Making a Bedroom Dresser - Mid Century Modern Woodworking

▸ My Woodworking Plans - www.foureyesfurniture.com/plans
On this episode Chris is building a mid century modern dresser for his bedroom made out of walnut and maple. The video covers woodworking techniques such as building square cabinets, building drawer boxes, fitting drawers and doors, complex angles, and more! Special thanks to Rockler for supporting this video. Look below for links to all the tools used in this video
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// VIDEOS REFERENCED
Dril Bit Dado Trick - • How To Build A Desk Pa...
Making Templates - • How To Build A Mid Cen...
Using Blum Drawer Slides- • How to Install Blum So...
// FEATURED TOOLS AND ITEMS
▸ Kreg Adaptive Cutting System - bit.ly/ACS-foureyes
▸ Bandy Clamps - bit.ly/iiii-bandy-clamps
▸ Glue Applicator - bit.ly/iiii-GlueApplicator
▸ Rockler Project Mat XL - bit.ly/iiii-ProjectMat
▸ Feather Board - bit.ly/iiii-FeatherBoard
▸ Shelf Pin Drilling Jig - bit.ly/iiii-ShelfPinJig
▸ Clamp-It Clips - bit.ly/iiii-clampit-clips
▸ Dust Right Quick Change - bit.ly/iiii-DustRight
▸ Blum Drilling Jig - bit.ly/iiii-blum-jig
▸ Blum Drawer Slides - bit.ly/iiii-BlumDrawerSlides
▸ Kreg Hinge Jig - bit.ly/iiii-KregHingeJig
▸ Jig-It Hinge Templates - bit.ly/iiii-JigItTemplates
▸ Cross Cut Sled - bit.ly/iiii-crosscut
▸ Kreg Pocket Hole Jig - bit.ly/KregK5-Rockler
▸ Desktop Fasteners - bit.ly/iiii-desktopfasteners
// OTHER TOOLS
Woodpeckers - All The Red Stuff For Measuring
▸ bit.ly/wpfoureyes
Kreg Tools
▸ bit.ly/KJfoureyes
My Cordless Power Tools | HIKOKI
▸ bit.ly/HKfoureyes
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// MUSIC
All Music Written and Performed by Ryo Sonoda
sonodaryo.com
/ ryosonoda1025
#Woodworking #dresser #MidCenturyModern

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

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[@safetybeach]

Horrible

[@burakcaymaz9823]

Very nice I like it

[@LexLutherisBald]

Chris, we have a problem. Every time I see one of your videos I get the sudden urge to quit my job and build furniture. If I end homeless, I'm blaming you. Beautiful design as always.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Deal :)

[@aldorobertomedardoni2037]

Believe in your intuition, stay focused and good luck...

[@jimmymontenegro8517]

hahaha, same!!

[@danielstutterheim4858]

@ali malik, this is literally me, i genuinely went out and bought a bunch of tools to get back into woodwork after watching Chris's videos.

[@sulemanmodan8095]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@geoffreyhuys]

I’m an IKEA co-worker and a woodworker and pretty much agree with you about their design and most of the execution. Our goal is to provide well-designed quality products for the many. That doesn’t mean it has the quality and character of hand built furniture but it does serve a great purpose for millions of people around the world. And oh those meatballs!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

haha...nice! I've actually . never had a meatball (from IKEA) I just know they are famous :)

[@tinastaley625]

Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included kzbin.infoUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.

[@bensmiling]

Fabulous sneaker game, my lad. Fabulous.

[@MinimaLinsitCt]

Without intruding your privacy, can we some day have a house tour? It would be so interesting and inspiring. Thank you for the elegance you provide! Greetings from Greece

[@NahteAnd]

You are just as much a filmmaker, as you are a furniture builder, as you are an artist. Great work, as always.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

thank you, thank you, and thank you :)

[@warrenkrummeck3720]

Afternoon Chris, as a Blum user for many years I could float through different solutions they have to offer. One solution I really enjoyed is a fat disc style plug use to attach and properly position drawer fronts. One would insert by cutting a shallow hole with a Forstner bit and tapping the tight fitting discs in. What they do is give a small M4, (possibly imperial options on your side), screw thread that can fastened through the drawer box, tapping the drawer front for perfect alignment, and then fastening down the screws. Adjustment up to 3mm all round gives plenty of wiggle room. Give them a try, might change your life. :)

[@wabashstudio]

This was one of the most relaxing videos I've ever watched and I got to see a piece of art being built at the same time! Beautiful work sir!!

