Wood species
Custom Hard Maple (Select Grade) drawer boxes, built to your size
Hard Maple (Select Grade) is the solid hardwood in our lineup, the wood fine drawer boxes have been built from for as long as anyone has been building them. It is stocked, it is on the configurator for $34.99 over Baltic Birch, and it ships from our Las Vegas shop in about 4 to 5 days. This page walks through every configurator option in order, a worked price example, how to measure, and shipping and returns.
Quick answer. Hard Maple (Select Grade) is solid sugar maple, color sorted for a clean, creamy white face, built into a custom dovetail drawer box from $46.99 plus $34.99 for the species. It is dovetailed at all four corners, cut to the 1/32 in, and you choose unfinished or finished on the configurator. A Hard Maple order ships assembled, free, nationwide from our Las Vegas shop in about 4 to 5 days.
Ready to build it? Open the configurator and switch Select Your Wood Type to (Select) Hard Maple; every option after that prices itself live.
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Build it in Hard Maple (Select Grade) to open the configurator with the species already switched.
Hard Maple (Select Grade) drawer box specs
| Spec | Hard Maple (Select Grade) drawer box |
|---|---|
| MATERIAL AND GRADE | Solid sugar maple, Select grade, color sorted for mostly clear, creamy white boards |
| SIDES | 5/8 in standard; 1/2 in thin (+$5.99) or 3/4 in thick (+$15.99) on the configurator |
| BOTTOMS | 1/4 in Hard Maple (Select Grade) standard; 1/2 in Hard Maple, Baltic Birch or melamine by choice |
| JOINERY | True interlocking dovetails at all four corners, bottom captured in a groove on all four sides |
| FINISH | Unfinished or Finished, your choice on the configurator; we do not name the finish product |
| SIZE LIMITS | Width 6 to 35 31/32 in, depth 9 to 24 31/32 in without notching (up to 30 in notched for undermount), height 2 to 12 3/4 in |
| PRECISION | Cut to the 1/32 in |
| SLIDE PREP | None for side mount, bottom mount or center mount; notched and drilled free for 16 undermount models |
| LEAD TIME | About 4 to 5 days retail, about 7 days trade portal, the same whether finished or unfinished |
| PRICE FROM | $81.98 ($46.99 base plus $34.99 for Hard Maple (Select Grade)) |
Is Hard Maple (Select Grade) right for your drawers?
Pick this hardwood dovetail drawer box for heavy use kitchen drawers such as silverware and utensil drawers, heirloom and furniture work, built ins where the box itself is seen and touched, and any drawer meant to last as solid wood. It is not the pick when weight is tight on a light duty undermount runner, or when the $34.99 upcharge does not fit the job; Baltic Birch is the lighter, standard answer there. The full head to head on construction, look, price and lead time is on the Baltic Birch vs Hard Maple comparison page.
Every option, step by step
The configurator asks these questions in this order. Every price below comes straight from the live configurator and is current as of October 2026.
Do I need my drawer box notched?
Only if you are using undermount slides. The field is Notching, and both choices are free; the wood you pick does not change the notch, only how much of a runner’s load rating a heavier Hard Maple box uses. Side mount, bottom mount and center mount boxes leave with plain sides.
| Choice | Price | When to pick it |
|---|---|---|
| None | $0 | Side mount, bottom mount, center mount, or no slides at all |
| Notched & Drilled For Undermount Slides | $0 | Any concealed undermount or soft close runner that hooks under the box |
The notch and hook hole have to match the runner maker’s published spec or the drawer will not lock in or close. Tell us your exact model and we match it. Picking Notched also switches the Depth Selection field below to the runner’s own whole inch lengths and drops the depth fraction. See the notched drawer boxes hub for the notch and hook hole by model.
Which slide brand and model do I pick?
