How to Build a Mid-Century Modern Dresser—FROM 2x4s and PLYWOOD

In this video, I'll show you how to build a mid-century modern 6 drawer dresser from 2x4s and plywood! Dressers are literally my favorite thing to build. There are so many ways to build a box and add drawers and so many styles you can go with for it. So, I hope you enjoy the video as much as I enjoyed building it and if you want to build one for yourself, grab the step by step tutorial here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-modern-dresser/ And grab the printable plans here: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/diy-mid-century-modern-dresser-plans In this video, I'll also share how to cut dadoes without a dado blade on the table saw at 6:00. Additional info you may find helpful for this project: How to Cut Plywood Sheets: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw/ How to Edge Band Plywood: 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 Build and Install Drawers: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer/ Other projects using these modern style legs: DIY Modern Dog Bed: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-modern-dog-bed/ DIY Dog Bowl Stand: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-dog-bowl-stand/ DIY Upholstered Storage Bench: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-an-upholstered-storage-bench/ Tools & Materials The following contains affiliate links: Tools Used In the Video: Circular Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx Kreg AccuCut Cutting Guide: https://amzn.to/3uGzgYf Kreg Rip Cut Cutting Guide: https://amzn.to/3dS9Q2Q Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/9Wg2r0 Kreg 720 Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/2Q7LU3l Jig Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912 Nail Gun: https://homedepot.sjv.io/a9ygQ Table Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/3vkav Materials Used: 3 sheets 3/4" plywood: https://homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95 1 1/4 sheets 1/4" plywood: https://homedepot.sjv.io/3vVYr (2) 2x4x8 boards: https://homedepot.sjv.io/kr42M Scrap 1x or 3/4" plywood to cut the legs from 1 1/4" pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3fXNO1d 2 1/2" pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/39TxT03 2" wood screws 2 1/2" wood screws (6) pair 16" ball bearing drawer slides (I buy bulk packs of ten here: https://amzn.to/3d3FNGs) Wood Glue Edge banding (optional): https://amzn.to/3uIhbsR

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