5 Drawer Dresser

Materials:

  • 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws
  • 1/2″ brad nails
  • 1-1/4″ brad nails
  • Edge banding for the exposed edges of the plywood, optional
  • Four furniture legs or bun feet at least 4″ tall plus hardware
  • Five sets of 14″ drawer slides
  • Five drawer pulls

Lumber:

  • 1 – 1×6 at 8′
  • 1 – 1×6 at 4′
  • 3 – 1×10 at 8′
  • One 4′ x 4′ sheet of 3/4″ plywood
  • Two sheets of 3/4″ plywood
  • One half sheet of 1/2″ plywood
  • One quarter sheet of 1/4″ plywood

Cut List:

  • 2- 3/4″ plywood at 18″ x 36″ – Bottom & Top
  • 2 – 3/4″ plywood at 17-1/2″ x 44″ – Sides
  • 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 33-1/2″ x 44″ – Back
  • 4 – 3/4″ plywood at 16-3/4″ x 33-1/2″ – Shelves
  • 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 7-1/4″ x 16-3/4″ – Divider
  • 2 – 3/4″ plywood at 12-1/2″ x 13-7/8″ – Small Drawer Bottom
  • 4 – 1×6 at 12-1/2″ – Small Drawer Sides
  • 4 – 1×6 at 15-3/8″ – Small Drawer Front & Back
  • 3 – 3/4″ plywood at 12-1/2″ x 31″ – Large Drawer Bottom
  • 6 – 1×10 at 12-1/2″ – Large Drawer Sides
  • 6 – 1×10 at 32-1/2″ – Large Drawer Front & Back
  • 2 – 1/2″ plywood at 7″ x 13-1/8″ – Small Drawer Front Base
  • 3 – 1/2″ plywood at 11″ x 33-1/4″ – Large Drawer Front Base
  • 4 – 1/4″ plywood at 1-1/2″ x 7″ – Small Drawer Trim
  • 4 – 1/4″ plywood at 1-1/2″ x 13-1/8″ – Small Drawer Trim
  • 2 – 1/4″ plywood at 1-1/2″ x 4″ – Small Drawer Trim
  • 6 – 1/4″ plywood at 1-1/2″ x 11″ – Large Drawer Trim
  • 6 – 1/4″ plywood at 1-1/2″ x 30-1/4″ – Large Drawer Trim

Step 1:

Edge banding should be applied to all exposed edges of plywood before assembly. Cut the pieces for the bottom. Attach the hardware for the legs to the bottom positioning the legs so they are at least 1″ from each edge.

Step 2:

Cut the pieces for the sides and drill pocket holes at the bottom edge. Position the sides so they are set back 1/2″ from the front edge, and 1/2″ from the sides. Secure using glue and pocket hole screws.

Step 3:

Cut the piece for the back and drill pocket holes in the side edges as well as the bottom edge. Attach to the sides and bottom using glue and pocket hole screws.

Step 4:

Cut the pieces for the shelves. Drill pocket holes in the sides and back edge of three shelves. Position the fourth shelf on the bottom as shown in the drawing. Secure with glue and brad nails. Attach the other shelves as shown using glue and pocket hole screws.

Step 5:

Cut the piece for the divider and drill pocket holes as shown. Position the divider on the top shelf and secure with glue and pocket hole screws.

Step 6:

Cut the piece for the top. The front and sides will overhang by 1/2″. Secure with glue and brad nails through the top into the sides and back.

Step 7:

Cut the pieces for the drawer boxes. Drill pocket holes in all four edges of the bottom pieces as well as each end of the side pieces. Attach the sides to the bottom using glue and pocket hole screws, then attach the front and back in the same manner. Install the drawer slides according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 8:

Cut the pieces for the drawer front bases as well as the trim pieces. Position the trim pieces and secure using glue and 1/2″ brad nails. Clamp until dry. There will be a 1/8″ gap around all sides of the drawer fronts. Install the drawer pulls.

Finish as desired.

The original plan can be found at http://designsbystudioc.com/free-plans-to-build-a-pier-one-inspired-ashworth-5-drawer-dresser/

 
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4 Drawer Dresser

Materials:

  • 1 – 2×2 at 3’
  • 2 – 1×2 at 8’
  • 4 – 1×6 at 8’
  • 1 sheet of ¾” plywood
  • 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
  • 1-1/4” screws
  • 1-1/4” brad nails
  • Edge banding, if desired
  • 4 cabinet pulls
  • 4 sets of 16” drawer slides
  • 4 – 3” x 3” Flat Angle Plates
  • 6 – 3” x 3” Flat T Plates

Cut List:

