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Loads of storage and high on style, this 18 drawer apothecary cabinet can be used for craft or work spaces, home office, kitchen islands, living room .
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Piece | 1 | 3/4" × 38" × 93 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Sides | 7 | 3/4" × 24" × 38" | — | ☐ |
| Cabinet top pieces | 3 | 3/4" × 8" × 96" | — | ☐ |
| Front long pieces | 4 | 3/4" × 1" × 96" | — | ☐ |
| Front short pieces | 21 | 3/4" × 3/4" × 10 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer front pieces | 18 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 15 1/4" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 36 | 3/8" × 9" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer back piece | 18 | 3/8" × 9" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom pieces | 18 | 3/8" × 13 1/2" × 21 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Corner Pieces | 4 | 3/4" × 4" × 4" | — | ☐ |
| Top Brackets | 3 | 3/4" × 4" × 14 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 3 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x12 96" | 3 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/8" thick Full Sheet | 4 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x10 96" | 3 board | ☐ |
| Round wooden legs 4" long | 4 each | ☐ |
| T-nut 3/8" | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1" Kreg Jig screws | 130 each | ☐ |
| Bottle of wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Box of 1" brad nails for nail gun | 1 each | ☐ |
| Drawer slides 22" long | 18 each | ☐ |
| Drawer handles | 18 each | ☐ |
| 1" wood screws | 12 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Attach the seven sides to the back piece using glue and nails. Each piece should have 14 3/4" space between them.
On the bottom of the cabinet glue and screw the corner pieces to each of the 4 corners. These will be for the feet and added stability for the cabinet. It is best to pre drill the holes so you don't split the corner pieces when installing.
In order to have somewhere to securely attach the top pieces, you will need to install the top brackets flush with the top, on the two ends and somewhere in the middle between the side pieces.
Take the three top pieces that have been edged and trimmed down to 8 7/8" x 96" and glue them together lengthwise. Use wood clamps to press them together and let sit for at least 4 hours or until set per glue instructions.
Take the cabinet top you built in step one and align it on the top of the cabinet with the back flush and 1 1/8" overhang on front and sides. Use glue and screws to secure the top in place. This is where the top brackets will come in handy, use them to secure the top in the back. Pre drill holes along the front piece and secure the top with screws along the front as well.
Using the Kreg Pocket Jig, drill two pocket holes in each end of the back piece opposite the side with the notch. These will be used to attach the two side pieces to the back and will be hidden on the back side of the drawer.
Use the Kreg Pocket jig to drill a hole in the bottom piece on one of the ends. This will be used to attach the front piece to the bottom piece and be hidden under the drawer.
Use the Kreg Pocket Jig to drill two holes on the end of each side piece on the same side as the notch. Be sure they are on opposite sides of each other in pairs so that when assembled they are inside the drawer and attach the front piece to the sides.
Flip the drawer over and nail the bottom to the side and back pieces. Be sure the overall width of the drawer is 13 3/4" during assembly.
The front piece can be tricky as it really depends on your choice of drawer slides. Read the instructions carefully to decide how to line up the top to the bottom. The sides will not change but depending on the slides and how much space they need, you may have to adjust the front down. For example, if the slides you choose require a 1/4" space then you will have an overhang 1/4" greater on the bottom side of the drawer. Use glue and screws to attach the front. Repeat the drawer assembly steps 17 times for a total of 18 drawers!
Use T-nuts to install the legs in the four corner pieces on the bottom of the dresser. I put the leg in the inside corner of the dresser above the corner piece and marked my hole to drill that way. I had to countersink the t-nuts a little bit to get the leg bolts to reach the nut.
Using the Kreg Drawer Slide Jig and cabinet hardware jig, install the 18 drawer slides and hardware per manufacturer instructions.