How To Build A Simple DIY Dresser | Free Woodworking Project Plan

How To Build A Simple DIY Dresser | Free Woodworking Project Plan

Make this beautiful dresser your own by dressing up the front frames and adding your own taste of hardware. This addition can be placed in a bedroom or living area for that always needed extra storage!

FREE PROJECT PLAN
▸ Download the free woodworking plan for this project at https://learn.kregtool.com/plans/diy-dresser/

FEATURED CREATOR
Thank you to Shara of Woodshop Diaries for partnering with us on this project. Visit her YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/SharaWoodshopDiaries

TOOLS USED
▸ Circular Saw
▸ Kreg Rip-Cut
▸ Kreg Accu-Cut
▸ Drill/Driver
▸ Kreg 720 Pocket Hole Jig
▸ Miter Saw
▸ Table Saw (optional)
▸ Brad nailer
▸ Clamps
▸ Kreg Multi-Mark Tool
▸ Kreg Cabinet Hardware Jig (optional)

MATERIALS USED
▸ (1 + ½) sheet ¾” plywood
▸ (1) sheet ¼” plywood
▸ (4) 2x2x8 boards
▸ (2) ¼” x 1 ½” x 8’ lattice trim
▸ (2) 1 ¼” tall chair rail molding
▸ (1) 3/8” x ¾” x 8’ half-round molding (optional)
▸ (4) 4” tall furniture feet
▸ (4) furniture feet inserts OR plate brackets
▸ (4) pair 16” ball-bearing drawer slides
▸ (16) 2 ½” pocket hole screws
▸ (78) 1 ¼” pocket hole screws
▸ (11) 1 ¼” wood screws
▸ (8) 2” wood screws
▸ Wood Glue
▸ (14) 1 ¼” brad nails
▸ (48) 5/8” wood screws
▸ (6) knobs/drawer pulls

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36 Comments

  1. Dymone on March 11, 2023 at 7:04 am

    Looks like it would make a great night stand. Just a bit short for a dresser but my wife wants a pair of these now.

  2. Sumo's Projects on March 11, 2023 at 7:08 am

    Love watching these videos, I’ve made content videos for Kreg Australia via Carbatec & thoroughly enjoyed the process as my belief is that Kreg has revolutionised the DIY market.

  3. Amy Frederick on March 11, 2023 at 7:08 am

    I posted this on fb and I’m gunna post it again; I LOVE this! So beautiful and it looks so high end. You’re so good at this, Shara! Thank you for sharing and for this wonderful tutorial.

  4. Scott Morris on March 11, 2023 at 7:08 am

    Always a great video, and this one is included.

  5. Jeanne Beyer on March 11, 2023 at 7:11 am

    You did a wonderful job.

  6. John Antaya on March 11, 2023 at 7:11 am

    I liked your dresser project and enjoyed the video. Thank You

  7. Angie Williams on March 11, 2023 at 7:12 am

    Great project. This dresser looks great. I love how it turned out. And such a perfect little size. I love it.

  8. Ron Fontenot on March 11, 2023 at 7:13 am

    Bravo!!

  9. Me P on March 11, 2023 at 7:17 am

    Very nice build and great video with lots of tips. I agree about inserts, hex head ones are much better. And steel, not brass. Also you can lubricate them with some glue, just seal the bottom with some tape so that the threads wouldn’t clog. They will go in much easier. I use super glue and epoxy would work as well

  10. johnnny boo on March 11, 2023 at 7:18 am

    Everyone should subscribe to woodshop diaries if you’re on here!! Shara does such amazing work

  11. Bigmo Rivera on March 11, 2023 at 7:20 am

    Great job. Nicely done.

  12. the1bulldurham on March 11, 2023 at 7:20 am

    Use sanding sealer before you stain soft woods such as the pine you’re using.

  13. Michael Weaver on March 11, 2023 at 7:25 am

    Great job Shara. I have just now got my new woodshop started. I have started watching all your videos. Very easy to watch and learn and not to long. Thank you very much for helping.