Name the exact runner so the notch, hook hole and depth list match it. Slide Brand/Model appears once Notching is Notched and lists 16 free choices. Since a Hard Maple box carries more weight than the same box in Baltic Birch, this is where a higher rated runner is worth a look.
| Choice | Price | When to pick it |
|---|---|---|
| Blum MOVENTO 763 | $0 | Blum’s heavier runner, rated 125 to 170 lb by Blum |
| Salice Progressa+ | $0 | Rated 170 lb static by Salice, for a wide or heavy box |
| Blum TANDEM plus BLUMOTION 563 | $0 | Blum’s common undermount runner, 9 to 21 in lengths |
| Other or unlisted slide model (I’ll enter it) | $0 | Any other maker, type the brand and model and we match it |
We list models instead of one generic choice because notch width, hook position and length lists differ by maker and no maker’s clip fits another maker’s runner. This field sets which Clips choices show next and which Depth Selection list loads. The undermount drawer slide guide has load ratings and deductions for all 16.
Do I need clips too?
Only if your runners did not already come with a pair. Clips are the front locking devices that connect the box to the slide, pressed on before shipping for +$5.99. This field shows for 11 of the 16 models, and skips Standard Notching and Other or unlisted slide model, where the part number goes in order notes.
| Choice | Price | When to pick it |
|---|---|---|
| No Clips | $0 | Your runners already came with a pair |
| Blum T51.7601 Clips (shown for Blum MOVENTO 763) | +$5.99 | New MOVENTO runners without clips |
The clip is what lets the drawer come out without tools and gives side to side and height adjustment. It is a flat add with nothing further downstream. The undermount drawer slide guide lists the part number for every model.
Why pick Hard Maple (Select Grade) over Baltic Birch?
Because you want solid hardwood. Select Your Wood Type defaults to Baltic Birch; choosing (Select) Hard Maple adds $34.99. Hard Maple is the lumber trade name for sugar maple, and Select is a color sort for mostly clear, creamy white boards, with the grays, browns and pin knots sorted out; strength is identical across grades, the sort is about looks. At about 1450 on the Janka scale it is harder than Baltic Birch at about 1260, and the dovetails are solid end grain the whole way through, reading as one piece rather than striped plies. The trade is weight: Hard Maple is heavier than Baltic Birch, which uses more of an undermount runner’s total load rating, and being solid wood it moves a little across the grain with humidity, where a 1/4 in Baltic Birch bottom underneath does not.
| Choice | Price | When to pick it |
|---|---|---|
| Baltic Birch (Our Standard) | $0 | Kitchens, closets, shops, rentals, the lighter standard |
| (Select) Hard Maple | +$34.99 | Heavy use drawers, furniture and heirloom work, matching a maple interior |
Choosing Hard Maple here unlocks the Wood Finish field below and swaps the Drawer Bottom Thickness/Wood Type list to the Hard Maple set. Want more character than Select allows? See Hard Maple Natural, by quote.
Should I order it finished or unfinished?
Either, at no charge. Wood Finish only appears when the wood is (Select) Hard Maple, and the choice applies to the whole box, the floor included. We do not name the finish product or sheen we apply, and finishing does not add to the 4 to 5 day build time.
| Choice | Price | When to pick it |
|---|---|---|
| Unfinished | $0 | You plan to stain, paint or match a site finish |
| Finished | $0 | You want it ready to install straight out of the box |
Clear finishes bring out Hard Maple’s pale color and tight grain; heavy pigment stains can blotch on maple, so a dye or conditioner first is the safer route if you want it dark unfinished. This field does not exist for Baltic Birch, which always ships finished. More on custom drawer boxes.
Do I need a scoop front?
Only if the box has no separate decorative front. Standard Drawer keeps a plain square top edge free. Scoop Front, +$8.99, cuts a hand pull into the solid front wall itself, which is how a pull out or rollout works with no separate face.
| Choice | Price | When to pick it |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Drawer | $0 | The drawer gets its own separate decorative front |
| Scoop Front | +$8.99 | Pull outs, rollouts and pantries with no separate face |
Picking Scoop Front unlocks the Scoop Style field next. On solid Hard Maple the scoop cuts through continuous grain rather than ply layers, so the profile reads as one smooth piece. See the scoop gallery for every profile.
