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A three-drawer chest built with a frame-and-panel side technique borrowed from cabinetmaking — 2x4 legs and rails surrounding 2x4 insert panels, instead of a plain plywood side.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side top/bottom rails | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 14" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side frame inserts Swap for a single plywood panel per side for a solid-panel look. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 19 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 19 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top boards | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 12" × 17 1/2" | 1/4" plywood, half sheet | ☐ |
| Large drawer sides | 4 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15 1/2" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Large drawer front/back | 4 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 16" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Large drawer face boards | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 17 3/4" | 1x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Small drawer sides | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15 1/2" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Small drawer front/back | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 16" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Small drawer face board | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 17 3/4" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer bottoms | 3 | 1/4" × 15 1/2" × 16" | 1/4" plywood, half sheet | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft | 10 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, half sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 1-1/4" | 10 each | ☐ |
| Drawer slides, 16 in, pair | 3 set | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper | 4 sheet | ☐ |
| Pre-stain and stain, or paint and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
| Drawer knobs | 3 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.