Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Hey friends, let's wrap up the final part of the drawer building series with the part of the drawer you see most often--the drawer front! It's time to install them and I'm going to show you how.
In this video, I'm sharing the different types and styles of drawer fronts you commonly run into, what to use to secure the drawer front to the drawer box, and 3 ways to properly position drawer fronts while you're attaching them.
I've had such good feedback on this series, I decided to put together a printable e-book guide of all four parts so you can take it with you to the workshop for reference.
Grab the ULTIMATE Drawer Building Guide here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/basic-drawer-printable-building-guide
If you missed any of the other parts of this drawer building series, check out the other videos here:
Part 1: How to Measure for Drawer Fronts -- youtu.be/-o6c_lQm9FE
Part 2: How to Build a Drawer Box -- youtu.be/QpCzZQOBDy8
Part 3: How to Install Drawer Slides and Drawer Boxes -- youtu.be/FWFKzRpEEJ8
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Helpful Resources to Getting Started with Woodworking:
How to Buy Lumber: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-buy-lumber
Understanding Lumber Sizing: woodshopdiaries.com/lumber-sizing
5 Tools to Get Started Woodworking: woodshopdiaries.com/5-tools-need-get-started-woodworking-less-500
Secrets to Professional Looking DIY Furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3MCSEBi
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Kreg Drawer Front Mounting Jig: amzn.to/431uXaY
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Types and Styles of Drawer Fronts
01:57 What to Use to Secure the Drawer Fronts
03:14 What Length Screw to Install Drawer Fronts
04:56 How to Position the Drawer Fronts to Install
05:29 Method #1: Freehand
07:24 Method #2: Use Pilot Holes
08:42 Method #3: Use a Jig
11:29 Conclusion
Hey friends, let's wrap up the final part of the drawer building series with the part of the drawer you see most often--the drawer front! It's time to install them and I'm going to show you how.
In this video, I'm sharing the different types and styles of drawer fronts you commonly run into, what to use to secure the drawer front to the drawer box, and 3 ways to properly position drawer fronts while you're attaching them.
I've had such good feedback on this series, I decided to put together a printable e-book guide of all four parts so you can take it with you to the workshop for reference.
Grab the ULTIMATE Drawer Building Guide here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/basic-drawer-printable-building-guide
If you missed any of the other parts of this drawer building series, check out the other videos here:
Part 1: How to Measure for Drawer Fronts -- youtu.be/-o6c_lQm9FE
Part 2: How to Build a Drawer Box -- youtu.be/QpCzZQOBDy8
Part 3: How to Install Drawer Slides and Drawer Boxes -- youtu.be/FWFKzRpEEJ8
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Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
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Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Helpful Resources to Getting Started with Woodworking:
How to Buy Lumber: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-buy-lumber
Understanding Lumber Sizing: woodshopdiaries.com/lumber-sizing
5 Tools to Get Started Woodworking: woodshopdiaries.com/5-tools-need-get-started-woodworking-less-500
Secrets to Professional Looking DIY Furniture: woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3MCSEBi
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Kreg Drawer Front Mounting Jig: amzn.to/431uXaY
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Types and Styles of Drawer Fronts
01:57 What to Use to Secure the Drawer Fronts
03:14 What Length Screw to Install Drawer Fronts
04:56 How to Position the Drawer Fronts to Install
05:29 Method #1: Freehand
07:24 Method #2: Use Pilot Holes
08:42 Method #3: Use a Jig
11:29 Conclusion
![How to Build a Nightstand Table w/ Drawer [Matching Furniture Series]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EQkFBArVsUQ/mqdefault.jpg "How to Build a Nightstand Table w/ Drawer [Matching Furniture Series]
Hey friends! Im back with PART 2 of the matching guest bedroom furniture series today this time, sharing how to build the matching nightstand!
If you caught it a few videos ago, Im furnishing our (what used to be) empty guest bedroom in our new home with a matching set of bedroom furniture.
I already shared how I built a bed frame with arched headboard here:
https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-bed-curved-head-board/
So it makes sense to tackle these bedside tables next. But, be sure to subscribe and stay tuned because Ill be sharing AT LEAST one more piece in this matching set soon!
I hope you enjoy watching this piece come together...and seeing some bloopers and mistakes along the way.
Grab the project details and check out the blog here:
https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-one-drawer-nightstand/
Grab the printable building plans here:
https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/tables/products/simple-one-drawer-nightstand-plans
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Posts you may find helpful in the build:
How to cut plywood sheets: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw/
How to use a pocket hole jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig/
How to apply iron on edge banding: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges/
How to build and install drawer boxes: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer/
How to finish raw wood furniture: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-finish-raw-wood-furniture-without-a-sprayer/
5 tips to professional looking DIY furniture: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/5-diy-furniture-tips-to-look-professional/
Tools & Materials:
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Circular Saw and straight edge (or cutting guides): https://homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx & https://amzn.to/325pRR6
Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Table Saw (optional)
Drill/ Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Brad Nailer (optional): https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/32eoPBY
Materials:
(1) 2x2x8 board
(1) 1x3x8 board
(1) 1x2x8 board OR 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 8 lattice trim (to trim sides)
(1) 4x4 sheet 3/4 plywood (note this is half of a full sheet): https://homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(1 2x4 sheet 1/4 plywood (note this is a quarter sheet): https://homedepot.sjv.io/RyZY4R
(1) 8 stick half round or other molding to add to drawer front (optional): https://homedepot.sjv.io/5bYXAD
(4) 4 3/4 tall furniture feet: https://homedepot.sjv.io/6b9g9q
(4) threaded inserts for furniture feet: https://amzn.to/3PLlnTs
(1) pair 16 drawer slides: https://amzn.to/3cNp8ZY
3/4 & 1 1/2 Edge Banding (optional): https://amzn.to/3nx64RT & https://amzn.to/3FNI4Az
Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/34NCtuv
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 1/4 wood screws
Wood finish (as desired)...stain: https://amzn.to/3SglrfM & poly: https://amzn.to/3JgesPz
Handles: https://amzn.to/3zmzCHv
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Cut Down Material
01:14 Assemble Side Panels
02:19 Prepare Bottom Panel
03:33 Assemble Nightstand Body
04:42 Add Drawer Slides
05:08 Add Feet
07:11 Build and Install Drawer Box
08:38 Install Drawer Front
09:18 Attach Top Panel
09:47 Trim Sides
10:17 Add Back and Finish")