Which scoop profile should I pick?
Scoop Style only shows when Drawer Front Type is Scoop Front, and all 55 codes are a standard cut at no extra charge, grouped into ogee, crescent, shallow U, deep round U and cloud lift families, plus two specialty cuts.
| Choice | Price | When to pick it |
|---|---|---|
| OG1 Standard ogee (our standard) | $0 | General purpose rollouts, the default profile |
| CR6 Finger pull | $0 | Narrow drawers, a compact two finger pull |
| SU1 Shallow U | $0 | A wide, shallow grip for low fronts |
Style does not change price or anything downstream. The scoop gallery page has the full set of 55 drawings and dimensions; a custom profile is by quote. See the scoop gallery.
What drawer side thickness should I choose?
5/8 in is standard at no charge. The outside size never changes with side thickness, only the inside clearance and the undermount fit do, and a 3/4 in Hard Maple side is the heaviest box we build.
| Choice | Price | When to pick it |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2″ Thick Drawer Sides (Thin) | +$5.99 | Vanities, narrow or shallow drawers |
| 5/8″ Thick Drawer Sides (Our Standard) | $0 | Kitchens, replacements, most drawers 14 to 32 in wide |
| 3/4″ Thick Drawer Sides (Thick) | +$15.99 | File drawers, pantry pull outs, pot drawers, wide heavy drawers |
With 1/2 in sides, add 1/4 in to any undermount deduction below. 3/4 in sides work on four 19 mm undermount runners: Grass Dynapro 19, Würth PRO634, Blum 563F and Salice A7955; every other undermount runner stays at 5/8 in. More on drawer side thickness.
What goes in the bottom?
1/4 in Hard Maple (Select Grade) is standard at no charge, matching the sides top to bottom, captured in a groove on all four walls. Nine more choices are on the Drawer Bottom Thickness/Wood Type field.
| Choice | Price | When to pick it |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4″ Thick Hard Maple(Select) Bottom | $0 | The default, matches the sides, most drawers |
| 1/2″ Thick Hard Maple(Select) Bottom | +$9.99 | Wide pot drawers and anything carrying real weight |
| 1/4″ Thick Baltic Birch Bottom | $0 | Lighter, stable, pale enough to blend |
| 1/2″ Thick Baltic Birch Bottom | +$6.00 | Extra stiffness without the Hard Maple weight |
| 1/4″ Thick White Melamine Bottom | $0 | Wipe clean floor, bath and wet kitchen drawers |
Black and HardRock Maple melamine are also on the list at $0 for 1/4 in or +$3.99 for 1/2 in. A Baltic Birch bottom in a Hard Maple box is a common pairing, since a plywood floor does not move while solid sides do. A 1/2 in bottom takes 1/4 in off the inside height either way. See drawer bottom options for the full list.
How do I pick the depth?
That turns on Notching, the same for either wood. With slide prep None, Custom Depth (Inches) runs any whole inch from 9 to 24 plus a free 1/32 in fraction, so depth runs 9 to 24 31/32 in. Once Notching is Notched, the field becomes Depth Selection, a short list of the runner’s own whole inch lengths with no fraction, because an undermount runner is a fixed length part: a box shorter than the runner cannot reach full travel, and a box longer than the runner will not line its notch up with the hook.
| Slide prep | Price range | How depth works |
|---|---|---|
| None | $0 at 9 in, up to +$15.99 at 23 or 24 in | Whole inch 9 to 24 in, plus a free 1/32 in fraction |
| Notched | $0 at 9 or 12 in, up to +$14.99 at 30 in | A short list of the runner’s own whole inch lengths, no fraction |
See drawer box sizes for the standard size depth grid in both species.
How do I figure out the width?
