Well, I blew it apart, because in order to make a desk out of it I need to lower it 4" for ergonomic reasons. This in turn means a reduction of the drawers by the same 4". That will leave me drawers 2-1/2" deep, which is plenty. I could just leave the drawers out and move the stretcher to the bottom of the top. I'll have to consider it. Kind of nervous about what may appear to be butchery. 🤷‍♂️

Steven- Random Orbital Nailer