How to Build a Simple 3 Drawer Dresser

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Hey friends, I'm back to the matching bedroom furniture series--this time sharing the final piece, the dresser!
*This video was sponsored by The Home Depot as part of the ProSpective program.
Dressers are my favorite project to build and I scaled this one down to keep it simple. It's a perfect size for a small bedroom, and entryway, or could even make a great oversized nightstand as well.
Grab the project details and tutorial on the blog here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
And grab the printable building plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.co...
In this video, you'll see the Ryobi ONE+ 18V HP Drill and Driver in action. These are my favorite go tos for the shop and if you haven't checked out the new line of Ryobi HP tools, head over to @The Home Depot to see them for yourself! #THDProSpective
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This dresser is part of a matching series.
Check out the matching bed build here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
Check out the matching nightstand build here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-o...
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Tools & Materials:
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Tools:
Ryobi ONE+ 18V HP Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Ryobi ONE+ 18V HP Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides (AccuCut and Rip Cut optional, but helpful): homedepot.sjv.io/331zX & homedepot.sjv.io/29PAQ
Pocket Hole Jig: homedepot.sjv.io/JrnodN
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v
Table Saw or router (optional to cut drawer dadoes)
Materials:
(3) 2x2x8 board
(1) 1x2x8 board
(1) 1x4x8 board (or 1x4 scraps)
(1) 4x8 sheet 3/4" plywood (or equivalent solid wood): homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(1) 4x8 sheet 1/4" plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/RyZY4R
(4) 5/16-18 threaded inserts OR furniture feet plates: homedepot.sjv.io/e4zkRZ
(4) furniture feet: homedepot.sjv.io/6b9g9q
(3) pair 16" drawer slides: homedepot.sjv.io/gb0LX0
2" wood screws OR Figure 8 Fasteners (to attach top)
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: homedepot.sjv.io/eGn3r
2 1/2" pocket hole screws: homedepot.sjv.io/1v7Bg
Wood Glue
00:00 Introduction
01:05 A Look at the Ryobi HP Drill/Driver
02:18 Building Materials Options
03:24 Glue Ups
04:28 Assemble Side Panels
04:55 Assemble Dresser Frame
05:37 Add Feet
07:37 Add Drawer Dividers and Drawer Slides
08:52 Build and Install Drawer Boxes
10:20 Add Drawer Fronts
11:01 Attach Top Panel
12:04 Trim Sides and Finish
13:20 Complete Dresser/Conclusion

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@nobuckle40 Жыл бұрын

Such a practical approach to woodworking! Making what you need with what you have. I've said it before, your simple methods and easy to build designs really empower the beginning woodworker. I, for one, appreciate that and I've been a woodworker for more than 30 years. Thank you Shara.

@mikeandlucky Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for sticking with your beautifully produced project videos with plans available. I see less and less woodworking project videos available these days so we appreciate you producing project videos that are "doable" with basic tools and a variety of materials.

@jonelcuamba313 6 ай бұрын

Thank You 2 always sharing furniture making tips and ideas

@mac4life72 5 ай бұрын

Nicely done, you show to your viewers that a beautiful furniture can be built without using expensive woodworking tools like some woodworking videos on KZfaq , it’s practical and budget friendly for weekend DIYers who don’t usually use tools on daily basis .

@Ray_Sellner Жыл бұрын

Now you’re just being awesome. Well. Done!

@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Жыл бұрын

Hey crazy! Lol…. I don’t add back panels either, so you can call me crazy too! This is a great build and I enjoy your step by step instructions. By the way, you know I don’t really think you’re crazy. Because, you’re brilliant! Thanks for sharing this one with us. Hope you have a great week Shara!

@richweir5186 8 ай бұрын

I love my drill and driver (Same one) they are awesome.

@AngieWilliamsDesigns Жыл бұрын

I really like this build. Just like you said… it’s a simple build but very classy. Dressers seem like they could be complicated to build. I love that you have simple plans to make it a more approachable build. Thanks for sharing.

@mistygeller3193 9 ай бұрын

I love it!! And you are speaking my language… I have a thing for dressers, or drawers specifically, for storage! If I could have ALL drawers, rather than traditional lower cabinets in my kitchen I would absolutely do it! Thank you for sharing! You break things down perfectly!