Enter the outside box width; we cut exactly that number and make no deduction of our own, whichever wood you pick. For side mount slides, that is the cabinet opening minus 1 in. For undermount, it is the opening minus the runner maker’s own deduction, commonly 13/32 in (10 mm, often written 3/8 in) with 5/8 in sides, the same figure Blum publishes for its TANDEM and MOVENTO runners.
| Slide type | Width rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Side mount | Opening minus 1 in | 22 1/16 in opening becomes a 21 1/16 in box |
| Undermount, 5/8 in sides | Opening minus 13/32 in (10 mm, often written 3/8 in) | 21 13/32 in opening becomes a 21 in box on Blum |
Width runs any whole inch from 6 to 35 in, free at 6 and 7 in, rising roughly a dollar an inch through the 20s, then about $20 more at 34 in, the same ladder for either wood. Full steps are in how to measure.
How tall should the box be?
Height is the side wall height, not the decorative front, which is almost always taller. Most undermount runners cap box height at the opening minus about 13/16 in; Salice Futura caps it at the opening minus 1 in, the same limit regardless of wood.
| Height | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 or 3 in | $0 |
| 4 in | +$2.99 |
| 7 in | +$27.99 |
| 12 in | +$46.49 |
Any whole inch from 2 to 12 in is available, full ladder live in the configurator. A 1/2 in bottom still takes 1/4 in off the inside height you get. See drawer box sizes.
Can I order an exact fraction, like 21 and 3/8 inches?
Yes. Width Fraction and Depth Fraction both run 0 to 31/32 in, in 1/32 in steps, at no charge, the same for Hard Maple as for Baltic Birch. Height Fraction runs the same steps but caps at 3/4 in, so a height past 3 3/4 in cannot carry a fraction.
| Field | Range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Width Fraction, Depth Fraction | 0 to 31/32 in, 1/32 in steps | $0 |
| Height Fraction | 0 to 3/4 in, 1/32 in steps | $0 |
Undermount runners publish tight width tolerances, so even a box 1/2 in off can bind. The number you measure is the box you get. See custom drawer boxes.
What goes in order notes?
Anything the dropdowns cannot capture: existing slide hardware, matching an old box, job site details, or a clip variant we do not list. It is optional, free text, with no price attached, and lets the shop confirm an unusual detail before we cut. See the undermount drawer slide guide for variants worth a note.
A worked example
Say you are replacing a side mount drawer with a cabinet opening 22 1/16 in wide, 21 in deep at the back wall, needing a 4 in tall box in Hard Maple (Select Grade). Side mount boxes are built opening minus 1 in, so the box is 21 1/16 in wide. You pick Notching: None, Select Your Wood Type: (Select) Hard Maple, Wood Finish: Unfinished, Width: 21 1/16 in, Height: 4 in, Custom Depth (Inches): 21 in, with the standard 5/8 in sides and the 1/4 in Hard Maple (Select) bottom.
| Line item | Price |
|---|---|
| Base price | $46.99 |
| Width, 21 in | +$37.99 |
| Height, 4 in | +$2.99 |
| Depth, 21 in on the Custom Depth table | +$9.99 |
| (Select) Hard Maple | +$34.99 |
| Total | $132.95 |
How to measure in three steps
Find the number you need
If an old box is in hand, measure its outside width, depth and height. If not, measure the clear cabinet opening between the sides or face frame stiles.
Make the deduction
Old box: that is the number, to the 1/32 in. Opening, side mount: subtract 1 in. Opening, undermount: subtract your runner maker’s own deduction, commonly about 13/32 in (10 mm, often written 3/8 in) with 5/8 in sides.
Set depth and height
Depth matches the slide length, side mount or undermount. Height is the opening height less enough room to clear the rail or face frame above the drawer.
The how to measure guide has the pictures. Trade accounts order the same box through the trade portal, about 7 days either species.
