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three drawer dresser
A three drawer dresser with three open cubby shelves.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4.8–9.3 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 5 | 3/4" × 4 1/2" × 66" | — | ☐ |
| Cubby shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 22" × 64" | — | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 22" × 27" | — | ☐ |
| Dividers & drawer support | 5 | 3/4" × 21" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Cubby dividers | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Backing | 1 | 1/4" × 14" × 66" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer fronts | 3 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 4" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 6 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 4" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer fronts & backs | 6 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 4" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer base | 3 | 1/4" × 19" × 21" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x5 72" | 5 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x6 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 72" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Box 1 1/4" Kreg pocket hole screws | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2" wood screws | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" wood screws | 36 each | ☐ |
| Sleeve 2" finish nails | 1 each | ☐ |
| Sleeve 3/4" finish nails | 1 each | ☐ |
| 21" drawer glides | 3 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Brad Nailer
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Impact Driver
- Jigsaw
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Bar / Pipe Clamps — optional
- Combination Square — optional
- Tape Measure — optional
Instructions
1. Dimensions
Overall dimensions 66"w x 22 1/2"d x 28"h
2. Step 1: top
- Attach the top boards using wood glue, pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Keep boards flush to form one smooth surface.
- Once all boards are attached measure the width to confirm 22 1/2" before cutting plywood sheets for remaining steps as 1x5 boards can vary in width.
3. Step 2: sides
Attach sides to underside of top using wood glue, pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
4. Step 3: cubby shelf
Attach cubby shelf to sides using wood glue, pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
5. Step 4: cubby dividers
Attach cubby dividers using countersunk 2" wood screws from underneath and 2" finish nails from the top.
6. Step 5: drawer dividers
Attach drawer dividers to shelf using wood glue, pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
7. Step 6: drawer supports
Attach drawer supports using wood glue, pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
8. Step 7: drawer box
Construct drawer box using wood glue, pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
9. Step 8: drawer base
Attach base to drawer using wood glue and countersunk 1 1/4" screws.
10. Step 9: drawer front
Cut out drawer front handle pull as per sketch.
11. Step 10: drawer front
Attach drawer glides as per hardware instructions. Put drawer front in place with wood glue and finish nails then remove drawer and secure front to box using countersunk 1 1/4" wood screws from interior.
12. Step 11: backing
Attach backing to unit using wood glue and 3/4" finish nails.
