Maple Drawer Boxes

Eagle Woodworking’s maple drawer boxes offer precision craftsmanship, durability, and timeless appeal. Made from high-quality soft maple, these dovetail-constructed drawers provide a smooth and customizable storage solution for any project. With multiple thickness options and custom sizing available, our maple drawer boxes are ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, office spaces, and custom cabinetry.

  • Product Description
  • Maple Drawer Boxes Description

    Eagle Woodworking’s maple drawer boxes are built for lasting durability and precision. Crafted from premium soft maple, these dovetail drawer boxes offer exceptional strength, smooth finishes, and customizable options to fit your project’s exact needs. Designed for seamless integration into cabinetry, our maple drawer boxes provide a professional, high-quality solution.

    Features & Customization Options:

    • Premium soft maple construction for durability with a smooth finish.
    • Dovetail joinery ensures long-lasting strength and a seamless look.
    • Custom sizing available, with dimensions precise to 1/16”.
    • Multiple wood thickness options: 1/2” and 5/8”.
    • Standard and custom drawer bottoms in 1/4” or 3/8” thickness.
    • Quick 1-2 week lead time with real-time order tracking. 

    Ideal For

    Maple drawer boxes are ideal for cabinetmakers, contractors, and designers looking for high-quality, everyday solutions. Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, offices, or commercial spaces, these drawers provide a sleek, strong, and long-lasting option for any project.

  • Wood Types
  • Available Wood Types

    Premium Maple

    Our maple drawers are crafted from clear Appalachian maple, known for its strength, white color, and classic appeal. Available in 1/2" and 5/8" thickness, maple drawer boxes make an excellent choice for those looking for both beauty and functionality in cabinetry projects.

    Other Wood Types

    We also offer a variety of other woods to suit your needs:
    • White Oak
    • Walnut
    • Baltic Birch Plywood
    • Hard Maple
    • Cherry
    • Red Oak

    Requests for non-standard wood types or different thicknesses are available, though lead times may vary. 

  • 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

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

    • Maple drawer bottoms available in stock for 1/4" and 3/8" thickness.
    • 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 clear pre-catalyzed 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.

Maple Drawer Boxes Description

Eagle Woodworking’s maple drawer boxes are built for lasting durability and precision. Crafted from premium soft maple, these dovetail drawer boxes offer exceptional strength, smooth finishes, and customizable options to fit your project’s exact needs. Designed for seamless integration into cabinetry, our maple drawer boxes provide a professional, high-quality solution.

Features & Customization Options:

  • Premium soft maple construction for durability with a smooth finish.
  • Dovetail joinery ensures long-lasting strength and a seamless look.
  • Custom sizing available, with dimensions precise to 1/16”.
  • Multiple wood thickness options: 1/2” and 5/8”.
  • Standard and custom drawer bottoms in 1/4” or 3/8” thickness.
  • Quick 1-2 week lead time with real-time order tracking. 

Ideal For

Maple drawer boxes are ideal for cabinetmakers, contractors, and designers looking for high-quality, everyday solutions. Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, offices, or commercial spaces, these drawers provide a sleek, strong, and long-lasting option for any project.

Available Wood Types

Premium Maple

Our maple drawers are crafted from clear Appalachian maple, known for its strength, white color, and classic appeal. Available in 1/2" and 5/8" thickness, maple drawer boxes make an excellent choice for those looking for both beauty and functionality in cabinetry projects.

Other Wood Types

We also offer a variety of other woods to suit your needs:
  • White Oak
  • Walnut
  • Baltic Birch Plywood
  • Hard Maple
  • Cherry
  • Red Oak

Requests for non-standard wood types or different thicknesses are available, though lead times may vary. 

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

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

Drawer Bottoms

  • Maple drawer bottoms available in stock for 1/4" and 3/8" thickness.
  • 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 clear pre-catalyzed 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.

Maple Drawer Boxes FAQ

What is the typical lead time?

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

What wood types are available for maple drawers?

Maple drawers are crafted from premium soft maple as the standard option. Additional wood types, including white oak, walnut, and cherry, may be available upon request. 

How do I measure for maple drawer boxes?

To ensure a perfect fit, measure the drawer openings carefully. For detailed instructions, visit our Drawers Measuring Instructions page.

What is the best wood for drawer boxes?

The best wood for drawer boxes really depends on your needs. Soft maple is a fantastic choice for durability, smooth finishes, and affordability. It is the most common wood used in quality cabinetry. That said, if you want a richer, darker wood with unique grain patterns, walnut or cherry might be the better option. White oak is another strong contender for its toughness and classic look.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of maple wood?

Advantages: 

  • Durable and sturdy, perfect for heavy duty storage.
  • Smooth finish that takes paint and stain beautifully.
  • Affordable compared to other hardwoods like walnut or cherry.

Disadvantages:

  • While durable, maple may be more prone to scratching than some harder woods like oak.
  • Maple typically has a more neutral, less dramatic grain pattern, which may not suit everyone’s aesthetic preferences.

How to access full FAQ list?

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

How to Order Maple Drawer Boxes Online

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 box 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 Box 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'.

  • Confirm Order
  • Confirm Order

    Approve your quote via email and provide payment securely. 

    You’ll receive an Order Acknowledgment once your order is confirmed.

  • 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

    We carefully package your drawer boxes to prevent damage.

    Local deliveries are handled by our in-house team, while national shipping is available via parcel or freight services.

Measure

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

Our drawer box 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 Box 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'.

Confirm Order

Approve your quote via email and provide payment securely. 

You’ll receive an Order Acknowledgment once your order is confirmed.

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

We carefully package your drawer boxes to prevent damage.

Local deliveries are handled by our in-house team, while national shipping is available via parcel or freight services.

Ordering Maple Drawer Boxes Online is Easy

You can order maple drawers 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.