How to Build a SIMPLE Dresser (Basic Tools!)

Build your own dresser! This video is a step by step set of video plans that will walk you through building a really simple dresser that is 48.5” tall, 28” wide, and 15.5” deep. This is a really easy dresser to build, and you only need simple tools to build it. A chest of drawers can sometimes be a daunting woodworking project to take on, but this one is very simple to follow and easy to build.

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Video on how to build your own pocket hole jig:

Material List:

1x2s @ 8ft 5 pcs
2x4s @ 8ft 2 pcs
1x4 @ 8ft 1pc
1x10 @ 8ft 1pc
1x10 @ 6ft 1pc
1/2” plywood 4x8 sheet 2pcs
1 1/4” pocket screws 100 pcs
6 sets of drawer slides (undermount preferred)

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Recommended tools and hardware:

15” undermount drawer slides

Drill/impact gun

Kreg jig R3

18ga brad nailer (I recommend the set)

Table saw

Circular saw

Miter saw

Jig saw

Sander

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[maryengleman]

I know this is an old video but I really appreciate the detailed step-by-step process; I'm just getting started making my own stuff and it really helps to see the drawers, especially. Really like the simple style and the sturdiness. It's easy to add your own touches to it, but the basic design is classic and will withstand daily living. Nothing in my house gets babied except actual babies and animals. BTW, put some safety gear on, you have a lot to offer and we want you around. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[julietphillips]

You make furniture and a lot of other items we all need, and the nice part is you don't complicate the build and the end result is always awesome!

[Vintage_Marcenaria]

Congratulations! Excellent work. It is very enriching. Thanks!

[AshleyJolienne]

This is awesome!! I’m only intermediate in my skill- and definitely not at the point where I will splurge on more expensive machinery! I really appreciate this video! 🙌 helped a lot!

[woodworkingonabudget]

That is absolutely awesome. Love the simplicity and ease I'm definitely making one or two this weekend, and you just got a subscriber

[jaysgarage]

I appreciate you keeping things simple, purposeful and showing how you can get an awesome result using budget friendly materials and construction! 👏

[craigthimm]

Love the simplicity and not afraid to use common lumber instead of super fine always expensive Baltic birch/or hickory or other unnecessary wood

Great build, turned out really nice

[thegoodfight]

Thanks for sharing your work. You do an awesome job of explaining what you're doing and why. Keep making sawdust brother 👍🏿

[aibuiltpc]

What a great tutorial. I just started watching your videos and will continue.

[gregmorris]

Hey man I watch your stuff all the time and subscribed to your stuff. I tried to build thus exact dresser but am having trouble finding the right drawer slides that you used. The ones I got were a half inch short

[bigl]

Thanks for the videos D.I.Y man your a great instructor my first project was your table saw with a secret it came out identical to yours I appreciate all of your content

[TheDadCave]

👊😃 Josh, you make it look and sound so easy! Awesome build man!

[jimofalltrades]

Really nice design. Super simple to do. Starting on my daughter's tomorrow.

[adamanderson]

Nail gun nails have a wedge on the end. They will deflect to the right or left but not front or back. At 10:58 if you hold it 90 degrees to the bottom of the drawer, you wont get the deflection you got. It's easier to avoid than fix.

[tanyafrancois-spurlock]

Well hello, thanks for this video, I love wood working and I want to try my hand at this, I want to make two tall dressers to replace my one long dresser. But I'm not very good with a tape measure, so I try to keep everything even. You did an awesome job.

[GuiltyMalice]

Great job, it came out awesome. Thanks for sharing bro.

[angelisoriginals]

You made it look so easy to build... I wish I had the strength for applying pressure and lifting. I would have loved to be able to make one my self.😍💕💕💕 You are very good at giving detailed information too. Thank you for this awesome video.

[justinbharat]

i just saw this video and this really helped. but one question, at 0:51, what are you using to make the pocket holes and what type of screws are you using?

[AllThingsDiana]

Thanks so much for this video detailed information steps by steps from start to finish I will definitely recommend question thou what is the name of the tool you use you carved the edges of the dresser top ?

[dmoneygangstepper]

Hello sir u think make one for a birthday gift? Want it be blue?