Building a Modern Dresser - Woodworking
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In this episode I'm building a Mid Century Modern Dresser. This is the most thought that I've ever put into a woodworking project. Probably because it is the first set of woodworking plans that I have ever produced, so I wanted to make sure that every little detail was considered before settling on a final design. In the end, I am very proud of the piece, and equally thrilled with how many woodworking concepts and techniques we were able to cover with this build.
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Love the dresser and the channel in general! I also love this addition of plans/courses and your focus on teaching general skills in the plans.
I'm thinking about making this piece but was wondering how long you think it would take someone to make it? I'm sure the real answer is "it depends", but I'd appreciate if you could give a range or ballpark estimate.
If it matters, I have a small space, most of the right tools but entry level (e.g. a small countertop table saw), and most importantly, I'd be a solid "beginner" to "advanced beginner" at best.
Also: could I start with pre-milled lumber? I don't have a jointer or planer.
Hey Andrew...you're absolutely right about the real answer being "it depends" I would say the range would be 25 hours to 100 hours. That being an expert craftsman who is simply duplicating this build, to somebody more like you that will probably watch the videos multiple times, be learning new concepts along the way, and just generally taking a bit longer on each step.
As for pre-milled....yes you can. Or even plywood for all, or certain parts.
Many different designs for each type of project are also included. For example, there are hundreds of designs th-cam.com/users/postUgkxb2mhCug-GkCWrq69Ce2I0nM0D4QpxAqu for outdoor buildings, from small sheds all the way up to a complete stable. Choose whatever type of shed or storage house is right for you. Pick from fancy ones or more utilitarian designs.
I once heard Denzel Washington say "Do what you have to do, so you can do what you want to do." I'll watch you guys make anything.
Denzel gives good advice. That’s why I hate the notion that you can either pursue your dream... or work a 9-5. You can do both. You’ll have no other time likely. But it can be done.
For me, the detail of the door and drawer fronts sitting back from the main case is brilliant! I would not have done that by choice but after seeing it , it adds a great dimensionality to the face of the piece. Great work and best of luck with the plans.
This is gorgeous! I am really into woodworking and working through pieces like this help me to be a better one. I actually just bought 100 board feet of walnut so maybe I'll have some leftover to make this!
Nice! That's enough to get this build done...most likely :)
@@Foureyes.Furniture I recently got into online wood shopping and so far Bell Forest has been amazingly fast so I'll probably order more!
I feel like the shop layout is different every time :D
haha...it kind of is. We've been going through a transitional period for the past 3 months or so. It's pretty settled now :)
Ahh. Classic foureyes music choice, classic foureyes style. Fantastic. 😍
Glad you like it!
I bought the plans; If you were making a painted version of this dresser, what kind of wood would you use?
Hey Chris. I've been watching your videos since the beginning, when you had two or three videos up. I gotta say this is hands down my favorite project from you. I'm super stoked to pick up these plans.
Hey Arthur...really appreciate that! Thank you for sticking with me for such a long time. Hope you dig the plans man :)
Man that's a lovely woodpecker set you got!
Awesome video and project as well, it's really something to come up with something new, and get to the point of organising everything, planning, etc.... and building it, to have the patience to get to the end of the project. Thanks a lot for sharing! This one was wholesome.
Thanks man...appreciate it. And definitely not taking anything I have for granted :)
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Awesome! Excited to see the rocking chair videos next! Do you know the board feet for that project? Trying to budget out the project and look at lumber.
Hey James, on the Rocking chair page we put "* Roughly 25-30 BF (specifics are covered in the plans)" - it's always hard to answer that questions succinctly, but we figure that is good enough for budgeting's sake.
But is it in metric.....
@@hughbeanland9684 All of the dimensional drawings are in Metric and Imperial. The "Rough Board Foot" estimation on the website is in...actually, what do other parts of the world use instead of BF? Seems like BF is antiquated beyond even the imperial system, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's universal
@@Foureyes.Furniture in the Netherlands prices are in cubic (?) meters (m3)
Congratulations guys! I'm SO happy you're able to realize this part of your dream! While I'm not the biggest fan of mid-century modern furniture, that just shows how much I enjoy your content. You've really inspired me to go down a similar path in the Arts & Crafts genre. Looking forward to future projects from both of you and will start building up my t-shirt collection.
Thanks so much! It's been a long time coming. But it feels good to finally be putting in the work, and now having people get to partake in it.
Ich liebe diese Art von Möbeln :)
that glasses segment was pure class, so smooth I never even saw it coming.
is that a pun????
:) :)
Maybe you need glasses...
