Drawer Side Material, 1/2" Groove, 1/2" Thick, 4" x 96", Maple
Description
Genesis Drawer Side Blanks For Maple Drawers
Genesis drawer side blanks give you drawer side material maple that is already set up for modern drawer construction, so you start with a consistent component rather than rough stock. These drawer side blanks use veneer plywood, which provides a stable substrate for cabinet and furniture drawer projects that need predictable machining. The blanks are 4 inches high and 96 inches long, so they span typical drawer widths and let you cut multiple sides from each length to keep runs uniform. Each blank is 1/2 inch thick, fitting common drawer side build-ups where a slimmer profile is preferred. A 1/2 inch groove in the blank supports layouts that call for that specific thickness interface, simplifying design around that standard dimension.
Key Drawer Blank Details That Speed Builds
- The veneer plywood construction gives a consistent maple surface over a stable core, so cuts and dados track cleanly across the length for repeatable drawer sides.
- The 4 inch height sets a defined side profile that suits many utility and kitchen drawers, reducing layout time when that height meets the project requirement.
- The 96 inch length lets you cut multiple matching sides from one piece, which helps keep grain direction and coloration aligned on a run of drawers.
- The 1/2 inch thickness works with projects designed around that side dimension, so your joinery and slide clearances can be planned to a known thickness.
- The 1/2 inch groove detail provides a built-in reference for applications that use that groove depth, supporting consistent machining setups along the board.
Drawer Blank Construction Details For Installation Fit
These Genesis drawer blanks are part of a drawer construction system, so the dimensions and machining are chosen to support predictable drawer installation. Each blank has a 1/4 inch drawer bottom dado, which captures a 1/4 inch bottom panel and establishes a reliable intersection between the side and bottom. That dado location defines how the bottom sits in relation to the side, which affects drawer interior depth and how the drawer bottom supports stored items. The blanks are built with a 1/2 inch, or 13 mm, bottom reveal designed for undermount slides, so the drawer bottom is positioned to align with slide hardware that expects that reveal.
Using Maple Drawer Side Blanks In Your Work
Where These Maple Drawer Blanks Are Applied
This maple drawer side material is suited to drawer construction where a veneer plywood side is desired, such as cabinet, furniture, or shop storage projects that specify maple appearance. The 4 inch height works where a lower drawer profile is called for, allowing drawers that are shallow enough for quick visual access while still providing usable storage space. The 96 inch length means one blank can be ripped or crosscut into multiple sides, which supports building matched left and right sides and often front and back pieces from the same stick. Because the blanks are categorized as drawer side blanks, they are intended to function as the primary structural sides rather than as applied trim.
Details That Support Consistent Drawer Results
The 1/4 inch drawer bottom dado is machined into every Genesis drawer blank in this system, so each side locates the bottom at the same height, helping drawers slide uniformly in a bank of cabinets. The 1/2 inch bottom reveal designed for undermount slides sets the bottom edge position in relation to the slide hardware, which is important when using undermount slide models that rely on that reveal dimension for smooth operation. All wood blanks are pre-finished with Endura ultra violet cured top coat, so the surface is sealed and ready to assemble without separate finishing steps on the inside faces. That pre-finished surface gives the interior of the assembled drawer a consistent sheen and color from side to side, which matters in visible cabinet applications. The square edge profile on these blanks provides a straight reference for joints and machining, simplifying operations such as cutting to length and aligning edges during assembly.
Common Questions About Genesis Maple Drawer Blanks
What material is used for these Genesis drawer side blanks?
These Genesis drawer side blanks use veneer plywood, so you get a stable core with a maple surface that machines consistently for cabinet and furniture drawer projects.
How do the 4 x 96 dimensions help drawer layout?
The 4 inch by 96 inch size gives a fixed side height and long length, allowing multiple matching drawer sides to be cut from one blank for uniform banks of drawers.
What does the 1/2 inch thick drawer side change in use?
The 1/2 inch thickness sets the side dimension, which lets you design joinery, clearances, and hardware spacing around a known drawer side thickness.
How does the 1/4 inch bottom dado affect drawer construction?
The 1/4 inch drawer bottom dado holds a 1/4 inch bottom panel at a fixed height, creating a consistent interior depth and supporting the load across the drawer width.
Why is the 1/2 inch bottom reveal important for undermount slides?
The 1/2 inch, or 13 mm, bottom reveal is designed for undermount slides, positioning the drawer bottom to align with slide hardware that depends on that reveal.
What is the benefit of the Endura UV cured top coat?
The Endura ultra violet cured top coat pre-finishes the wood blanks, giving a ready-to-assemble surface with consistent appearance and eliminating separate interior finishing steps.
Choose Genesis Drawer Side Blanks For Maple Projects
Genesis drawer side blanks in maple combine veneer plywood construction, 4 inch by 96 inch sizing, and 1/2 inch thickness to support controlled drawer builds. With a 1/4 inch drawer bottom dado, a 1/2 inch bottom reveal designed for undermount slides, and a square edge profile, these blanks align with common drawer construction methods. The Endura ultra violet cured top coat leaves the wood pre-finished and ready to assemble, so you can focus on cutting parts to length and putting drawers into service.