@KevinTraveler-rz4lb 8 ай бұрын

The simplicity of your designs and building methods is exactly what I have been looking for. They look beautiful and are perfect for the furniture I want to build for our cottage apartment. Thank you.

@jeffhesse8415 Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth the wait Shara! My wife and I are planning on replacing our bedroom furniture after 30 years! She likes this dresser and bedroom set, so I may be down loading some plans from you. First I have to finish my TV wall with bookshelves and linen cabinets. So many projects, so little time!

@klashnacovak47 10 ай бұрын

You crazy no back panel. Great video and great project.

@tree_carcass_mangler Жыл бұрын

I love that white stained look. Thumbs up and thanks for sharing!

@annie-centrepiecefurniture Жыл бұрын

Another stunning piece Shara 😊 loved the white stain great video thank you

@rexseven6907 Жыл бұрын

I like how your channel has stayed project based and not become a review/ comparison sight. Keep up the good work. I have a new walking closet to organize for my wife. I'm going to steal some of your ideas from your build.

@stephenwilliams4118 Жыл бұрын

I've always loved the simplicity of the builds and your video explanation. This turned out beautiful

@MCsCreations Жыл бұрын

Amazing looking dresser, Shara! Beautiful work!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I hope you have a great week!

@pteddie6965 Жыл бұрын

The dresser is beautiful. You could not buy anything nicer at a furniture store. I have enjoyed watching the furniture build series. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@DebtFreeDIY Жыл бұрын

Great work, Shara! And you're right, those pliers are the bomb! For me, it's those and a 10-in-1 Klein screwdriver... 😁. -Jeremy

@timdyer7692 Жыл бұрын

Very nice dresser! You keep getting better and better, I can't wait to see your next build.

@g.efaber482 Жыл бұрын

Love this! I've been trying to find a style I really liked for my bedroom and this fits the bill! Thank so much for sharing!

@brianam2467 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for teaching us so well. You gave me the confidence to tackle my own built in dresser. We love how it turned out! I am ready for more projects. 😄👏👏👏

@joelcopeland3018 Жыл бұрын

Simple but rather elegant looking. Great job. Well done.

@johnkelley9877 Жыл бұрын

The dresser looks great and the white stain really sets off the whole piece. Thanks for sharing this neat build.

@mellymel1100 7 ай бұрын

LOL!!!. Your background music is the same as someone else's final reveal music. :D Good job, Shara, on the build!

@Grampiswoodshop Жыл бұрын

Awesome as Always!!

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

@Grampiswoodshop Жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopDiaries I wouldn’t miss it!! 😉

@ronnorris1504 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful build. Thanks for your expertise and guidance. It's very much appreciated

@saileshramcharan3445 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build

@espnmk Жыл бұрын

absolutely beautiful work

@TheLovelyMissBeans Жыл бұрын

Ok, can't go with you on not having a back on a dresser. It helps keep things inside from getting dusty! This little dresser is adorable though! I may build a couple of them for oversized night stands.

@SawdustmakerLori Жыл бұрын

The dresser turned out so nice and it's always a good feeling to make something that uses up some of the offcuts laying around!

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And definitely…I guess this was technically a “scrap wood project” haha but I happened to have quite a bit of scraps to use up. I’m glad I had enough to complete this build with it 😅

@robertkerby2581 Жыл бұрын

Amazing build project! Well done!

@howler5000 Жыл бұрын

Your builds always look great!

@Bekim8310 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful dresser Shara, I love it! You make it look so easy to build.

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

@DMAG-3200 Жыл бұрын

Hi Shara, nice surprise project. Love the white oak. Nice dresser! You looked and sounded much more relaxed today (little concerned)🙂. Awsome project. Have a great week!

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have been very busy (stressed) lately trying to get lots of work done haha. Trying to get caught back up on things. Glad you enjoyed the video. I always appreciate you watching!

@lynjermey6423 Жыл бұрын

As always, gorgeous.

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💕

@JCSchaefer82 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing. Great job.

@jimgreenhouse214 Жыл бұрын

Another beauty by a beauty. Ty.