Agreed, this is one of the best executed TH-cam endorsement placements I've seen. Warby PM must be proud
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Full transparency, I like that. Beautiful piece, I do love the leg design that you used for this piece; but then again, I am a difficult and complicated woman.
I think you should go with the “Welty’s”
Damn, this is some good woodworking.
whatever path you're planning to Go Chris, I will follow that path and will keep on watching your vids, as always awesome work ;)
Thanks man...appreciate it :)
This felt like a sentimental walk down the four eyes videos of old. It felt really nice.
Thanks man...I figured the beginning and end would be a bit nostalgic for the day one-ers :)
The cabinet is absolutely stunning, it’s so beautiful. I wish my hubby was into woodwork, or at least I wasn’t terrified of tools, I would have a try myself. But alas, we have next to no tools. If we need furniture we have to pay for it, like nearly everyone else. But I do envy your wives who get to say “My husband made that” 👏👏👏👏👏👏
haha...thank you for the kind words. I can promise you though, my wife would tell you that the reality of the situation is very different. Perhaps if I were a hobbyist. That's probably the sweet spot :)
Absolutely love it. I was at a friends house recently installing a HEPA air filter and noticed the beautiful cherry wood bedroom furniture is a matching MCM set. I asked about it and it's a 1950's original. I had to move the tall dresser a little and it weighed a ton. No idea of the maker but I'm definitely going to find out. The design is fairly similar structurally to yours here. The drawer pulls extend access the full length of the drawers in all 3 pieces. I already told them I'd they ever decide to update their furniture I definitely want to chance to get it from them.
Chris, this was lovely. As someone who has never woodworked in their life, and has no real plans to, it's nice to know where I can go if I wanted to. The video was as beautiful as ever, and it was still a joy to watch.
Oh, and I think the Weltys
How many board feet is this? Our walnut is $13 a board foot here. So I'm looking to make this but to save some money... walnut, plywood maybe
Suggestion/idea video. You should do a Netflix style ... should I build A or B? And get us to select one and we get sent to a video that shows build we select and along the we get to select design option may be even choose the builder. Who should build it Chris or Shaun? Almost like we make the decision for what the end product. I can guarantee you'd be the first to do it.
Great video. Best of luck with plans. Also agree with Warby Parker. Mahalo for sharing! : )
I think your builds look awesome. I can’t wait to get started. The two of you are truly inspiring.
Could you guys also provide cnc version of the plans? Like Fusion360 project? Svg isn't a fun format to modify. Like, bringing svg into fusion360 and then trying to rescale or resize some pieces is a nightmare. Don't get me wrong, really appreciate availability of digital file that's not just a PDFs of shapes. Sketch up has its draw backs for everyone, except those who can afford a license. Fusion 360 is free for hobby license. Get the 2nd to last pair you tried on. All of em looked good though . Ps: great looking cabinet, awesome collaboration.
Remember the days when the internet was about content, not advertising?
It was wild and woolly, but not so full of schills and hacks.
Wonder what corporate will ruin next?
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Very nice.. But OMG, why didn't you align that notch on the door to the middle of the top drawer.. I know its a small thing, but that was the first thing i noticed about that, otherwise beautiful cabinet.. That and the grain orientation on the door that would look nicer same way as the drawers.. But, really nice craftsmanship!
Nice video. I have a question about that solid wood slab door. Are you concerned about the door cupping over time? I was planning something similar and figured it was better to use ply for the door instead of solid wood, because the ply is more stable. Any feedback you could provide would be appreciated.
Thanks for posting this. I don't have a saw but I like to see how you have one what you do with it.
In the UK we have an alternative and slightly cheaper alternative to R o c k l e r. Supplier R u t l a n d and A x m I n s t e r. I'm not connected to either of them just trying to help others get jigs, Clamps and tools at a better price and more conveniently.
Another beautiful piece of art! I have a dresser I would like to use this leg template for. Do you sell the leg base templates on its own as well? Thanks.
Congrats on the new build plans guys! Super excited to try one out soon!
Thanks! We're excited for people to see them. Can't wait to hear the feedback. We think they are really good already, but definitely want to keep improving :)
I am really excited about this. I have seen enough woodshop setup and pocket hole furniture builds on TH-cam to last a lifetime. This is exactly the kind of content I want to see more of. Thank you!
Thank you sir...appreciate that :)
“Wasn’t even a quarter… I’m sorry.” I don’t lol very often, but that made me snort. 😆
Hey man just wondering how hard is it to get these like 10-12’ foot long boards?
All the hard work has paid off Chris. This channel continues to build on a platform of excellence. Please continue to do what you do - it's a huge inspiration!
