Hey friends, let's build a 9 drawer dresser! You may (or may not--that's fine, too!) remember a few months ago, I shared a matching bedroom furniture collection that included a 6 drawer dresser.
In that video, I mentioned that I wished I had made that a 9 drawer dresser instead of a 6 and several of you said I should just build another one.
So...here we are :) Let's try this again. I'm always more than happy to build another dresser (they are, after all, my favorite projects).
I hope you enjoy watching this one come together and get some glimpses into how design details played into the building process.
If you'd like to build one of your own, grab the printable building plans for the 9 drawer dresser here: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/modern-9-drawer-dresser-plans
You can also grab more project details and tips here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-9-drawer-dresser/
Check out the entire matching bedroom furniture collection here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/category/diy-simple-bedroom-set-collection-storage/
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Helpful Resources:
How to choose plywood for your projects: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-choose-plywood-for-furniture-and-cabinets/
How to buy lumber: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-buy-lumber/
Understanding lumber sizing: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/lumber-sizing/
Drawer Building Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o6c_lQm9FE&list=PLZXlzM3gc_U2VAcejawDXcsSU6pm4PESL&pp=gAQBiAQB
How to cut 2x2s: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s/
How to cut plywood sheets: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw/
How to apply edge banding: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges/
How to use a pocket hole jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig/
How to use a dowel jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-a-dowel-jig/
How to use the Kreg Micro Jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-the-kreg-micro-pocket-hole-jig/
Tools & Materials:
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Tools:
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Circular Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides (optional): Kreg Rip Cut & Kreg AccuCut: https://amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & https://amzn.to/49jZFAe
Pocket Hole Jig (720 standard size): https://amzn.to/32eoPBY
Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig (optional): https://amzn.to/449SSad
Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Dowel Jig (optional): https://amzn.to/3sNQ83O
Clamps
Table Saw (optional)
Materials:
(2 ½) 4’x8′ sheets ¾″ plywood
(1) 4’x8′ sheet ¼″ plywood
(3) 2x4x8 boards
(1) 1x2x8 board (optional for side trim)
¼″ x 1 ½″ lattice trim (optional)
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3FKfikk
Dowel Pins: https://amzn.to/3urFKPD
2″ Wood Screws
Wood Glue
(9) Pair 18″ Drawer Slides: https://amzn.to/3SzeuZq
Edge Banding: https://amzn.to/3nx64RT
Knobs/Drawer Pulls: https://amzn.to/4aeXEWt
Finish:
Minwax Weathered Oak Stain: https://amzn.to/47XiMia
Minwax Helmsman Clear Coat: https://amzn.to/3W2DSbt
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Assembling Front and Back Dresser Frame
02:26 Building the Dresser Body
04:17 Installing Drawer Bracing and Dividers
06:24 Installing Drawer Slides
07:11 Adding Bottom Supports
07:40 Building & Installing Drawer Boxes
09:32 Building & Installing Drawer Fronts
11:42 Attaching the Top
12:01 Trim Details and Finish
12:48 FINAL REVEAL