Try THIS Great Drawer Building Method 

Great example of how a video should be done. No ha has, cutesy cartoons, or annoying music. Just straight forward useful information.

Excellent video; best I have seen on the subject. I used this method to do a wall of lower kitchen cabinets, substituting drawers for shelves. Makes a big difference in usability when the shelf is about 20" deep. And you are right about the Freud bit being best because of the additional depth of cut, allowing the user to hide the 1/2" space to cover standard drawer slides. However, I would add one important point: Before using the bit to make the deep cut to cover the drawer slide (see timestop 7:40 of the video), I always use the table saw to cut a clearance dado to remove the bulk of the wood. Then the router bit can clean out and finish the joint easily, faster and without strain.

I've watched a lot of videos on these drawer lock bits. Yours is the only one that I felt was worth actually taking notes on. Very clear, with everything I needed and nothing I didn't. Thanks!!!

This is indeed THE best way to make drawer boxes. I’ve been doing it for years this way: all you need is glue. Using the small version of this router bit makes it possible to use even thinner boards (I use 9.5 mm. boards). The resulting boxes are just as strong as their thicker counterparts, especially if you use this method for the bottom as well: you can then make the bottom flush with the lower edges of the sides, adding some millimeters to you storage space. Thanks for the video!

Pushing the bit back to produce a cut that hides the drawer slides is pure genius!!! I just built a bunch of pull-outs for my kitchen. Wish I had watched this video before I made them. I would have definitely preferred the hidden slide look!

Just got my Freud 99-240 this week and this video really helps me understand how to use it to make drawers. Thanks!

just found this video. this is straight forward, easy to follow and saves time. I will be looking into investing in one of these router bits. set up block is a great idea to save time.

Actually , about the best method for drawers and boxes I have seen . No complicated measuring .

I am so glad I found this video. I'm about to make a ton of drawers for my shop, and just hated the idea of having all the slides exposed and/or having the pocket holes exposed. The special router bit isn't cheap, but will easily pay for itself by not having to purchase wood for drawer fronts! Thank you! (And I subscribed for more tips in the future.)

I'm so glad you shared this. I had no idea this was an option, and I can't wait to start knocking out boxes for upcoming projects. Thanks man!

I have made a lot of drawers using that bit and it’s always worked great! As you said set up blocks are a must! Thanks for sharing John!

Thank you - great no nonsense, straight to the point instructional video. Very refreshing!

This drawer construction reminds me of the Peter Hall shop and the way they constructed Port-Orford-cedar drawers for the kitchen and pantry in the R.R. Blacker House (1907) designed by Greene & Greene in Pasadena, California.The Gamble House, too.

This bit came with a cabinet set I purchased years ago but I've never used it. Thanks for the demo. Looks like I've been missing out. Going to give it a go. Lot of positives to this style of drawer.

Wow, that's a great method for what looks like simple drawer-making. Fantastic explanation of the use, setup, and troubleshooting when using that router bit. Also, a pretty cool option for deepening the side cuts on the fronts to conceal drawer slides. I'm going to have to buy one of those bits this weekend. Thanks for sharing this~!!

I’ve seen this router bit for sale for like ever but have never seen it demoed in a video before. Great choice and great work. ☝️😎👍

Set up blocks are a must. I have the Rockler version and it took forever the first time. Fortunately I was smart enough to make some blocks for future projects. They do offer setup blocks for sale to match the bit but I didn’t want to pay the extra money. Good demonstration.

Great video thanks for sharing!

Well done, thank you!

This is great, thank you. I really like the way you can hide the drawer slides so easily. Thanks for the video.

Excellent video with clear instructions

Great video showing all the options. I would reiterate the importance of the sacrificial fence if planning to use 1/2 plywood. I have been making a ton of simple drawer boxes using 1/2 baltic birch. The zero clearance sacrificial fence is a necessity for preventing tear out on the inside face of the side pieces. The nice thing is you can just save the fence for the next run of drawers.

Thank you for being up-front, to-the-point and honest. I'm sick of these RU-vid wanna-be's, which you are definitely NOT. Much appreciated Sir.

Best video I’ve found for making drawers…thank you

I’d actually written off a lot of these kinds of shaping bits for a long time bc fussing with them to get good/repeatable results took longer than going without. Watching this has restored my faith in the world 😂

This is a very well explained use of these bits. You made the operation easy to follow and showed a lot of options as well. I’ll be watching for more videos from you and thanks.

Great video, clear, concise and to the point. No annoying music that washes out the dialogue, no silly voices or face pulls no pointless graphics. Bliss. Thank you. Other video producers take note: This is how to do it.

thank you pete from N Y

Straight to the point. No nonsense video.

Great video! Easy to understand for a beginner like me! Thanks for sharing! 👊🏻

Appreciate you putting this video out. Think I'll change my drawer assembly.

I never heard of those router bits and they really seem to simplify the built of drawer. Thanks for sharing.

Oh great, another router bit I have to buy!!!!! 🙂Looks like a great solution and fast. Thanks

Thank you, John. This is a great video on using what always seemed like an impossible to properly adjust router bit.

I've been looking for a reason to buy a router table... bought the bit and table today using your link. Thanks!!!! really great video and explanation.

Thanks, great video. Ordered using your link as I’m building lots of drawers!

Cheap stupid me opted to NOT order the set up blocks! Thank you for doing this video, you helped me out big time! Definitely subscribing!