Thanks man...appreciate it :)
Modern? this looks like old southamerican colonial era furniture
I prefer Sullivan
Do you not experience problematic seasonal wood movement with solid drawers and doors?
Chris, you were the first maker YT maker channel I found, that really resonated with my own personality and style of visual presentation. I’ve been following you and the boys for a while now, and I think it’s awesome you’re finally settling into the groove that you’ve been striving for, for a while. Your enthusiasm and excitement is pretty obvious on the podcast, and it definitely breeds motivation. Keep up the dope work dude.
Hey Dan...really appreciate that. I've wanted to do this for such a long time. And this was the main reason (not only) that Shaun and I started working together. Neither of us could seem to find the time on our own. So happy to finally have kicked it off. It took too long
Is there going to be a matching tall dresser in the works , that would make a beautiful bedroom set.
love the woodworking - not so keen on the long commercial! Unsubscribed.
Such great advice for some just getting into building furniture!👊Thank you for your honesty!
If you guys were to create another channel for this type of content I would subscribe to that too.
beautiful design, good video
Absolutely brilliant video. Bravo gents. Love the music in the background. I am very impressed. Subscriber and fan for life. Thank you both.
Glad you enjoyed it
6:08 *gasps * You are the worst guy there ever was. ;p Stunning build, and the legs you just are the best ones for sure
It would've been better to end with this has always been.... Sparta.
New to channel and I'm new to wood working. I work out of a single car garage. I have a DeWalt table saw and a Lowes miter saw. I made my own cross cut sled too. I almost finished built in cabinets and box shelves for my very first project. You are inspiring.
genial! ¿qué software usan para el diseño?
How do you come up with ideas? Where do you get you inspiration from?
Lyle for sure!
Very cool🤙🏾💯...Thanks for sharing..
The Oliver berry crystal fade suits you best. Those rabbit on the sides are a very american thing but also incredibly ugly. That end grain ruins the look. You might wanna consider mitered edges. You even already have the DF500 Domino for mitered tenons. Give it a try someday!
Mitered edges? I'll check it out in my woodworking encyclopedia when I get home tonight. Sounds like a fascinating joint.
I’m at pizza place waiting for my food and the man himself shows up! Good talking to you, Chris! Tell Shaun if I see the Angel hat I’ll send him one! -The guy with a weird name (Zsolt) and the Angel hat.
haha...hey man, it was nice running into you and chatting. PRO TIP to anybody reading this - pizza on halloween is very popular. Plan accordingly :)
I'm digging the Lyle!
Saltwater matte
This is by no means a criticism but the creation of those plans basically means that this entire video is an advertisement for these plans. You could almost say it's sponsored by the plans itself. :P Great video though
no criticism taken, and I won't even disagree. But I will say/ask...for anybody mad (and not saying you are) about advertising the fact that I have woodworking plans available in a video about woodworking... "What are you here to see/learn?"
It's like getting mad at your waiter for advertising that there are main courses after you've had the appetizers :)
Great video Chris, you had me hooked from the intro! Congrats on the plans.
Thanks man....glad you liked it :)
Love the build. Why did you choose to rotate the grain of the door from the grain of the drawers? I feel it’s not you... what made you do different? Just curious... love the build!!!
Thanks Brad. So from an objective point of view, it's more stable this way since wood tends to move across width, so a wide piece (across the grain) is going to potentially contract/expand/cup more. Subjectively...99 times out of 100 I think grain looks better running across the longer dimension of a panel.
You could make a case for the making one large panel to yield the drawer fronts and the door, for more consistent grain. For overlay drawers maybe that would be an even stronger case to make. But I just prefer it this way.
Chris Salomone thanks for the insight!!!
Hey Christina. Nice video.when you plan and design your stuff do you ever use the golden ratio or other "rules" or guidelines or are you just gifted
I neither use the golden rule/ratio, nor am I gifted :)
Beautiful and timeless design. I would love to see a complete bedroom set with this design or office set. I could also see this as a stereo cabinet for me Vintage Marantz 4400.
Thanks man. We're actually working on a desk, bed and night stands...it'll be a while before we get them all out though.
Chris Salomone very tempting
Amazing!!! Keep going... thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot!
Chris (or anyone who’s made this already): if I’m going with a less expensive choice of material like a good plywood for now until I can afford a nicer hardwood, do you have any tips regarding which base to choose? I love the look of the double curved taper and my first bandsaw should arrive next week, so I’ll have the ability, just want to make sure plywood would hold up the the additional stress. Thanks!
I can’t believe you used press board in the drawers of a solid walnut wood dresser. Press board and the metal hardware is going to decrease the overall longevity of this dresser.
