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A six-drawer dresser whose drawers rest on 1x2 guides between two identical 2x4 face frames — no drawer slide hardware anywhere, a genuinely different build method than any other dresser here.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face frame verticals | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 31" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Face frame top/bottom horizontals | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 43 1/2" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Face frame drawer horizontals | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 43 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Face frame mid uprights | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/2" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Connecting rails Should match the width of three 1x6s. | 10 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer guides | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side panels | 6 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 29 1/2" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side trim, 1x2 Cut to fit. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side trim, 1x4 Cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x4, 3 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 6 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 12 1/4" | 1x10, 24 ft total | ☐ |
| Drawer front/back | 12 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 17" | 1x10, 24 ft total | ☐ |
| Drawer bottoms | 6 | 1/4" × 17 3/4" × 13 1/4" | 1/4" plywood, half sheet | ☐ |
| Drawer faces | 6 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 13 1/4" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top boards | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 47 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top end boards | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft | 8 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 3 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 24 ft total | 24 ft | ☐ |
| 1x12, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, half sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" | 200 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 80 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Drawer pulls | 6 each | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Build the front and back face frames identically — this is critical, or the drawers will run crooked. Use pocket holes throughout, and consider drilling upward-facing pocket holes on the inside for attaching the top later.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Attach the two face frames together with the connecting rails, making sure the frames are directly in line with each other.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft
Attach the 1x2 drawer guides on top of the connecting rails, square to the front face frame. Use only two screws per guide so they can be adjusted later.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x10, 24 ft total, 1/4" plywood, half sheet, Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build each drawer box 1/4" smaller in width and height than its opening, leaving an 1/8" gap on all sides.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x6, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Once satisfied with the drawer fit, attach the side panels to the frames.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, 1x4, 3 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Trim the side panels with 1x2 and 1x4 boards to keep the look consistent.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, 1x12, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Drawer pulls, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Build the top as its own subassembly with pocket holes, then attach it to the dresser. Attach the drawer faces and pulls, then sand and finish.