I have a question about drawer runners and guides. I’ve made a few projects utilizing traditional web construction and have left the drawer runner about 1/16″ proud of the frame, same for the drawer side guide. My thought is that by making them smaller than the drawer opening it creates a reveal that’s consistent. I’m wondering if this is a sound practice since I’ve never seen it in other projects or books. Appreciate your input
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Sounds good
They are your drawers, so you can make them however you want:) As long as they don't bind, they should be good. Consistent reveals look good and as long as the runner isn't obvious, they should look good. I tend to put my drawer stops in an 1/8" to give a slight recess to the drawer front and to compensate for any expansion and contraction that would show if they were flush.
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