Setting the bottom of a drawer into rabbets milled in the sides, front, and back hides the bottom and is suitable for large drawers that will hold substantial weight.

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Setting the bottom of a drawer into rabbets provides a neat finish and some support, but for large drawers that will hold substantial weight, a stronger method such as using dadoes or a thicker bottom that is screwed or nailed into place is more suitable. Rabbets alone may not provide sufficient support for heavy loads.

Setting the Bottom of a Drawer into Rabbets Milled in the Sides