  • 4 – 2×2 at 6-1/4” – Legs
  • 8 – 1×2 at 5-1/2” – Leg Braces
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 18” x 36” – Top & Bottom
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 18” x 18-3/4”- Sides
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 18-3/4” x 34-1/2”- Back
  • 2 – 1×2 at 34-1/2” – Stretchers
  • 1 – 1×2 at 5-3/4” – Divider
  • 1 – 1×2 at 15-3/4” – Drawer Slide Support
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 14-3/8” x 14-1/2” – Small Drawer Bottoms
  • 4 – 1×6 at 14-1/2” – Small Drawer Sides
  • 4 – 1×6 at 15-7/8” – Small Drawer Front & Back
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 14-1/2” x 32” – Large Drawer Bottoms
  • 4 – 1×6 at 14-1/2” – Large Drawer Sides
  • 4 – 1×6 at 33-1/2” – Large Drawer Front & Back
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 5-1/2” x 16-5/8” – Small Drawer Fronts
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 5-1/2” x 34-1/4” – Large Drawer Fronts

Step 1:

Edge banding will be applied to the exposed edges of the plywood before assembly. Cut the pieces for the legs and the leg braces. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in one end of each of the leg braces. Attach to the leg using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Cut the piece for the bottom. Attach the legs to each corner using glue and countersunk 1-1/4” screws.

Step 2:

Cut the pieces for the sides and drill pocket holes in each end. Attach to the bottom using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 3:

Cut the piece for the back and drill pocket holes in all four edges. Secure to the sides and back using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 4:

Cut the piece for the top. Secure with glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the sides and back.

Step 5:

Cut the pieces for the stretchers and drill pocket holes at each end. Position as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Cut the pieces for the divider and drawer slide support. Drill holes at each end of the drawer slide support. Position the divider as shown then secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Position the drawer slide support then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 6:

Cut the pieces for the drawer boxes. Drill pocket holes in each end of the sides as well as all four edges of the bottoms. Assemble the drawers as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Install the drawer slides according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Make any necessary adjustments.

Step 7:

Cut the pieces for the drawer fronts. Mark the position for the drawer pull and drill the holes. Install the drawer box, then shim the drawer front in place. Finish drilling the holes for the drawer pulls, then install.

Paint the angle and bracket hardware as desired, then install. Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired.

 

The original plan can be found at http://www.thedesignconfidential.com/2013/08/free-diy-furniture-plans-build-four-drawer-campaign-side-table-dresser/
 
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3 Drawer Dresser

Materials:

  • 3 – 1×2 at 6’
  • 3 – 1×10 at 6’
  • 2 – 1×10 at 8’
  • 1 – 2×2 at 4’
  • 2 sheets of ¾” plywood
  • 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
  • 2-1/2” screws
  • 1-1/4” brad nails
  • 3 sets of 16” drawer slides

 

 

Cut List:

  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 17” x 34-1/2” – Bottom
  • 2 – 1×2 at 17” – Bottom Frame
  • 2 – 1×2 at 36” – Bottom Frame
  • 4 – 2×2 at 4-3/4” – Legs
  • 2 – ¾” plywood at 17-3/4” x 34-1/4” – Sides
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 34-1/4” x 34-1/2” – Back
  • 2 – 1×2 at 34-1/2” – Stretchers
  • 1 – ¾” plywood at 18-1/2” x 36” – Top
  • 3 – ¾” plywood at 14-1/2” x 32” – Drawer Bottoms
  • 6 – 1×10 at 14-1/2” – Drawer Box Sides
  • 6 – 1×10 at 33-1/2” – Drawer Box Front & Back
  • 3 – ¾” plywood at 11-1/4” x 36” – Drawer Fronts

Step 1:

Cut the pieces for the bottom panel and the bottom frame. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket hole in each end of the shorter 1×2 frame pieces as well as all four edges of the bottom panel. Assemble the panel as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Insert the panel then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The top face of the panel will be flush with the top edge of the frame.

Step 2:

Cut the pieces for the legs. Position them on the underside of the bottom snug against the frame in each corner. Secure using glue and countersunk 2-1/2” screws through the bottom into the legs.

Step 3:

Cut the pieces for the sides and drill pocket holes in the top and bottom edges. Secure to the bottom frame locating them ¾” back from the front edge of the bottom frame.

Step 4:

Cut the piece for the back and drill pocket holes in all four edges of the panel. Secure to the sides and bottom using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 5:

Cut the pieces for the stretchers and drill pocket holes in each end. Secure to the sides as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 6:

Cut the piece for the top. The front and sides will overhang by ½”. Secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the sides and back.

Step 7:

Cut the pieces for the drawer boxes. Drill pocket holes in all four edges of the bottom as well as each end of the sides. Assemble the drawer box as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Install the drawer slides according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions, locating them ¾” back from the front edge of the sides. Make any necessary adjustments.

Step 8:

Cut the pieces for the drawer fronts. Mark the position for the drawer pulls and drill the holes. Starting with the bottom drawer front, position it with a 1/8” gap at the bottom then drive screws through the holes for the drawer pulls into the drawer box. Open the drawer, and secure the drawer front using countersunk 1-1/4” screws from the inside. Position the next drawer fronts in the same manner with a 1/8” gap between them and secure the same way. Remove the screws from the holes for the drawer pull then finish drilling the holes. Install the drawer pull.

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired.

 

The original plan can be found at http://www.thedesignconfidential.com/2014/01/free-diy-furniture-plans-how-to-build-oslo-3-drawer-dresser/
 
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