How 'Bout Angled Drawer Sides - Woodworking Talk

cabinetman · 07-07-2008, 11:00 AM

I answered a question on another forum whether drawer sides should follow the cabinet or be fabricated straight, when the sides are angled.

I made this desk in a kids bedroom, and used side mount full extension slides. The drawer sides had the same angle as the cabinet sides. Drawer construction was a PITA, as the angles followed on all the members, including the groove for the bottoms.

This is sort of a unique topic that really hasn't been discussed, so if you have pictures, post 'em.
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raskgle · 07-07-2008, 09:44 PM

Cabinetman I do not understand what you are saying. Understand that I am totaly blind trying to see what it is. More info needed i think for me.

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Originally Posted by cabinetman

I answered a question on another forum whether drawer sides should follow the cabinet or be fabricated straight, when the sides are angled.

I made this desk in a kids bedroom, and used side mount full extension slides. The drawer sides had the same angle as the cabinet sides. Drawer construction was a PITA, as the angles followed on all the members, including the groove for the bottoms.

This is sort of a unique topic that really hasn't been discussed, so if you have pictures, post 'em.
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TS3660 · 07-07-2008, 10:08 PM

I see the challenge for sure. Once you angle the slide, oh boy....then the height becomes a PITA. Why could you make the cabinet and drawer side straight and just make the drawer front angled?

cabinetman · 07-07-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TS3660

I see the challenge for sure. Once you angle the slide, oh boy....then the height becomes a PITA. Why could you make the cabinet and drawer side straight and just make the drawer front angled?

That would have an entirely different look.

Joe Lyddon · 07-08-2008, 02:22 AM

Hey, Capt. Marvel... Nice desk!
You did yours "on purpose" which look very nice...

I was forced to do mine... only because I goofed by not getting the cabinet SQUARE! It was also a PITA... from top to bottom, there was a difference of about 1/8" spread to five drawer faces...

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?cat=931

JMendez035 · 07-08-2008, 09:10 AM

as long as the slides and drawer sides are at the same angle i dont see and issue. the only thing i can see being an issue is getting the drawer in or out