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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