery and utensils in a single elegant layout, this customizable insert combines sleek functionality with refined aesthetics, enhancing the usability and style of any kitchen.

Ideal For

Dual-Purpose Elegance — ideal for kitchens requiring an efficient and polished solution for storing both cutlery and utensils, blending practicality with a tailored, upscale design.

Default Specs

  • Typically installed in a 4" high drawer.
  • Dividers are spaced evenly by default, with approximate spacing between dividers of 3" to 4".
  • Default inserts are fixed.
  • Insert height is approximately 1/2" to 1" below drawer height. 

Available Wood Types

Always In Stock

  • Soft Maple (1/2" and 5/8" thickness)
  • Walnut (1/2" thickness)
  • White Oak (1/2" thickness)

Requests for wood types and thicknesses not listed above are available but may require longer than standard lead times.

Other Wood Types

  • Baltic Birch Plywood
  • Hard Maple
  • Cherry
  • Red Oak

Sizes and Thickness Options

Dovetail Drawer Box Dimensions

  • Drawer Height: heights range from 3" to 12" in 1/16" increments.
  • Drawer Width and Depth: width and depth greater from 4" to 72" in 1/16" increments.  

Wood Thickness Options

  • Soft maple is available in stock at 1/2" and 5/8" thickness.
  • Walnut and White Oak are available in stock at 1/2" thickness.
  • Additional wood thicknesses not held in stock are available at request, but may require longer than standard lead times. 

Drawer Bottoms

  • We offer 1/4" and 3/8" thickness bottoms in stock for maple and walnut.
  • White Oak is available in stock for 3/8" thickness only.
  • Our standard bottom groove placement is 1/2" from the bottom of the drawer box.

Assembly and Finish

Drawer Box Assembly 

Standard dovetail drawers are made fully assembled. Unassembled dovetail drawers are available upon request. 

Drawer Box Sanding

After assembly, drawer sides are run through a side sanding belt, followed by two rounds of top sanding by hand to create a flat, flush top, and a final edge break post-finish. 

Drawer Box Finish 

After drawer box assembly and initial prep sanding, we apply two coats of a water-based, clear lacquer by hand to ensure a consistent and smooth finish. 

Size Specifications and Tolerances

Eagle Woodworking manufactures all wood products to the nearest 1/16" or 1.6mm, allowing for a tolerance of +/-1/32" or +/-0.8mm.

Understand the Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Insert

See how Eagle Woodworking's Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Insert can enhance the overall functionality and aesthetics of any kitchen environment.

Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Insert FAQ

What is the typical lead time?

Our standard lead time for dovetail drawers and drawer inserts is 1-2 weeks.

What makes the Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Insert different from other drawer options?

The Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Insert offers a versatile design, integrating storage for both cutlery and utensils within a single, cohesive unit. With fixed or customizable dividers spaced evenly at 3"-4", it ensures easy access and a refined appearance, making it a sophisticated and functional upgrade for any kitchen.

What wood types are available for Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Inserts?

All our custom inserts are available in our standard wood types of soft maple, white oak and walnut. Requests for other wood types can be accommodated but may require longer than normal lead times.

How do I measure for Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Inserts?

No special measurements are required. Use the standard drawer measurement instructions to determine your drawer dimensions. 

For any non-standard requests, annotate the request in the 'notes' section of the order form.

What is the thickness of the dividers?

Our standard drawer divider thickness is 3/8"

How to access full FAQ list?

For our full list of frequently asked questions, visit our knowledge base.

How to Order Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Inserts

See how our process works from measuring to delivery to ensure your drawer order experience is as seamless as possible. 

  • Measure
  • Measure

    Before submitting your quote or order request, you must first determine the appropriate measurements.

    Our drawer order dimensions are based on the measurements for the actual drawers, not the cabinet openings.

    To determine drawer dimensions, deductions from the cabinet opening are required based on the drawer thickness and hardware pairing. 

  • Request a Quote
  • Request a Quote

    Visit our Drawer Order page to fill out the quote and order form. Enter your details and drawer box information.

    New customers will receive a quote first, regardless of selecting 'order'.

    Select Drawer Option C to add a Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Insert to your drawer order.

  • Confirm Order
  • Confirm Order

    Quotes are delivered via email, where you may approve and convert to an order by clicking the ‘Approve Quote’ button within the email.

    Once approved, new customers will be prompted to enter their payment information directly into our secure payment processor.

    Once an order is confirmed by Eagle Woodworking, you will receive an Order Acknowledgement via email. 

  • Track Order
  • Track Order Progress

    Eagle Woodworking sends updates on your order progress as it moves through our production stages: order acknowledged, order scheduled for production, order in production, order complete.

    We also provide an online portal to view and manage all your quotes, orders, and invoices as well as make payments.

  • Delivery
  • Delivery

    Once your order is complete, Eagle Woodworking will package your drawers for delivery, taking extra precautions to ensure nothing is damaged during shipping. We offer an internal Eagle Delivery service or customer pick-up for local customers.

    For customers outside of our internal delivery area, we will ship via small parcel or pallet, whichever is cheaper for the customer.

Measure

Before submitting your quote or order request, you must first determine the appropriate measurements.

Our drawer order dimensions are based on the measurements for the actual drawers, not the cabinet openings.

To determine drawer dimensions, deductions from the cabinet opening are required based on the drawer thickness and hardware pairing. 

Request a Quote

Visit our Drawer Order page to fill out the quote and order form. Enter your details and drawer box information.

New customers will receive a quote first, regardless of selecting 'order'.

Select Drawer Option C to add a Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Insert to your drawer order.

Confirm Order

Quotes are delivered via email, where you may approve and convert to an order by clicking the ‘Approve Quote’ button within the email.

Once approved, new customers will be prompted to enter their payment information directly into our secure payment processor.

Once an order is confirmed by Eagle Woodworking, you will receive an Order Acknowledgement via email. 

Track Order Progress

Eagle Woodworking sends updates on your order progress as it moves through our production stages: order acknowledged, order scheduled for production, order in production, order complete.

We also provide an online portal to view and manage all your quotes, orders, and invoices as well as make payments.

Delivery

Once your order is complete, Eagle Woodworking will package your drawers for delivery, taking extra precautions to ensure nothing is damaged during shipping. We offer an internal Eagle Delivery service or customer pick-up for local customers.

For customers outside of our internal delivery area, we will ship via small parcel or pallet, whichever is cheaper for the customer.

Ready for your Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Inserts?

You can order Cutlery/Utensil Drawer Inserts through our online form. Simply put in your information, add any necessary details — like a job number —, select your delivery option, and then choose specifics like wood species and thickness. If it sounds simple, that’s because it is.