[@UbiDoobyBanooby]

I really like when build videos have the separate components in the computer build all shown and then put together right in the beginning. Often you have to skip to the end first just to see a better version of the final build just to wrap your head around it. The way you did it here left no confusion on any part of the process. Without it I often am scratching my head til I see a few of the parts coming together then have to rewind and watch it again. This is a very good way to structure segments. It’s 100 times clearer. Please do this for all videos. Everyone will love you that much more. Especially people who are newer to the field like me. Thank you again and awesome build!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Charles. Yeah, I tend to do it a lot for that very reason. Just kind of set the stage so people get a rough idea of how things will come together, and they have a frame of reference for which pieces I am talking about. I have trouble with exactly what you mentioned, and this seemed like something that would clear it up for me. So glad to hear it helps others as well :)

[@UbiDoobyBanooby]

Chris Salomone thanks for the response! And yeah I can’t believe more builders don’t do this in their videos. It just seems like a no brainer right? Keep rocking!

[@justindtackett]

I build things with wood, and i like Ikea, i have the Hemnes collection in my house. And i enjoyed putting it together. Taught me a lot about strength in simplicity and design.

[@LightHavenFarm]

Once again, bravo Chris!

[@joetamel709]

Your commentary and philosophies on the craft are just as cool as your art. Thank you.

[@mariopurisic5133]

It's Sunday afternoon/evening and I am in my bed all day hungover from yesterday's night out. You videos are a perfect zen-like content I need right now.

[@makers6362]

You're work is a inspiration to all.

[@thecityofficial6367]

Thank you for adding the pictures of the tools you’re using.

[@omonaceaser8570]

I just can't have enough of your videos...on a daily I have to watch one ..very inspiring

[@natebolton9385]

I love this piece man. One of my favorites.

[@dscraft6358]

Brilliant design! Love it. And I also love your comment "IKEA have ruined peoples perception of cost" so very true!

[@donovandelaney3171]

You should build something from the Whirlpool Miracle Kitchen or the Westinghouse: Total Electric Home or from the Monsanto: Plastic Home of the Future!

[@LiloUkulele]

Love your discourse at the end concerning client perspective of pricing. I'm a retired Architect and full time woodworker/luthier. As an Architect I pretty much hated clients, except the super sophisticated institutional clients that know what professional services cost. I don't have enough fingers to count the times lay-folk would start the conversation with "How much you charge for blueprints?"...anyway thanks for an insightful video and nice inspiration watching your calm work flow!

[@virtualfather]

Chris you're such an elegant human being very inspirational thank you for sharing your time

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Andre...and thank you for watching :)

[@sprobertson]

I've been really liking maple recently, cool to see you use it! I like how the woods contrast but especially how the light wood and shadows contrast.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Sean. It’s a good combo for sure when you’re looking for contrast.

[@xyzcreate]

I love the way you did the continuous grain along the entire front!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you. Yeah. I usually try to do that. Makes it simpler looking.

[@pitsnipe5559]

Very nice! Love the combination of walnut and maple.

[@daverowe5351]

I love your Mid-Century Modern furniture - another excellent piece of Fine Woodworking

[@kirstenbakker839]

I am planning to build a mid century modern style cabinet for my pet guinea pigs to live in, so I was looking for inspiration. Your cabinet design + skills + professional tools are truly impressive. I love it! Let's see where my amateur skills + a bunch of DIY tools will get me haha. Wish me luck!

[@JesusArellano]

Chris, you're such an inspiration to me. Because of you I started taking a woodworking class and would like to start my own furniture business. I hope to be at least half as good as you. Keep it up man I love the videos

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Jesus. I hope you’re twice as good as me. 😊

[@Arterexius]

This was really satisfying to watch. I've recently built my first real piece of furniture, which funny enough is also a bedroom dresser. My own is though mostly built from scrap wood and mostly built by hand, by using my kitchen as a makeshift workshop (I don't have access to an actual workshop and can't afford one either). Watching this video made me even more satisfied with how my own piece turned out, although this is still vastly superior to my own. I've seen quite a few of your videos before, but I think it's time to sub as this video contained so much more than just woodworking. It had a profound message that I can only agree with. Thank you Chris for this quite amazing video. You didn't just entertain me, you also inspired me and made me a lot more satisfied with my own work than I have been before this. Thanks

[@andrewcaruana13]