@debbiegr1323 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love it…. I see it as a future project 😊

@christophermckinney984 Жыл бұрын

Okay Shara, I’m sure if you saw me all sorts of confused about what day it was, based upon when I first watched this video (right after it’s release), you would have had a really good laugh at my expense! 😂. I mean, you can’t “always” release on Saturday morning, and then switch that stuff up on me! Alright, now that I’ve gotten That out of my system, I can focus on how cute this dresser is! And yes, I follow you enough to know your penchant for dressers, which is how I think I initially found you, but as you said, this one is a lot smaller than your “usual”. That is why though, I think this would actually be a perfect size for my daughter’s room. I’m just still debating on a dresser or a wardrobe, since floor space is that much of a factor….especially if you could see that sheer number of toys this spoiled rotten little girl has! Cheers Shara, and Congrats on another successful build…even if it was released on the wrong day! Your favorite fellow strawberry blonde (I not so secretly hate being called a ginger!), Chris

@mariamartinez9877 Жыл бұрын

As always great video 💜

@norcross26 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work.. it looks great. Great job 😊

@clickster1883 Жыл бұрын

Super cool build!

@ericpetitclerc5519 Жыл бұрын

To the newbie woodworker, i see your work with extreme respect, Good job! I understand you have been doing it for years (in an industrial setup?), but still very impressive in beauty in design...

@user-ur9qi7hk4e Жыл бұрын

So beautiful 😍

@marcusdavis8650 Жыл бұрын

Nice! You’re so talented, can’t wait to see the whole set

@brunnie Жыл бұрын

Really nice looking. You make everything look so easy and you explain everything so it is easy to follow along. Thank you.

@brewster3987 Жыл бұрын

"Simple, yet classy" could be a tag line for your entire channel! This turned out really nicely. The white stain on white oak was a great choice. Glad to have you back! (P.S. 4:58 "cutting it close" while on the miter saw? see what you did there...😁)

@yveslaurent6582 Жыл бұрын

What a professional way to build such a quality drawer 😙😍😆

@Lutzboater Жыл бұрын

This is a very nice dresser and I really like the inset you used on the drawer fronts. Never thought to do that, but it looks great.

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m always looking for easy ways to add a little dimension! Makes a simple project look a little more interesting. I think 🤷‍♀️😅🤣

@rodeliomendoza4878 Жыл бұрын

Awesome !!

@joseraimundoveraherrera4752 Жыл бұрын

simplente asombroso! todo lo que haces!! te adoramos! saludos!

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@alvarozamora4700 Жыл бұрын

Excelente trabajo, le quedó muy bonito

@cswatson4823 Жыл бұрын

Love it gurl! Looking good. Keep up the good work. Can’t wait till the next one

@ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ Жыл бұрын

So beautiful dresser I loved it 😍

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

@tharcisseilunga6658 4 ай бұрын

I love this

@brendan.underwater Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@aleksandarslozenjicin2511 Жыл бұрын

You’re so inspiring!

@arielmedus3124 Жыл бұрын

Hermoso trabajo!!!!!!

@chrissleblanc Жыл бұрын

As usual perfection

@bobbysharp Жыл бұрын

Shara, your biggest fan here. It's time to upgrade the shop and purchase a thickness planer. I have built a DIY band saw to take 2" thick stock and re-saw to the thickness I need then plane to final thickness. This has changed my building dramatically! I would like to know what white stain that is because that pickled look is stunning. Great build as always. Congrats on ya'lls new place too. That's a shop to die for!

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you following along! I have a planer in the shop. I’ve actually had it for about 5 years now 😊 The stain is Minwax Simply White 🙌

@pamelamayfield7496 Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@yveslaurent6582 Жыл бұрын

Love it 😙

@fabianvalderassur Жыл бұрын

Como siempre muy hermoso trabajo, saludos desde Chile😍

@craiggoodwin9704 Жыл бұрын

Shara, seeing your video today was an unexpected surprise as I was thinking you'd be posting on Saturday. I love the dresser and certainly appreciate your technique's in getting to the finished product. I've been a Home Depot and Ryobi fan for a long time. Just watching your video reminds me I NEED to get over there again. I need to look at these plans a bit closer but I suspect you can fit Lucy in one of those drawers just perfectly! Thanks for Sharing!

