Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Hey friends, let’s build a sliding barn door dresser chest with drawers and adjustable shelves!
This build is definitely not difficult, but this video is packed FULL of tips and helpful information to use throughout the build.
This is definitely one of my favorite projects to date, so I hope you enjoy watching it come together here.
Check out more project details on the blog: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-sliding-door-dresser-chest
Grab the printable building plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/sliding-barn-door-dresser-chest-plans
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Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
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Some resources you may find helpful for the build:
How to square board edges: woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to build and install drawers: woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer
How to finish raw wood furniture without a sprayer: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer
Tools and Materials
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides–Kreg Rip Cut & Kreg AccuCut (optional, but helpful): amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & amzn.to/3HB8FEY
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Table Saw: Grizzly 10" Cabinet Saw used here, but I don't have a link because this model is discontinued
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3D04UWY
Brad Nailer: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Speed Square: homedepot.sjv.io/oeBZn9
Clamps
Sander
Materials:
(1 + ¼) 4 x 8 sheet ¾″ plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(1) 4×4 sheet ¼″ plywood (½ sheet)
(4) 2x6x8 boards
(4) ⅝″ x 5 ½″ x 6′ cedar fence pickets: homedepot.sjv.io/zaB9zO
(1) 1x6x8 board
(2) 1×2 boards (optional)
1 ¼” pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼” wood screws
2 ½ ” pocket hole screws: amzn.to/2y9rJZZ
1 ” & 1 ¼″ brad nails
(3) pair 14″ ball bearing drawer slides: amzn.to/3JdA0OI
36″ sliding cabinet door hardware kit: amzn.to/3ZCH5xv
Wood Glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3ya9teA
Edge Banding (optional): amzn.to/3nx64RT
Wood filler, caulk, wood finish of your choice
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:26 How to Assemble the Corner Posts
02:18 How to Assemble the Side Panels
03:16 How to Assemble the Dresser Frame
06:05 How to Install the Middle and Drawer Dividers
07:36 Installing the Bottom Shelf
08:33 How to Add X Trim on the Sides
10:22 Installing the Drawers
11:40 How to Add the Back Panel
12:36 How to Add the Drawer Fronts
14:24 Adding the Top Panel
14:44 How to Build and Install Sliding Barn Door
17:46 Add Shelves and Complete
Hey friends, let’s build a sliding barn door dresser chest with drawers and adjustable shelves!
This build is definitely not difficult, but this video is packed FULL of tips and helpful information to use throughout the build.
This is definitely one of my favorite projects to date, so I hope you enjoy watching it come together here.
Check out more project details on the blog: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-sliding-door-dresser-chest
Grab the printable building plans here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/sliding-barn-door-dresser-chest-plans
Follow Woodshop Diaries On:
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Some resources you may find helpful for the build:
How to square board edges: woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s
How to cut plywood sheets: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to build and install drawers: woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer
How to finish raw wood furniture without a sprayer: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer
Tools and Materials
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides–Kreg Rip Cut & Kreg AccuCut (optional, but helpful): amzn.to/3Y38tDQ & amzn.to/3HB8FEY
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Table Saw: Grizzly 10" Cabinet Saw used here, but I don't have a link because this model is discontinued
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3D04UWY
Brad Nailer: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Speed Square: homedepot.sjv.io/oeBZn9
Clamps
Sander
Materials:
(1 + ¼) 4 x 8 sheet ¾″ plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(1) 4×4 sheet ¼″ plywood (½ sheet)
(4) 2x6x8 boards
(4) ⅝″ x 5 ½″ x 6′ cedar fence pickets: homedepot.sjv.io/zaB9zO
(1) 1x6x8 board
(2) 1×2 boards (optional)
1 ¼” pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼” wood screws
2 ½ ” pocket hole screws: amzn.to/2y9rJZZ
1 ” & 1 ¼″ brad nails
(3) pair 14″ ball bearing drawer slides: amzn.to/3JdA0OI
36″ sliding cabinet door hardware kit: amzn.to/3ZCH5xv
Wood Glue: amzn.to/34NCtuv
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3ya9teA
Edge Banding (optional): amzn.to/3nx64RT
Wood filler, caulk, wood finish of your choice
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:26 How to Assemble the Corner Posts
02:18 How to Assemble the Side Panels
03:16 How to Assemble the Dresser Frame
06:05 How to Install the Middle and Drawer Dividers
07:36 Installing the Bottom Shelf
08:33 How to Add X Trim on the Sides
10:22 Installing the Drawers
11:40 How to Add the Back Panel
12:36 How to Add the Drawer Fronts
14:24 Adding the Top Panel
14:44 How to Build and Install Sliding Barn Door
17:46 Add Shelves and Complete
