How To Make A Dresser

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With the right plans, materials, and equipment, you can construct this Quality Dresser Chest of Drawers, as shown here.

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Materials

3/4' Plywood 48' x 96' Hardwood of choice: Two pieces for the Top, Sides, Bottom, Drawers, and Glide Supports
3/4' Thick x 12' x 96' Hardwood: One piece for the 'finished' Drawer Fronts
3/4' Thick x 3' x 96' Hardwood: One piece for the Top Frame
3/4' Thick x 2' x 96' Hardwood: Three pieces for the Face Frame
3/4' Thick x 5' x 96' Hardwood: One piece for the Drawer Dividers
1/4' Plywood 48' x 96': Two pieces for the Drawer Bottoms and the Back Panel
1 1/4' Wood Screws: 1/4 lb.
1/2' Wood Screws: 1/8 lb.
1 1/4' Kreg Screws: 1/4 lb.
Sandpaper
Wood Filler and Glue
Satin Finish Polyurethane Poly

Tools

Table Saw
Belt Sander or 120 grit sandpaper and a block (320 grit for finish sanding)
Tape Measure
Pencil
Corner/Arc Template
Miter Saw
Band Saw
Power Drill with DeWalt 9/64 Tapered Bit with Plug Cutter
Router with Round-over Bit
Kreg Pocket Hole System
Screw Gun
Two Clamps: Bar Clamps and a Gripping Clamp

Step 1:Cut the Dresser Box Pieces - Determine the desired size of your dresser or use the dimensions provided here

Select the 3/4' Plywood stock: Rip one piece in half to 24' (23 7/8') and crosscut the 24' x 96' in half to make the two Sides @ 48' (47 7/8'); using the other half (24 x 96), cut the Bottom Panel @ 24' x 34 1/2'; see the diagrams above.
Select the 3/4' Plywood stock: Cut one piece @ 24' x 36' for the Top Panel
Select the Top, Bottom, and Side Panels; On the back edge, make a daddo cut 1/4' deep by 1/2' to receive the 1/4' thick Back Panel
Select the 3' Hardwood stock: Cut one piece @ 42' for the Top Panel Frame (Front); Cut the ends @ 45 degrees
Select the 2' Hardwood stock: Cut two pieces @ 25 7/8' for the Top Panel Frame (Sides); Cut one end of each @ 45 degrees, as shown above
Select the Top, Bottom, and Side Panels; Drill pocket holes along the edges of the panels as shown above (Ensure to drill the holes to attach the Front Frame)
Select the 3/4' Plywood stock: Cut eight pieces @ 2 7/8' x 23.5' for the Slide Supports

Step 2:Make the Dresser Box - Select the pieces from Step 1

Select the four pieces that make up the Top Panel; Using glue, Kreg them together; Using a Band Saw, round the two, 'front' corners; Using a Router with Roundover Bit, round off the top and bottom edges of the Front and Sides (NOT the 'Back Edge'); Sand smooth
Select the two, Side Panels and the eight Slide Supports; Using glue and 1 1/4' screws, attach the supports to the two Side Panels, per the dimensions above (countersink the screws)
Select the Top, two Sides and Bottom Panels; Using glue, Kreg them together; Notice the 2' placement of the Bottom Panel

Step 3:Construct and Attach Front Frame - Select the 2' Hardwood Material

Select the 2' material; Cut two pieces @ 1.5' x 48'
Select the 2' material; Cut five pieces @ 2' x 33'
Select the cut pieces; Drill the pocket holes, as shown above; sand all pieces
Select the pieces; Using glue and pocket hole screws, connect the pieces
Select the Front Frame; Using glue and pocket hole screws, connect the Frame to the Cabinet

Step 4:Construct the Drawers - Select the Plywood and Hardwood Materials

Select the 3/4' Plywood; Cut the Front and Back Panels for the three larger drawers, 6 pieces @ 9.5' x 30.5'; Cut a 1/4' daddo slot 3/8' deep to receive the 1/4' Bottom Panel
Select the 3/4' Plywood; Cut the Side Panels for the three larger drawers, 6 pieces @ 9.5' x 23 7/8'; Cut a 1/4' daddo slot 3/8' deep to receive the 1/4' Bottom Panel
Select the 3/4' Plywood; Cut the Front and Back Panels for the smaller, top drawer, 2 pieces @ 7' x 30.5'; Cut a 1/4' daddo slot 3/8' deep to receive the 1/4' Bottom Panel
Select the 3/4' Plywood; Cut the Side Panels for the smaller, top drawer, 2 pieces @ 7' x 23 7/8'; Cut a 1/4' daddo slot 3/8' deep to receive the 1/4' Bottom Panel
Select the Front and Back Panels; Drill two holes in each panel, on center (counter sink holes), to receive the Drawer Center Divider
Select the Side Panels; Drill 3 holes (counter sink holes) on each edge
Select the 1/4' Plywood Material; Cut 4 Bottom Panels @ 31 1/4' x 23 1/8' (dry-fit drawers one panel and confirm measurement before cutting the other three Bottom Panels)
Select the 3/4' Hardwood Material; Cut 4 Center Dividers @ 4.5' x 22 3/8'
Select all pieces; Sand all pieces
Select all pieces; Using glue and 1 1/4' screws, construct all drawers

Step 5:Attach Drawer Slides - Select the Drawer Slides

Select the Drawers, Chest, and Slides; Attach the slides to the drawers and the Chest Glide Support Braces

Step 6:Construct and Attach Drawer Fronts - Select the 12' Hardwood Material

Select the 12' Hardwood Material; cut 3 bigger Drawer Faces @ 11' x 34'
Select the 12' Hardwood Material; cut 1 smaller Drawer Face @ 8.5' x 34'
Select the Drawer Faces; Using a router and bit of choice, router all edges (include finger grabs); Sand all surfaces smooth
Select the Drawer Faces, clamps and 1 1/4' screws; Center and clamp the Faces on the Drawers; Pre-drill and attach with screws

Step 7:Finish the Dresser - Select the Completed Dresser

Select 1/4' Plywood; Cut the Back Panel @ 35 1/4' x 46 7/8'; Using 1/2' screws, attach the panel
Fill all holes and cracks with filler; Conduct a final sanding of all surfaces
Apply three coats of poly

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