*WOW!!! This is an Awesome Tip!!! I just ordered the Bit!!! Thank You for Sharing!!!*

Skilled craftsmen always make beautiful products, like

Thanks dude, will be sure to pass this on to my buddy in Cuba. This could be great for wooden window frames he makes... yes windows in Cuba are still wood all around, including the slats.

Great video, John! Thanks a million for posting!

I've already made a few drawers using this bit and your vid explained where I goofed! Thanks for sharing this info..You are a top 10 for RU-vid reference!

Best and most clear set up video i seen on this.

Excellent video! Thanks for the great information. I have struggled to get get setup right with that bit. Thanks for going over all different sizes of material. Thanks!

Thankyiu fir sharing ❤❤❤

Thank you very much for this awesome video. I plan on using this method to join plywood for my virtual pinball cabinet.

Very well presented. Great information. Looks easier than the table saw method. And right on time for me. I am about to build 6 drawers. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

Very good video. And as another commenter it was to the point just discussing the issue you were dealing with and no funny cartoons or annoying music

Your tutorial was excellent. Tone and presentation was spot on Thank you.

Great video. Concise, clear and helpful, good audio, and no annoying music. Thank you.

I am in the process of moving an L shape desk I made a couple years ago into a small cubbyhole area in my garage and planning on building a couple carcasses for placing drawers in. I thought I was limited in options to make the drawers until I saw this video,I am definitely going to go with this method when I get to making the drawers. Thanks for the awesome content.

Great demonstration of that cutter. I like the red/green patches on the router plate....

Well done video! Just the facts. Very clearly presented. Funny thing, I already know how to use this bit, and I had no intention of watching, but the clarity and efficiency drew me in, and before I knew it, I'd watched the whole thing. I don't use this bit often, so I need to re-think it every time. I'll just bookmark this instead. Thanks!

Tried this bit years ago and never dialed it in to work. Now I'll try again

Great demonstration John. No flannel and filler, distilled down to exactly whats needed! Brilliant! Just discovered your channel & subscribed. I'll be perusing your back catalogue of videos over the next week.👍👍

Thank you so much. I'm gonna have to get me a set of them bits

Campeón!!👏👏 Idea espectacular! Una forma genial de salir de los cajones convencionales👏👍👍

Great video! I've never used that bit before, but I want to try one now. You make that look very easy to do. Thanks for making it simple and with basic tools that most woodworkers would have.

I used this decades ago, it worked well

Excellent video. Every day we learn.

Excellent video, much appreciated, thank you!

Wow. An informative video without any drama or a lame comedy act. Refreshing. Bit is in my Amazonian cart.

this was exactly what i needed- when i needed it- thank you

Looks simple and easy. Just need a bit now........

Did that many years ago. Made all my kitchen drawers with that.

Nice video, just subbed. Recommend in the future, do a quick 2-3 second b-roll shot of the product in its packaging. I saw the link in your description, but just a recommendation. Excellent video presentation.

Nice work. "Clear & concise. Explained different techniques/adjustments very well. Just ordered a bit as i'm making drawers this week.

That bit, for less than $35 USD. Worth every cent. Its already in my Amazon cart with your affiliate link. It's the missing link for my distaste of drawers. Thanks John.

Looks like I will be trying this method in the next day or so, I've only ever done dovetails and that was like 20 years back.

This is great! I'm very new to woodworking, but have already made some drawers for my work bench, and I have this exact router table (but with a DeWalt router) that I also made a bench with drawers for. So far I'm finding the worst part of this whole woodworking venture is the math! Looks like this bit might be very useful in the future. I'm saving this video for sure!

Excellent post, thank you for sharing.

Very nice. Explanation was spot on.

Very good, clear presentation. I really liked the idea of the wider drawer front to hide the slides. Also there’s no reason you couldn’t use oak, for example, for the front and 1/2” plywood for the backs and sides. The only problem with that is you would need at least 3/4” stock for the fronts. Oh, and you lose some flexibility to tweak the drawer front after building the boxes. With a separate drawer front, you can make adjustments for any variances in cabinet width, drawer slide installation, etc. All that said, I really like this idea for shop drawers! One question: would it help to slow the router rotation speed with that big bit? Especially when you bury it in the bigger front?

great demonstration

Man, great video. Glad the algorithm gods brought this up in my feed. Subscribed and purchased the bit. Well done.

That seems like such a simple and easy drawer building method. I love it!

Great video!

Thank you, John great clip.

Well done John.

Excellent video. Thanks

Awesome! Great examples and demonstration. Clean video too.

Great tutorial John! I need to get one of those bits!

Great demo. Thank you!

Fantastic demo! agree with all below just great instruction!

Great bit, great drawers when finished. Thanks for this one, John. Love your content.

Great tutorial. Need this bit.... I have some draw banks I'd like to make.

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

This is incredible! It’s worth getting a router table setup just to do this!

Never seen this before. Something to consider. Thanks for the demo!

Helpful and to the point. Thank you.

That is a neat wood joint. I may have to give it a try. Thanks for the educational video. Cheers

Awesome tutorial on a cool router bit. I think I will try it out.

great video, also have to highlight the very safe work flow!

Solid stuff. Thanks Brother

Brilliant. Thanks!

Thanks! I’ve been looking for a method to have a single-layer drawer front.

Great explanation.

Excellent. Learnt a lot.

great job! thanks for putting this out there

@JohnBuildsIt thanks for the lesson