How to Build a Simple 3 Drawer Dresser
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- Hey friends, I'm back to the matching bedroom furniture series--this time sharing the final piece, the dresser!
*This video was sponsored by The Home Depot as part of the ProSpective program.
Dressers are my favorite project to build and I scaled this one down to keep it simple. It's a perfect size for a small bedroom, and entryway, or could even make a great oversized nightstand as well.
Grab the project details and tutorial on the blog here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
And grab the printable building plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.co...
In this video, you'll see the Ryobi ONE+ 18V HP Drill and Driver in action. These are my favorite go tos for the shop and if you haven't checked out the new line of Ryobi HP tools, head over to @The Home Depot to see them for yourself! #THDProSpective
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This dresser is part of a matching series.
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Check out the matching nightstand build here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-o...
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Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Ryobi ONE+ 18V HP Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Ryobi ONE+ 18V HP Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides (AccuCut and Rip Cut optional, but helpful): homedepot.sjv.io/331zX & homedepot.sjv.io/29PAQ
Pocket Hole Jig: homedepot.sjv.io/JrnodN
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v
Table Saw or router (optional to cut drawer dadoes)
Materials:
(3) 2x2x8 board
(1) 1x2x8 board
(1) 1x4x8 board (or 1x4 scraps)
(1) 4x8 sheet 3/4" plywood (or equivalent solid wood): homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(1) 4x8 sheet 1/4" plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/RyZY4R
(4) 5/16-18 threaded inserts OR furniture feet plates: homedepot.sjv.io/e4zkRZ
(4) furniture feet: homedepot.sjv.io/6b9g9q
(3) pair 16" drawer slides: homedepot.sjv.io/gb0LX0
2" wood screws OR Figure 8 Fasteners (to attach top)
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: homedepot.sjv.io/eGn3r
2 1/2" pocket hole screws: homedepot.sjv.io/1v7Bg
Wood Glue
00:00 Introduction
01:05 A Look at the Ryobi HP Drill/Driver
02:18 Building Materials Options
03:24 Glue Ups
04:28 Assemble Side Panels
04:55 Assemble Dresser Frame
05:37 Add Feet
07:37 Add Drawer Dividers and Drawer Slides
08:52 Build and Install Drawer Boxes
10:20 Add Drawer Fronts
11:01 Attach Top Panel
12:04 Trim Sides and Finish
13:20 Complete Dresser/Conclusion - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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Such a practical approach to woodworking! Making what you need with what you have. I've said it before, your simple methods and easy to build designs really empower the beginning woodworker. I, for one, appreciate that and I've been a woodworker for more than 30 years. Thank you Shara.
Thanks again for sticking with your beautifully produced project videos with plans available. I see less and less woodworking project videos available these days so we appreciate you producing project videos that are "doable" with basic tools and a variety of materials.
Hey crazy! Lol…. I don’t add back panels either, so you can call me crazy too! This is a great build and I enjoy your step by step instructions. By the way, you know I don’t really think you’re crazy. Because, you’re brilliant! Thanks for sharing this one with us. Hope you have a great week Shara!
"Simple, yet classy" could be a tag line for your entire channel! This turned out really nicely. The white stain on white oak was a great choice. Glad to have you back! (P.S. 4:58 "cutting it close" while on the miter saw? see what you did there...😁)
Now you’re just being awesome. Well. Done!
Definitely worth the wait Shara! My wife and I are planning on replacing our bedroom furniture after 30 years! She likes this dresser and bedroom set, so I may be down loading some plans from you. First I have to finish my TV wall with bookshelves and linen cabinets. So many projects, so little time!
Nicely done, you show to your viewers that a beautiful furniture can be built without using expensive woodworking tools like some woodworking videos on TH-cam , it’s practical and budget friendly for weekend DIYers who don’t usually use tools on daily basis .
I love it!! And you are speaking my language… I have a thing for dressers, or drawers specifically, for storage! If I could have ALL drawers, rather than traditional lower cabinets in my kitchen I would absolutely do it! Thank you for sharing! You break things down perfectly!
I really like this build. Just like you said… it’s a simple build but very classy. Dressers seem like they could be complicated to build. I love that you have simple plans to make it a more approachable build. Thanks for sharing.
The simplicity of your designs and building methods is exactly what I have been looking for. They look beautiful and are perfect for the furniture I want to build for our cottage apartment. Thank you.
You crazy no back panel.
Great video and great project.