Shipping, lead time and returns
Hard Maple (Select Grade) orders ship in about 4 to 5 days, the build time before the label prints, not a delivery estimate, whether you choose Finished or Unfinished. Trade portal orders ship in about 7 days, both species. Retail shipping is free: the price on the product page is what you pay. Parcel orders go FedEx by default or UPS, with tracking emailed when the label prints; large orders ship LTL freight by TForce Freight, FedEx Freight, Central Transport or Estes, curbside, the carrier set by the shipping lane. Every box ships assembled and sanded, and we do not offer local pickup.
The wood drawer box carries a lifetime warranty; hardware carries a 1 year warranty. We remake a box only if we built it wrong or it is defective, with photos as proof. Custom boxes built to your measurements are not returnable, and we do not offer a fit guarantee. Report shipping damage within 7 days with photos and we arrange a replacement or refund.
In photos
What Hard Maple (Select Grade) looks like
What customers say
4.8 out of 5, based on 20 customer reviews
Will be back!
We ordered new cabinet doors and drawer fronts for our drawers, without realizing the old drawer boxes could not be used… Quite the panic until we found Gritly! From start to finish, the drawer ordering process was super simple, and the drawer arrived quickly, 100% to spec. Will be ordering more!
Well Done
Exactly the size i ordered for a kitchen drawer. Dovetails definitely better than the original MDF drawer the house came with. A bit pricey - I thought at first - until I actually priced out making it myself. Cost of Baltic Birch plywood alone made it worth it to order online from here. Plus free shipping.
Solid Knife drawer
Really solid custom made knife drawer, 5/8” thickness, accuracy of cuts and fit with Blum slides installed easily. A few imperfections in finish but functionally huge improvement as retrofit over builder grade drawers
Just What I Needed
I've already recommended these to my neighbor. Dimensions were accurate and matched my cabinet perfectly.
Perfect Fit
These shelves fit my lower kitchen cabinet perfectly. The materials and workmanship are top-notch for these custom pull out cabinet drawers. Highly recommended!
Fast Shipping
Works just as described. No surprises. I'm not a pro, but this drawer was easy to get mounted.
Questions
Is Hard Maple (Select Grade) solid wood?
Yes. It is solid sugar maple, dovetailed at all four corners. Baltic Birch, our other standard, is a multi ply panel. Both are cut and assembled in our Las Vegas shop.
What does Select Grade mean?
It is a color sort. Select boards are mostly clear and creamy white. Hard Maple Natural is the same wood with grays, browns and occasional small pin knots left in. The strength is the same; only the look changes.
Does Hard Maple stain well?
Clear finishes, yes. Heavy pigment stains can blotch on maple because of its tight grain, so use a dye or a conditioner first, or choose a species that is naturally the color you want.
Should I order it finished or unfinished?
Either works, both at no charge. Unfinished suits a box you plan to stain, paint or match to a site finish; Finished arrives ready to install. The choice does not change the about 4 to 5 day lead time.
Can I use 1/2 in or 3/4 in sides on a Hard Maple box?
Yes, both are on the configurator: 1/2 in thin for +$5.99 or 3/4 in thick for +$15.99, the heaviest box we build. For undermount slides, stay at 5/8 in unless your runner is one of the four confirmed for 3/4 in sides: Grass Dynapro 19, Würth PRO634, Blum 563F or Salice A7955.
Is Hard Maple too heavy for undermount slides?
Not for a normal kitchen drawer. Undermount runners are rated for the drawer plus its contents, and a Hard Maple box uses a bit more of that rating than Baltic Birch. For a very wide or deep box on a light duty runner, tell us the runner and we will advise.
How long does a Hard Maple box take?
Retail orders ship in about 4 to 5 days from Las Vegas, compared with about 2 to 4 for Baltic Birch. Trade portal orders ship in about 7 days for either species.
Build it in Hard Maple
Solid hardwood, dovetailed, cut to the 1/32 in, unfinished or finished, shipping in about 4 to 5 days from Las Vegas. This is the same custom box we sell on Amazon, sold direct from the shop that builds it.