On 10/22/2011 12:56 PM, Mike wrote:
I'm making my first project with drawers and discovered I am clueless as
to how much clearance is needed between the drawer face (the drawers are
inset) and the frame. I did a mock-up with 1/8 inch, but that seems way
too big and doesn't look good. The wood is quartered white oak. Any
enlightenment as to how much clearance is necessary will be appreciated.

"Necessary" is a mil or so...

Practically, I'll target a 32nd or 16th depending on how wide the drawer
face crossgrain is (for plainsawn red oak in a file drawer height I'll
go larger; w/ q-sawn white the smaller).

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