I love my drill and driver (Same one) they are awesome.
Thank You 2 always sharing furniture making tips and ideas
I like how your channel has stayed project based and not become a review/ comparison sight. Keep up the good work. I have a new walking closet to organize for my wife. I'm going to steal some of your ideas from your build.
I've always loved the simplicity of the builds and your video explanation. This turned out beautiful
I absolutely love it…. I see it as a future project 😊
Nice! You’re so talented, can’t wait to see the whole set
absolutely beautiful work
As always great video 💜
This is amazing. Great job.
Your builds always look great!
Amazing work.. it looks great. Great job 😊
LOL!!!. Your background music is the same as someone else's final reveal music. :D Good job, Shara, on the build!
Amazing looking dresser, Shara! Beautiful work!!! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks so much! I hope you have a great week!
Very nice dresser! You keep getting better and better, I can't wait to see your next build.
Beautiful build. Thanks for your expertise and guidance. It's very much appreciated
Love it gurl! Looking good. Keep up the good work. Can’t wait till the next one
Amazing build project!
Well done!
Hi Shara, nice surprise project. Love the white oak. Nice dresser! You looked and sounded much more relaxed today (little concerned)🙂. Awsome project. Have a great week!
Thank you! I have been very busy (stressed) lately trying to get lots of work done haha. Trying to get caught back up on things. Glad you enjoyed the video. I always appreciate you watching!
Another stunning piece Shara 😊 loved the white stain great video thank you
Super cool build!
Love this! I've been trying to find a style I really liked for my bedroom and this fits the bill! Thank so much for sharing!
So beautiful 😍
Awesome build
I love that white stained look. Thumbs up and thanks for sharing!
The dresser turned out so nice and it's always a good feeling to make something that uses up some of the offcuts laying around!
Thank you! And definitely…I guess this was technically a “scrap wood project” haha but I happened to have quite a bit of scraps to use up. I’m glad I had enough to complete this build with it 😅
Another beauty by a beauty. Ty.
Simple but rather elegant looking. Great job. Well done.
The dresser looks great and the white stain really sets off the whole piece. Thanks for sharing this neat build.
Awesome !!
As always, gorgeous.
Thank you so much! 💕
As usual perfection
Love it!
Really nice looking. You make everything look so easy and you explain everything so it is easy to follow along. Thank you.
The dresser is beautiful. You could not buy anything nicer at a furniture store. I have enjoyed watching the furniture build series. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Excelente trabajo, le quedó muy bonito
Thank you for teaching us so well. You gave me the confidence to tackle my own built in dresser. We love how it turned out! I am ready for more projects. 😄👏👏👏
I love this
Ok, can't go with you on not having a back on a dresser. It helps keep things inside from getting dusty!
This little dresser is adorable though! I may build a couple of them for oversized night stands.
Awesome as Always!!
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!
@@WoodshopDiaries I wouldn’t miss it!! 😉
Hermoso trabajo!!!!!!
Beautiful dresser Shara, I love it! You make it look so easy to build.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching!
What a professional way to build such a quality drawer 😙😍😆
You’re so inspiring!
So beautiful dresser I loved it 😍
Thank you! I appreciate you watching!
This is a very nice dresser and I really like the inset you used on the drawer fronts. Never thought to do that, but it looks great.
Thank you! I’m always looking for easy ways to add a little dimension! Makes a simple project look a little more interesting. I think 🤷♀️😅🤣
Great work, Shara! And you're right, those pliers are the bomb! For me, it's those and a 10-in-1 Klein screwdriver... 😁. -Jeremy
Love it 😙
Shara, seeing your video today was an unexpected surprise as I was thinking you'd be posting on Saturday. I love the dresser and certainly appreciate your technique's in getting to the finished product. I've been a Home Depot and Ryobi fan for a long time. Just watching your video reminds me I NEED to get over there again. I need to look at these plans a bit closer but I suspect you can fit Lucy in one of those drawers just perfectly! Thanks for Sharing!
Como siempre muy hermoso trabajo, saludos desde Chile😍
simplente asombroso! todo lo que haces!! te adoramos! saludos!
Thank you so much!
To the newbie woodworker, i see your work with extreme respect, Good job! I understand you have been doing it for years (in an industrial setup?), but still very impressive in beauty in design...
Okay Shara, I’m sure if you saw me all sorts of confused about what day it was, based upon when I first watched this video (right after it’s release), you would have had a really good laugh at my expense! 😂. I mean, you can’t “always” release on Saturday morning, and then switch that stuff up on me!