@polgartibor1958 Жыл бұрын

Shara thank for video !!! 😍😍😘😘

@meperson Жыл бұрын

Great little project and very nice design as always. I also use Ryobi as a garage woodworker - one suggestion is to get blades (and router bits in my case) from Diablo or similar. They make the tools perform much better, almost like Makita.

@Ivaolive Жыл бұрын

Nunca vou me cansar de seus vídeos! Os resultados nunca decepcionam, você é incrível. 🌼🌺💮🌸😘

@WoodUCreate Жыл бұрын

Nice simple design, I do like the challenge of trying different colors of stain. How about doing some small lathe projects too. Could be making your own knobs and such, just another fun tool to have in the shop.

@flippedbyabby Жыл бұрын

I love these! Would make perfect oversized "bachelor's chest" nightstands

@wizdumwifey 10 ай бұрын

i cannot wait to build this ... tired of looking for a dresser.

@TheWt6012 Жыл бұрын

Nice👍

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@magicworldbyjorg Жыл бұрын

,a cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…..

@mon2dan Жыл бұрын

hi Shara, such a wonderful surprise to see a new video! How beautiful is that dresser, and I love the white oak! I hope to start building soon! Which project of yours would you say would be a great beginner project from your plans? I would love to start taking one at a time. Your biggest fan in Huntsville Al, Candy!

@robertevans6481 Жыл бұрын

Yes it is simple,but man does it look awesome. And yes ryobi is my go to,just a diy person. And my battery collection is good, lol.. That white stain looks great as it makes the grain ""POP"" Ok you have enough oak to make another one....cause that one will be mine....lol...have a great week in the shop. If i mite asked what was you work before this?

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! I really love the white stain. I’ll definitely have to try it again 🙌 before being a full time content creator, I was an engineer at a carbon plant, then a technician/programmer/automation engineer (our group basically built the machines on the assembly line) at an engine factory. I loved that job, but the plant shut down and I took the leap to run my business full time.

@matsler89 Жыл бұрын

The plywood color was so off because that was the "bad" side of the plywood. There is normally a good side that has a little bit of grain movement and the back side has a lot of grain movement and knots. The other side might have still not matched due to the different woods but it came out great.

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Yes, I almost always use the “bad side” because I prefer the knots and character. 🤣 I actually like the darker color…if I wasn’t pairing it with something so light. I’ll save it for a pure plywood build so it’s not so much contrast.

@soyythomas Жыл бұрын

The drawer front of the first drawer is perfectly matching with the strecher above. Did you intent to do it that way. The dresser is beautiful 😍

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

It did! Funny thing…I didn’t even notice that until I was editing the video haha. It wasn’t intentional but it was happy accident 😁

@Parkerarm Жыл бұрын

Another great build, always appreciate your videos. Very detailed and the work always turns out beautifully. I did have a question, I've used Z-clips for attaching tops to a base, I was wondering if there's a preference or difference between functionality between those and the figure 8's?

@jeffwilder7117 Жыл бұрын

It looks to me the figure 8’s are much easier to install. I have used the z clips. Next time will use the figure 8’s. Then I’ll know first hand 👍

@lucredegoicouria Жыл бұрын

it looks really nice! if i wanted to make it with dowels instead of pocket holes, would the plywood layers be a problem?

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

I’ve used dowels with plywood before and it worked fine, but from my (limited) experience, the pocket holes are much less likely to split the layers vs dowels. Being even slightly off in your dowel hole location could cause a split. So, I’d recommend pocket holes for plywood, but that’s just my personal opinion.

@GregSaucier Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous looking end product! Is it possible to have you build one for me? Or if not, can you make up a kit for easy assembly? Because I don't have all the tools needed (esp the pocket hole tool).

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you! Unfortunately, due to shipping costs, it’s incredibly expensive to ship both finished builds and kits. That’s why I don’t do either.

@kevingreen4054 Жыл бұрын

Greetings, firstly thank you 🤜🏻, secondly I'm a huge fan, I almost never miss a video. I've just got one question, why don't you use the drill machine(s) to drive in the "hex" threaded inserts for the feet into the wood, I'm sure it could show how powerful they are?

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you! The reason is because I don’t have a drill bit that size to use with the driver. It’s a pretty large allen wrench I’m using that came with the inserts. If I had the right size bit, the driver could definitely handle driving them, I have no doubts.

