three drawer dresser

By Jaime Costiglio
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Kreg Academy Kreg Academy

A three drawer dresser with three open cubby shelves. Intended as a large nightstand between to bed for a shared bedroom but can be used as a stand along dresser or behind a sofa, etc.

Difficulty moderate

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Circular Saw (corded)
    Circular Saw (corded)
  • Jigsaw
    Jigsaw
  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Square
    Square
  • Tape Measure
    Tape Measure
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)
  • Impact Driver
    Impact Driver
  • Nail Gun
    Nail Gun
  • Sander
    Sander

Materials

Wood Products

  • 2 Plywood , 3/4" Thick , Full Sheet
  • 5 Board , 1x5 , 72"
  • 2 Board , 1x6 , 96"
  • 1 Board , 1x8 , 72"
  • 1 Plywood , 1/4" Thick , Full Sheet

Hardware & Supplies

  • 1 Box 1 1/4" Kreg pocket hole screws
  • 6 2" wood screws
  • 36 1 1/4" wood screws
  • 1 Sleeve 2" finish nails
  • 1 Sleeve 3/4" finish nails
  • 3 21" drawer glides
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Cut List & Parts

  • 5 Top , 1x5 @ 66"
  • 1 Cubby shelf , 3/4" x 22 1/2" x 64 1/2"
  • 2 Sides , 3/4" x 22 1/2" x 27 1/4"
  • 5 Dividers & drawer support , 3/4" x 22 1/2" x 21"
  • 2 Cubby dividers , 3/4" x 22 1/2" x 5 1/2"
  • 1 Backing , 1/4" x 66" x 14 1/2"
  • 3 Drawer fronts , 1x8 @ 20 3/4"
  • 6 Drawer sides , 1x6 @ 21 3/4"
  • 6 Drawer fronts & backs , 1x6 @ 18 1/4"
  • 3 Drawer base , 1/4"x 21 3/4" x 19 3/4"
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Directions

  • Dimensions

    Overall dimensions 66"w x 22 1/2"d x 28"h

    Step 1

  • Step 1: top

    Attach the top boards using wood glue, pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Keep boards flush to form one smooth surface. Once all boards are attached measure the width to confirm 22 1/2" before cutting plywood sheets for remaining steps as 1x5 boards can vary in width.

    Step 2

  • Step 2: sides

    Attach sides to underside of top using wood glue, pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Step 3

  • Step 3: cubby shelf

    Attach cubby shelf to sides using wood glue, pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Step 4

  • Step 4: cubby dividers

    Attach cubby dividers using countersunk 2" wood screws from underneath and 2" finish nails from the top.

    Step 5

  • Step 5: drawer dividers

    Attach drawer dividers to shelf using wood glue, pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Step 6

  • Step 6: drawer supports

    Attach drawer supports using wood glue, pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Step 7

  • Step 7: drawer box

    Construct drawer box using wood glue, pocket holes and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Step 8

  • Step 8: drawer base

    Attach base to drawer using wood glue and countersunk 1 1/4" screws.

    Step 9

  • Step 9: drawer front

    Cut out drawer front handle pull as per sketch.

    Step 10

  • Step 10: drawer front

    Attach drawer glides as per hardware instructions. Put drawer front in place with wood glue and finish nails then remove drawer and secure front to box using countersunk 1 1/4" wood screws from interior.

    Step 11

  • Step 11: backing

    Attach backing to unit using wood glue and 3/4" finish nails.

    Step 12