Alright, now that I’ve gotten That out of my system, I can focus on how cute this dresser is! And yes, I follow you enough to know your penchant for dressers, which is how I think I initially found you, but as you said, this one is a lot smaller than your “usual”. That is why though, I think this would actually be a perfect size for my daughter’s room. I’m just still debating on a dresser or a wardrobe, since floor space is that much of a factor….especially if you could see that sheer number of toys this spoiled rotten little girl has!
Cheers Shara, and Congrats on another successful build…even if it was released on the wrong day!
Your favorite fellow strawberry blonde (I not so secretly hate being called a ginger!),
Chris
Nunca vou me cansar de seus vídeos! Os resultados nunca decepcionam, você é incrível. 🌼🌺💮🌸😘
Shara thank for video !!! 😍😍😘😘
Very nice
Thank you!!
i cannot wait to build this ... tired of looking for a dresser.
Great little project and very nice design as always. I also use Ryobi as a garage woodworker - one suggestion is to get blades (and router bits in my case) from Diablo or similar. They make the tools perform much better, almost like Makita.
Nice simple design, I do like the challenge of trying different colors of stain. How about doing some small lathe projects too. Could be making your own knobs and such, just another fun tool to have in the shop.
I love these! Would make perfect oversized "bachelor's chest" nightstands
Shara, your biggest fan here. It's time to upgrade the shop and purchase a thickness planer. I have built a DIY band saw to take 2" thick stock and re-saw to the thickness I need then plane to final thickness. This has changed my building dramatically! I would like to know what white stain that is because that pickled look is stunning. Great build as always. Congrats on ya'lls new place too. That's a shop to die for!
Thank you! I appreciate you following along! I have a planer in the shop. I’ve actually had it for about 5 years now 😊
The stain is Minwax Simply White 🙌
,a cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…..
hi Shara, such a wonderful surprise to see a new video! How beautiful is that dresser, and I love the white oak! I hope to start building soon! Which project of yours would you say would be a great beginner project from your plans? I would love to start taking one at a time. Your biggest fan in Huntsville Al, Candy!
Nice👍
Thank you 👍
Beautiful workmanship? Womanship? Well done.
Yes it is simple,but man does it look awesome. And yes ryobi is my go to,just a diy person. And my battery collection is good, lol.. That white stain looks great as it makes the grain ""POP"" Ok you have enough oak to make another one....cause that one will be mine....lol...have a great week in the shop. If i mite asked what was you work before this?
Haha thank you! I really love the white stain. I’ll definitely have to try it again 🙌 before being a full time content creator, I was an engineer at a carbon plant, then a technician/programmer/automation engineer (our group basically built the machines on the assembly line) at an engine factory. I loved that job, but the plant shut down and I took the leap to run my business full time.
it looks really nice! if i wanted to make it with dowels instead of pocket holes, would the plywood layers be a problem?
I’ve used dowels with plywood before and it worked fine, but from my (limited) experience, the pocket holes are much less likely to split the layers vs dowels. Being even slightly off in your dowel hole location could cause a split. So, I’d recommend pocket holes for plywood, but that’s just my personal opinion.
Another great build, always appreciate your videos. Very detailed and the work always turns out beautifully.
I did have a question, I've used Z-clips for attaching tops to a base, I was wondering if there's a preference or difference between functionality between those and the figure 8's?
It looks to me the figure 8’s are much easier to install. I have used the z clips. Next time will use the figure 8’s. Then I’ll know first hand 👍
I have thought about the feet...since they just don't want to match the wood, paint them black to match the knobs.
The plywood color was so off because that was the "bad" side of the plywood. There is normally a good side that has a little bit of grain movement and the back side has a lot of grain movement and knots. The other side might have still not matched due to the different woods but it came out great.
Yes, I almost always use the “bad side” because I prefer the knots and character. 🤣 I actually like the darker color…if I wasn’t pairing it with something so light. I’ll save it for a pure plywood build so it’s not so much contrast.
The drawer front of the first drawer is perfectly matching with the strecher above. Did you intent to do it that way.
The dresser is beautiful 😍
It did! Funny thing…I didn’t even notice that until I was editing the video haha. It wasn’t intentional but it was happy accident 😁
Gorgeous looking end product! Is it possible to have you build one for me? Or if not, can you make up a kit for easy assembly? Because I don't have all the tools needed (esp the pocket hole tool).
