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A plywood-panel dresser in the board-and-batten style — 2x2-and-1x2 side frames wrapping ripped 3/4" plywood panels, sized for two small drawers and three full-width ones.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 43 1/4" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side panel top/trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 14" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side panels | 2 | 3/4" × 14" × 39 3/4" | 3/4" plywood panel, 48" x 48" | ☐ |
| Front frame, bottom | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 38" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front frame boards These sit between drawer faces — placement accuracy matters most here. | 6 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 38" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front frame, sides | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 7 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 17 1/2" × 42" | 3/4" plywood panel, 48" x 48" | ☐ |
| Small drawer sides | 8 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 16" | 1x6, 12 linear board feet | ☐ |
| Small drawer bottoms | 2 | 1/4" × 16" × 17 1/2" | 1/4" plywood, full sheet (underlayment works) | ☐ |
| Small drawer faces Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 18 3/8" | 1x8, 30 linear board feet | ☐ |
| Large drawer sides | 6 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 16" | 1x8, 30 linear board feet | ☐ |
| Large drawer fronts/backs | 6 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 35 3/8" | 1x8, 30 linear board feet | ☐ |
| Large drawer bottoms | 3 | 1/4" × 16" × 36 7/8" | 1/4" plywood, full sheet (underlayment works) | ☐ |
| Large drawer faces Measure and cut to fit. | 3 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 37 3/4" | 1x10, 10 linear board feet | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" plywood panel, 48" x 48" Side panels and dresser top. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 12 linear board feet Smaller drawer sides. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 30 linear board feet Larger drawer sides, front, and back. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 10 linear board feet Larger drawer faces. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, full sheet (underlayment works) Drawer bottoms. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 75 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 4 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Euro drawer slides, 16", bottom corner mount | 5 set | ☐ |
| Handles or pulls | 8 each | ☐ |
| Edge banding, matching wood veneer | 7 ft | ☐ |
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: 2x2, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the 1x2 trim to the top of the 2x2 legs, pocket holes facing up. A single pocket hole and glue per joint is plenty, since the plywood panel adds many more reinforcing pocket holes in the next step.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Table Saw. Materials: 3/4" plywood panel, 48" x 48", Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Rip the 3/4" plywood along the grain into two 14"-wide strips, saving the remainder for the top. Cross-cut to height, drill 3/4" pocket holes along the top and side edges, and attach with glue inside the frame from the previous step.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
Attach the remaining 1x2 to the bottom of each side frame with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Tape Measure. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Attach the front frame boards to the side assemblies, placing them accurately since they sit directly between the drawer faces. Use a single pocket hole and glue per joint; switch to a 1-1/2" pocket hole with a 2-1/2" pocket hole screw for the bottom 2x2-to-2x2 joints. Repeat to attach to the second side panel.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Tape Measure.
Measure and mark the center divider location carefully, then attach with brad nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Iron for Edge Banding, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood panel, 48" x 48", Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Edge banding, matching wood veneer
Cut the top from the remaining plywood and apply edge banding to the outer edges with an iron. Place the top on a flat, level surface, then place the dresser frame on top of it, flush to the back with even overhangs on front and sides — use the top to square up the frame, checking that the overhangs are even and the frame lines run parallel to the top's edges. Attach with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws through the top 1x2s.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x6, 12 linear board feet, 1x8, 30 linear board feet, 1/4" plywood, full sheet (underlayment works), Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue, Euro drawer slides, 16", bottom corner mount
Measure each opening to confirm it matches the diagrams. Build the drawer boxes with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue, and attach the 1/4" plywood bottoms with 3/4" brad nails and glue. Install the drawer slides inset 13/16" inside the frame.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x8, 30 linear board feet, 1x10, 10 linear board feet, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Handles or pulls
Cut each drawer face about 3/16" smaller than its opening, shim into place with an even gap on all sides, and attach with 1-1/4" brad nails, avoiding hardware locations. Remove the drawers and secure the faces from inside with 1-1/4" screws at the four outer corners. Install pulls, sand, and finish.