@kevingreen4054 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff, thank you!

@jeremyspecce Жыл бұрын

I love it. It came out great and it really made it seam pretty approachable. Do you normally use 3/4 for drawer boxes or is that just what you had in the pile?

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

That’s what I normally use for all my drawer boxes 👍 I discuss why here: instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4MDEwNjAwMzc4NDMyNDU3?igshid=YzA2ZDJiZGQ=

@JenniferCooperbowlfull Жыл бұрын

I love this. Is there any way to adjust it to make it 35” tall? I want to make one for my coffee and tea bar in my kitchen

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can modify the height. Simply adjust the frame size as needed and then adjust the drawers to fit.

@TheLovelyMissBeans Жыл бұрын

I have thought about the feet...since they just don't want to match the wood, paint them black to match the knobs.

@7Makowski7 Жыл бұрын

Looks great! Sorry if I missed it, but where did you purchase the feet for the dresser? Do you have an affiliate link?

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

I do! They’re linked in the video description :)

@scottmorris4914 Жыл бұрын

Good project and video, as always. I have a question. With using natural wood, the subject of wood movement comes up. The pine you install for the feet threaded inserts, since it goes from front to back, will it limit the expansion of the dresser sides? That pine piece is like a breadboard end. It does attach to the sides, but since it is attached to the front and back, it limits the expansion/contraction. Just curious, I am not sure.

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Theoretically, it could push and pull on the bottom front and back framing pieces as the sides expand and contract. So, you could turn them the other way and run them side to side vs front to back if you wanted instead. But theoretically, the drawer slides could cause the side panels to split as well as the glued on trim pieces on the sides, too. Lots of theoreticals involved with solid wood projects.

@scottmorris4914 Жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopDiaries yep, didn’t think about the drawer slides. Good point. How do you like working with solid wood instead of plywood?

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

I much prefer plywood 🤣 I’ll be back to it soon. I enjoyed the opportunity to work with white oak. I don’t have a lot of hardwood options around my area (living in the middle of nowhere has its pros and cons haha), so plywood is much cheaper and easier to access and it’s much quicker and easier to work with. If I wasn’t trying to create content and get videos and projects out quickly week after week, it might be worth the extra time and money to build more with it. But honestly, I enjoy building with plywood more than anything else.

@allbest_wood Жыл бұрын

Hello how are you? Good job. Просто прекрасная а почему так долго тебя не было? Самое главное что с тобой все нормально. ЦЕЛУЮ .

@patrickhorgan8389 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful workmanship? Womanship? Well done.

@dg50484 Жыл бұрын

Shara, by biggest problem is measuring my drawer widths. How do you make sure your drawers are the correct width for your glides?

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

I have a guide to measuring for and building drawers here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer/

@dg50484 Жыл бұрын

@@WoodshopDiaries You are awesome! Thank you.

@Gracebeliever077 Жыл бұрын

9:21 Yes, optional. But gosh, the importance of edging BEFORE assembling!

@slanwar Жыл бұрын

Which brand is that sander? Has the colors of Dewalt but I don’t see them at their site.

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

It’s a Mirka, but it actually died during this project and I had to buy a new one. I don’t recommend. I went with a Bosch to replace it. I haven’t used it much yet, but so far, I like it.

@olafg9911 Жыл бұрын

Looks like Mirka.

@troygoggans5495 Жыл бұрын

This is not a criticism but a question on gluing sides of multiple boards together for things such as sides and top I did not see you use dowels or biscuits between the boards? What is your reasoning for not using these items? I do because “ Norm used them” but if they do not help it takes time to use them and I could easily discontinue using them if it is a waste of my time. thank you.

@WoodshopDiaries Жыл бұрын

Glue alone holds perfectly fine. It’s not a structural issue. But Most of the time people use dowels, dominoes, biscuits with panel glue ups just to help keep boards aligned. Biscuits add little to no structural strength and are only to help with alignment. Dowels and dominoes will add extra strength and help with alignment, but again, they’re not needed for strength since glue alone is stronger than wood. If using dowels or biscuits helps you keep boards aligned, then don’t skip. But they’re not needed for strength.