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Offline LazyGretlWoodWorks

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Outsourcing drawer boxes...?
« on: August 26, 2023, 08:36 AM »
Hey all. Just built a bunch of shop cabinets (some free standing, some to go inside the open areas of various shop tables / work benches) while doing some major consolidation of my shop to increase open floor area. The joys of a small shop.

Anyway, to avoid making a couple dozen drawers, I'm considering just outsourcing them.

Any of you done that? If so, who did you use, and how was the experience in terms of delivery time and fit?

Thanks much!
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Online Cheese

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Re: Outsourcing drawer boxes...?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2023, 11:15 AM »
I used Fleetwoods in Ham Lake Minnesota...a local outfit. I'd go that option again in a heart beat. Pretty reasonable pricing and I had the rears machined for Blumotion slides. I'd be lucky to purchase just the materials for the price of the completed boxes.

https://www.fleetwoods.net






Online Peter Kelly

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Re: Outsourcing drawer boxes...?
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2023, 11:49 AM »
These are a good choice for shop furniture: https://keystonewood.com/products/drawer-boxes/bee-line

Lancaster PA isn't terribly far from Wilmington DE, you'll save on shipping if you pick up yourself as well as purchasing them unassembled.

Offline LazyGretlWoodWorks

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Re: Outsourcing drawer boxes...?
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2023, 07:54 PM »
Excellent. Thanks, guys. Messages in to both. Thanks!
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Offline gunnyr

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Re: Outsourcing drawer boxes...?
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2023, 09:56 PM »
Plus 1 for Keystone.  I don't make drawers, Keystone is too easy.  They can make them better and cheaper than I can.  I gave them my logo and for a small fee will laser it on all the drawer boxes.  I buy them flat packed to make the shipping cheaper.  Assembly is a breeze.

I also use Keystone to make my drawer fronts and doors.  I do a lot of Shaker style, I order them sanded and just break the edges before painting. 

I figure it's better to outsource the things that others do better and cheaper than I can.
« Last Edit: August 29, 2023, 09:59 PM by gunnyr »
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