  14. Hal Schmerer on March 11, 2023 at 7:25 am

    This is a beautiful piece of furniture, thank you for sharing. I have a question though, why do you use 3/4" plywood for the drawers? I have always used 1/2" plywood or softwoods (pine, fir) for drawers and this has been very successful for drawers. IS it because this is what you already had in the shop?

  15. Tim Dyer on March 11, 2023 at 7:25 am

    You did a really nice job on the dresser! It looks great.

  16. Pepe Mollinedo on March 11, 2023 at 7:27 am

    Great! I am your follower of Guatemala I really enjoy and learn for your channel

  17. Gerardo Cardenas on March 11, 2023 at 7:27 am

    Looks great, how long does it take the hole proyect? Motivating completely for begginers.

  18. Jhold75 on March 11, 2023 at 7:28 am

    Why can I never stain anything to look that good ha. Probably because its mt least favorite part

  19. A J on March 11, 2023 at 7:28 am

    Nice work! Such a talented beautiful woman!

  20. pt eddie on March 11, 2023 at 7:29 am

    The dresser is beautiful, Shara. I enjoyed watching you build it. Thanks for the assembly details and thanks to Kreg for the free plans.

  21. Jeff Thomas on March 11, 2023 at 7:32 am

    Looks fantastic, nice details on the draw fronts

  22. Tookie-Doo Homestead on March 11, 2023 at 7:32 am

    🙂 Good build and thank you for sharing….

  23. SD DIY MAKE IT WORTH IT on March 11, 2023 at 7:34 am

    Congratulations Kreg is awesome 👏

  24. Scott Morris on March 11, 2023 at 7:34 am

    For the inserts, you can also use a bolt (thread s of the insert) with two nuts on the bolt snug against each other. Screw the nuts on the same as the depth of the insert. You can use some CA to keep these locked in place too. Screw the insert onto the bolt, then use a nut driver, or socket with ratchet, and screw the inserts in.

  25. oned4metwo on March 11, 2023 at 7:38 am

    Another well done project Shara.

  26. Gary "Bear" Bryant on March 11, 2023 at 7:39 am

    👍👍

  27. Chevee Dodd on March 11, 2023 at 7:40 am

    Great work as always! I used my Rip-Cut for the first time this weekend along with the Ryobi 18v. I was ripping 3/4" plywood. I had trouble with the saw "stalling" in the cut. This was with a new blade. Any tips on using the Rip-Cut? Thanks!

  28. Chris on March 11, 2023 at 7:40 am

    A nice build. Could of used 2×4 for the bottom frame and youd of had the width for the feet? Or got corner braces?

  29. Alan S on March 11, 2023 at 7:41 am

    Looks good, as usual. With regard to the brass inserts, my understanding is the slots are not for screwdrivers. They can help to cut threads if installed the other way up. A bolt with a nut to lock on the insert can make installation easier.

  30. William Jackson on March 11, 2023 at 7:47 am

    Nice, except for the pulls!

  31. Myranda Means on March 11, 2023 at 7:47 am

    Love it, as always!! Your projects are simple so even beginners like me can follow along and make them. Great look as well, I love the fluting design on the top two drawers, really ties in the moulding details.

  32. Jason Thomas on March 11, 2023 at 7:49 am

    Stunning build as always Shara you never fail to surprise me with your creativity. Love the finish, one of my favorites as well as provincial. Was also surprised you put a back on it, I know how you feel about backs on dressers or drawers. Looking forward to your next project

  33. Goosefang on March 11, 2023 at 7:49 am

    I should have recognized Shara’s fine workmanship before she popped in 😀

  34. Marty ladimer on March 11, 2023 at 7:57 am

    The vide and information below are done very well. Thanks.

  35. Anthony Audain on March 11, 2023 at 7:58 am

    Love it, as always!! Your projects are simple so even beginners like me can follow along and make them. Great look as well, I love the fluting design on the top two drawers, really ties in the moulding details

  36. Joe C on March 11, 2023 at 7:58 am

    Awesome! I just printed your plans. Thank you for posting them.

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