Hi! Thank you! Unfortunately, due to shipping costs, it’s incredibly expensive to ship both finished builds and kits. That’s why I don’t do either.
I love it. It came out great and it really made it seam pretty approachable. Do you normally use 3/4 for drawer boxes or is that just what you had in the pile?
That’s what I normally use for all my drawer boxes 👍 I discuss why here:
instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4MDEwNjAwMzc4NDMyNDU3?igshid=YzA2ZDJiZGQ=
Good project and video, as always. I have a question. With using natural wood, the subject of wood movement comes up. The pine you install for the feet threaded inserts, since it goes from front to back, will it limit the expansion of the dresser sides? That pine piece is like a breadboard end. It does attach to the sides, but since it is attached to the front and back, it limits the expansion/contraction. Just curious, I am not sure.
Thanks so much! Theoretically, it could push and pull on the bottom front and back framing pieces as the sides expand and contract. So, you could turn them the other way and run them side to side vs front to back if you wanted instead. But theoretically, the drawer slides could cause the side panels to split as well as the glued on trim pieces on the sides, too. Lots of theoreticals involved with solid wood projects.
@@WoodshopDiaries yep, didn’t think about the drawer slides. Good point. How do you like working with solid wood instead of plywood?
I much prefer plywood 🤣 I’ll be back to it soon. I enjoyed the opportunity to work with white oak. I don’t have a lot of hardwood options around my area (living in the middle of nowhere has its pros and cons haha), so plywood is much cheaper and easier to access and it’s much quicker and easier to work with. If I wasn’t trying to create content and get videos and projects out quickly week after week, it might be worth the extra time and money to build more with it. But honestly, I enjoy building with plywood more than anything else.
Hello how are you? Good job. Просто прекрасная а почему так долго тебя не было? Самое главное что с тобой все нормально. ЦЕЛУЮ .
Greetings, firstly thank you 🤜🏻, secondly I'm a huge fan, I almost never miss a video. I've just got one question, why don't you use the drill machine(s) to drive in the "hex" threaded inserts for the feet into the wood, I'm sure it could show how powerful they are?
Hi! Thank you! The reason is because I don’t have a drill bit that size to use with the driver. It’s a pretty large allen wrench I’m using that came with the inserts. If I had the right size bit, the driver could definitely handle driving them, I have no doubts.
Great stuff, thank you!
9:21 Yes, optional. But gosh, the importance of edging BEFORE assembling!
I love this. Is there any way to adjust it to make it 35” tall? I want to make one for my coffee and tea bar in my kitchen
Yes, you can modify the height. Simply adjust the frame size as needed and then adjust the drawers to fit.
Looks great! Sorry if I missed it, but where did you purchase the feet for the dresser? Do you have an affiliate link?
I do! They’re linked in the video description :)
Shara, by biggest problem is measuring my drawer widths. How do you make sure your drawers are the correct width for your glides?
I have a guide to measuring for and building drawers here:
www.woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer/
@@WoodshopDiaries You are awesome! Thank you.
This is not a criticism but a question on gluing sides of multiple boards together for things such as sides and top I did not see you use dowels or biscuits between the boards? What is your reasoning for not using these items? I do because “ Norm used them” but if they do not help it takes time to use them and I could easily discontinue using them if it is a waste of my time. thank you.
Glue alone holds perfectly fine. It’s not a structural issue. But Most of the time people use dowels, dominoes, biscuits with panel glue ups just to help keep boards aligned. Biscuits add little to no structural strength and are only to help with alignment. Dowels and dominoes will add extra strength and help with alignment, but again, they’re not needed for strength since glue alone is stronger than wood. If using dowels or biscuits helps you keep boards aligned, then don’t skip. But they’re not needed for strength.
Which brand is that sander? Has the colors of Dewalt but I don’t see them at their site.
It’s a Mirka, but it actually died during this project and I had to buy a new one. I don’t recommend. I went with a Bosch to replace it. I haven’t used it much yet, but so far, I like it.
Looks like Mirka.
Was the 3/4 plywood a one with “white oak” veneer? Was it available from local HD or Lowe’s without breaking a bank?😂
No it was birch. I linked exactly what I used in the video description 😊
I am about to employ you 🤔
Explain to me how you got straight, flat boards 😅
"cut down to a true 1 1/2 square to make a two by two....." oh you Americans.... :-)