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A 2x4-and-1x8 case with a single euro-slide drawer and a planked 2x8 top — built flush-front to match a modern farmhouse bed, or overhung to match a classic one.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg cleats Cut to match the actual width of your 1x8 boards. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 7 1/4" | 2x4, 8 ft or longer | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 18 1/4" | 1x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft or longer | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 23" | 1x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer face Cut about 1/4" smaller than your actual front opening. | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 22 3/4" | 1x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top | 3 | 1 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 30" | 2x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer box sides Do not cut until you measure your actual drawer opening. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer box front/back Approximate — measure and adjust to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 19" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 20 1/2" × 19" | 1/4" plywood, 20-1/2" x 19" | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft or longer Legs — cut to match the width of the 1x8 boards. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 8 ft Sides, back, and drawer face. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x8, 8 ft Top. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft Drawer box sides. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 20-1/2" x 19" Drawer bottom. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Euro-style drawer slides, 18" | 1 set | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" | 10 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft or longer, 1x8, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue
Use glue and 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" brad nails to attach the 1x8 sides to the leg cleats. Line up outside edges carefully, hold flush to the top, and push any discrepancies to the bottom. Repeat to build two identical side assemblies.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft or longer, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue
Apply glue where the legs overlap the sides and attach with 2" brad nails and glue, keeping outside and top edges flush.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Euro-style drawer slides, 18"
Install the drawer slide cabinet members at exactly the same height and front-set position on both sides — the front (wheel side) is flush to the front edge of the leg cleat. If they aren't installed identically, the drawer will run crooked.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x8, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue
Attach the back board with 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x4, 8 ft, 1/4" plywood, 20-1/2" x 19", Euro-style drawer slides, 18", Brad nails, 3/4"
Measure your actual drawer opening before cutting box parts, and confirm it matches this plan's assumptions (21-1/2" inside width, 3/4" material, 1/2" clearance per side) before trusting the cut list. Build the drawer box, nail and glue the plywood bottom in with 3/4" brad nails, mount the drawer slide members, and test the drawer in the case.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 2x8, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2"
With the drawer opening and closing smoothly, nail the top boards down. Keep everything flush to the front for a modern look, or overhang the front and sides to match a more traditional piece.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x8, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2"
Cut the drawer face about 1/4" smaller than the front opening. Glue and nail it to the front of the drawer with 1-1/4" brad nails, leaving an even gap at the top and sides, and avoid nailing where hardware will be placed. Sand and finish.