Drawers

Furniture maker Mark Edmundson explains the differences between the three basic slide options: basic bottom-mount slides, side-mount slides, and undermount slides.

Unlike most drawers, Len Cullum's tansu drawers feature pinned joinery at the corners and the bottom is pinned directly to the drawer box.

Edge-banding tape on the bottom of drawer pockets creates a perfect gap.

All the inner workings of a chest with drawers are revealed in this piece by Vasko Sotirov.

Manageable size and smart techniques make this a fun and rewarding project

Cork disks are easy to adjust and bring the drawer to a cushioned close.

Make drawers with uninterrupted burl and banding.

Based on a vintage Danish Modern piece, Chris Gochnour's side table has legs that pierce the tabletop and battens that hold the top flat, stabilize the legs, and provide the runners for the side-hung drawer.

History, hardware, and human preference all come into play when making these choices.

A recipe for drawers that look great and work flawlessly