I only saw plywood. Dunno where you are seeing particle board.
2 fucking minutes of publi in the middle of the video...
Quick question, what headphones are you using?
Man I’m not a woodworker but I wish I was or at least had the money to buy the equipment to make this. I am in love with this design, so elegant!!
Would love to see a bedside table of the same design
Hi, I’ve been a very long time subscriber and without trying to be hurtful can sometimes find some videos a little self involved but I enjoyed this video hugely. It made me realise why I subscribed in the first place. It’s very clear the quality and skill of your furniture making has continued to improve over the years. These units are probably the finest thing you have made and my personal favourite, though I prefer the square version - which is lucky as it’s probably the one best suited to my ability. It’s clear you’ve gone above and beyond in the making of the guides and the presentation got me excited to have a go myself. I got to the end thinking that I would treat myself or that it would be an ideal candidate to go on my birthday wish list as that’s the sort of thing my mum or girlfriend would enjoy getting me, but the price point excludes either. I’m sure it’s a very fair price, this would be my first such guide, I say again the quality is clearly exceptional and the amount of effort put in is impressive. This isn’t meant to come across as a moan, just as feedback from someone who this product appeals to. At half the price I’d probably buy it as a motivator to step up my woodwork but at $100 bucks it seems like commitment.
The cabinet is beautiful and the music complimented the video particularly well. Cheers
Thanks. I really dig the vids. I appreciate that you show these being done with a quality hardwood, but as with most of my projects I’ll probably make it from off-the-rack SYP and SPF dimensional lumber. But, cheers all the same!
What a beautiful modern looking piece of bedroom furniture. The wood choice, spot on for the overall look. I love the way you cut your drawer faces from a joined larger piece. Nice extra step to better match the grain. I can see that applying to many applications.
I learned something today when you cut the double tapper legs. Thanks!
Finally, the off set routered edge on the support frame, while such a small design detail, added a dimensional difference that is pleasant to the eye.
~Rock on dude~
So wait, if you're looking at your phone without your glasses to see the virtual glasses..........
you can take a picture ;)
How did you attach the legs to the sideboard ? Thanks
This might just be my favorite piece to date.
Thank you...appreciate that :)
I really cant stand you but I love your work. Keep it up.
are your plans only in imperial or can I also get them in metric?
Actually superb quality and class of content, including color grading. I'm a big fan of yours, moden designs, simple, without excessive visual complications, nice finish and all around great style.
Really nice piece of Furniture and is quite interesting that you created extra content where you explain each step properly! I'm starting now to try to create my own furniture for my new house. In the paid plans you are using only inches or too cm/mm?
The videos are in inches, and the design is based off of inches, but we include Imperial and Metric versions of the drawings.
Would you try and build a diamond shape table
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thank
I know the maker community isn’t typically the space for sneaker heads but yeah I paused to check out the Jordan 4’s. I don’t have the courage to wear mine in the shop ✊🏾
Thanks for make the effort of creating videos with the explanations and tips, I'm not quite new wood worker but is always good to watch so dedicated wood workers there are always new things to learn, thanks guys!
Love the nostalgic foureyes video vibe!
Does the cabinet door need to have some kind of stop? Do the Blum door hinges have something built in that prevents the door from closing into the cabinet?
what kind of table saw blade are you using?!?
Me gusta bastante la producción de tus vídeos, los trabajos que hacen también obviamente. te veo desde Argentina...!!!!
Chris your work is always most precise and clean. Then your using natural grain material with no need of stains or synthetic laminates. The influence of your region is highly fab. Thank you for another great video.
Your furniture has been always look really awesome. It shows an extremely beautiful wood's face. I just wonder how do you do finish for your furniture?
hey, Chris. I've noticed that sometimes u leave the wood next to cut place before you move it, isn't that cause burn on the wood?
how do you manage not to get any burns in the wood during all the steps and cuts?!
Apologies if you have had his question before. What software do you use for drawings?
He’s using sketchup
Thank you for all your clean content that I can use and thank you for introducing me to Warby Parker. My new eyes show up this Thursday.
whats the thickness of the carcas after the final milling
Very happy with. Worked as well as i expected
Did you buy the template??? Plan?
Please tell how was your experience using it
I think I need to build this. Never worked off a plan (I just wing it, lol) so it'll be my first plan build!
Wait you don"t get your glasses for free ? US xD
Good job Chris
Esta chido el roperito
Been on TH-cam for years. Only seen one of your videos. Third channel I’ve ever subscribed too. Beautifully done
Nice build Chris. Thank you for making these videos.
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