Milton Dresser Build - Modern Shaker Furniture Build - by Dailey Woodworks in Bryan, Texas

I think every woodworker wants to develop their own unique style of furniture. Some guys are true artists and come up with beautiful and original designs.

I'm not that unique, and I like the classic lines of shaker-inspired furniture. So I've simply formalized my own take on it, with a few years of design input from my customers.

The Milton Collection of Modern-Shaker furniture features:
1. Hardwood Construction - We use Oak, Walnut, Pecan, Cherry, or Mesquite. We selectively use 3/4" or 1/2" premium plywood where needed. We NEVER use particle board, mdf, or 1/4" material.
2. Amazing Drawers - Our Drawers are built from solid wood with exposed domino tenon jointery for strength and beauty. The bottoms of our drawers are 1/2" thick for superior strength. Finally, we use undermount, full extension, and soft-close drawer slides for a clean look and smooth function.
3. Premium Finishes - We use only use durable professional grade finishes. Oak can be stained a variety of colors, and woods like Walnut, Pecan, and Mesquite shine with our durable clearcoat process.
4. Built to Last. We use a combination of domino-tenon jointery and pocket hole jointery to build furniture you'll love and your grandchildren will fight over.

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[guybowers]

That is some very classy looking furniture, I love the color combination

[Woodworking]

Well done, and wow someone that doesn’t use a gallon of glue pouring all over the place when building!

[ericmay]

This is a Beautiful piece!! Very Nice Craftsmanship!!

[chuckles]

Yup really admire this look. I like the black on the natural wood look... Drawer fronts I really like without the handles or knobs. awesome 👌 👏

[ronj]

Great commentary! I like your practical advice

[jaimegurrola]

Simple but elegant! ( not meant easy to do it, it takes skills to do that)

[jimryan]

Great job, but you didn't mention any top coat for the black stained portion nor the drawer fronts. is it urathane ?

[michaelzimmerman]

In vid you say you're using 1/2 ply, but the materials list says 3/4. Error?

[Thomas]

What's the minimum table saw you would recommend for a project like this. I have a dewalt contractor table saw and I'm wondering if it will be good enough...

[joeychgo]

Ok, I'm confused. Why the dominos ar 5.07 instead of just a tenon on the end ?

[jeffbaker]

Where did you get the base for your assembly table?

[mhphotography]

You gotta stop running your fingers by the router bit! Matter of time man. I like the videos, but good lord, be safe.

[jeffhildreth]

There is nothing about this piece that is remotely "Shaker", whether traditional or modern.
Not the design, materials or workmanship. Ersatz Japanese maybe.