That drawer construction method was the one I used most of the time. I used Baltic Birch plywood, cut a groove in one piece and a rabbet in the other piece, to leave a tongue that fit into the groove. Only I used a table saw for all of the cuts. These 4 pieces, plus a piece of 1/4" plywood for the bottom, made the drawer. Then, if the drawer was to have a front to match the doors, I made that separately and screwed it to the drawer box. If the drawer was behind a cabinet door, I just cut a finger clearance half moon on the front of the drawer. European drawer slides completed the installation. I could make a dozen drawers in one day using that technique. And, they were very strong.
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