Chris this project came out amazing! Love the design, the colours, its elegance...everything!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Andrew...appreciate it :)

[@joshuaeury4097]

I love your videos more and more every time I see one. This is one of my favorites so far! Great work as usual, Chris!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Joshua...appreciate it :)

[@Eric..F]

Chris, leaving the extra portion of the piece for clamping is brilliant!!! Thank you for all the great content! Certified banger!!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Eric. Glad you enjoyed :)

[@frankgarcia9350]

Beautiful

[@justsomeawesomeperson6396]

Ahh. Now i can’t wait until i can work on my own furniture projects again. I’m currently working on a probably way to fancy toolbox. Chanels like yours have gotten me from just construction carpentry, into also making furniture, it’s great. So thanks :)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Very cool. Glad you’ve found some inspiration from the Videos 👍🏻.

[@S0m0neRand0m]

that poang is indeed one of the best pieces of furniture EVER :) great job as always here!!!

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Beautiful piece.

[@JeffsCustomRC]

Beautiful Chris, always love your mid-century flare and I learn from you every time I watch, keep up the amazing work and great videos

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank Jeff :)

[@jonathanjensen2727]

This is so good! I know from experience that there's so much work put into making these kind of videos, that the audience dont even see. They are really put together in an enjoyable way, and with quality. Your videos gives me a ton of inspiration, and has this perfect balance of you teaching and me enjoying your crafts. I can put your videos on everywhere, and i'm grateful for that. I've shown this to a couple of friends and they also loves it! Keep up the good work buddy, you really inspire people :)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Jonathan appreciate that :) - Also thank you for spreading the word to your friends!!!

[@Whitemirrow34]

PERFECT!!

[@SanAndFe]

Great craftsmanship and design as always Chris 👍🏻.

[@waynechang8628]

Wow, I love the background music!!!

[@SakiRv]

Ahhh I missed this channel, idk why but youtube suddenly stopped recommending it to me thank god I somehow remembered it

[@mrargenisrohan]

Love this design! It's good to see you learn from your past mishaps and help us improve upon watching you. Cracked up when you told your "client" off Lol

[@aaudain1]

Wonderful

[@DimONMINIpeople]

Love it!!

[@nicholaskellam7767]

Fantastic design... This really goes well with the coffee table I made, might have to make a version of this as an entertainment console... I've been trying to design it for a week now and am having a serious creative block lol... Can't seem to get to something I love

[@oliverschroder7460]

Dear Doc Salomone, your Videos are so god it´s like a peace of ArtWork, thank´s Man

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Oliver :)

[@paulbadger6336]

Well done ! 👍

[@Veronensis]

I really feel you at that last part of the video. I don't make furniture, but the same principle applies to my field. I make custom costumes. And some people have the idea that I can make things custom and by hand out of fine fabrics for the same price as costumes from the party store. But there is a time and a place for both. For Halloween, you are not going to spend hundreds of dollars on a custom costume, you better go to the party store. But for movies and theater and reenactments, a cheap costume just isn't going to cut it, and you have to spend your money on custom work. I think it is the same for every creative entrepreneur.

[@altsmelon]

Imo my favorite project to date

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Awesome. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@suppjoe]

klimpen aint easy was the final straw. +1 subscriber

[@jroseme]

Beautiful art. Thanks.

[@clydedecker765]

Great looking piece!

[@ielwa]

Another great video, i don't even work with any type of wood, i do Graphics\CGI, but just watching this is very inspiring, and keeps my creativity on point, so relaxing, and for prices.. and understanding the work put in, is something i deal with everyday "UH? but you only work on the PC.... here.. have 5€ for 10 hours work... only fair.. alright..", anyways great job once again!

[@markstewart1986]

Just noticed the 'Get hands dirty' shirt. You're both awesome!

[@georgedavidson2024]

Great stuff Chris, you have my dream job!

[@ryanhuff585]

This is the first video of yours I’ve seen. Aside from the piece itself - which is beautiful - the video production is really amazing. I love the close ups, and the music just kinda works. New subscriber :)

[@tomim7187]

"Not to mention meatballs." Meeeatbaaalls! Sweet design. Love the simplicity of the build. Yes, all Dominos for clients but, when it's for yourself and hidden pocket screws work great. The template tips are awesome and definitely steal-, I mean borrowing those ideas. Thanks!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Tom...and definitely feel free to borrow :)

[@arnodepooter]

DAMN I like your woodwork studio. its so bright and clean with this small colored details. Good job

[@arod1234]

Wow you are so talented! Thank you for sharing !

