On Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:06:55 -0800, Gramp's shop wrote:

3/4 inch or nominal 1/2 inch? The 1/2 inch is 7/16 alder from the local
Menards. Drawer size is approximately 18" square.

I think it's a matter of preference. That said, my experience has been
that most folks think the 1/2" looks more to scale unless you're talking
very large drawers.

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