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you Amy. You’re too kind.

[@polver222]

thank you for your work.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you for watching.

[@RalphNava]

Videos like these and Bob Claggett want me to quit my job and pursue this passion. But hey, maybe I'll quit after I bought all the tools I need. lol! Great video as always Chris it's always relaxing and informative! :) Thanks for the videos!

[@thisisjanet9181]

I love how you promote other channels.

[@jeanettenorman7052]

Lovely

[@stephanschroeder3243]

Great content! Very nice job! Best regards from Brazil. Congrats!

[@driftlessjoinery5059]

Nice piece, and accompaning video, as always. You're at the top of your game Chris

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks :)

[@tq2655]

Awesome Chris

[@sebastianmandrean]

“Fyra ögon” freaked me out haha! Made me pause the video and rewind. Cheers from Sweden. 😁

[@helvettefaensatan]

Brilleslange would have been better, that's what we say in Norway. Do swedes say brilleslange?

[@peterlaing1662]

Great build and video. Should be prescribed as therapy for the calming and mindfulness experience.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Haha. Anything that helps. Glad to be a part of it.

[@Gecko2305]

this stuff is so calming ! I love it * - *

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you :)

[@PaladinJenkis]

The final words on Ikea were so wholesome, what a nice guy.

[@juliannarusso5547]

Thanks for another great video! I love rh emodern style of stuff you make...

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Julianna. Appreciate it :)

[@bigphillyed]

Beautiful piece, phenomenal design and execution.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Edmund...appreciate it :)

[@RichBoud1]

A lovely video as ever. I’m with you on Ikea. Respect. But also their approach to minimising impact on the environment is inspirational. (I’m not paid by Ikea!)

[@tnewman9037]

Hey Chris, as always, thanks for what you're doing. Request for you please...during the videos, could you mention more often the woods that you are using, ie: species, plywood vs stock and why, etc. I'm a newbie to the woodworking world and would enjoy learning more about materials, equipment, and your recommendations on where to buy locally or elsewhere. And finally, your recommendations on getting started in woodworking: reading, classes, videos (of course). Thank you!

[@woodcraftbynieves]

Just wow!! Stunning. New fan here

[@wadihkarim4088]

Wow , great video and piece. Inspiration overload.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks :)

[@durrwooddude]

That is a beautiful dresser!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks :)

[@DrewLaborDay]

Chris, as always, your craftsmanship is excellent, but your photography and editing have never been better. Great work.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Drew. It was one of my fav edits

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Chris straight up killz another one!!! Very well done Bud. So very well done!! Hope all is well & Dirty Jersey out!!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks man :)

[@martinlefranc5693]

wow quelle vidéo, très sincèrement bravo, merci

[@dangapunk312]

Very good friend. Show!!

[@fernandotomasvalis5189]

I loved

[@Adsjabo]

Great as always man. Really do love your designs! One quick tip, get some blade cleaner onto that table saw blade mate, it will cut so much cleaner!

[@robertcaneday2930]

Loved this piece. Really nice design

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Robert...appreciate it :)

[@StopWearingPants]

dude i love your dresser.

[@AndreaMerchak]

Great design! I loved it!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks :)

[@tonyyork7211]

Love your parting line in this video! Well played, sir!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Tony :)

[@LCort101]

As usual, very nice job.

[@chuycastro8821]

Simplemente hermosos trabajos 👍🏿

[@hassankhokhar204]

I love your videos and design. Also you are such a humble and chill guy. Looking forward to the day you get your first million subscribers!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I look forward to that day too. I think it is still quite a ways off :)

[@aaronpentith130]

Breathtaking attention to detail. I really enjoyed watching this Video. As an engineer I believe simplicity is more beautiful and exponentially harder to achieve. I raise my hat to your skill level Sir.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you Aaron...appreciate it :)

[@geef0813]

“Klimpen ain’t easy”.....if I already didn’t spend too many hours watching your videos, already, I would watch even more. Best line I’ve heard yet.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I appreciate that!

[@SecondSonWoodworks]

Amazing build and video 👍🏼🙏🏻

[@jennsmistake]

Great work, as always!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you :)

[@Xenooni]

nicely done dude!

[@JB-wn1rk]

That thing is seriously beautiful my man! Great job!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks. 😊

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Chris! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Fred

[@Ksekon69222]

Гарна робота !