How to Build Drawers for beginners - Don't let them intimidate you!

[@susanatoribio1253]

I must say your explanations are very clear. I was looking up on how to put together a dresser from zero. I like to keep busy. So after i saw your instructions, and listened to your tips. I went to homedepot, got all the material, built six drawers, and the body to place these. Was i scare! But i did it. Please keep posting more how to do. Thank you

[@Anikasdiylife]

Wonderful! I'm so proud of you!!!

[@stephenknipe175]

I saw this video and this young woman explained it all. I wasted a full day fumbling around and the. I watched her twice and started fresh. My first drawer is now perfect. I look forward to her other videos because she possesses the ability to explain clearly how to do things I want to do in my woodworking. THANK YOU!!

[@Anikasdiylife]

I am so so glad to hear that!! Have fun building the drawers!!

[@xandilo]

First tutorial that makes drawers not intimidating. Thank you!

[@opsm4817]

When you simplify it like that, I feel like this is in my capability. I get tired of settling for the way a manufacturer makes it. If I'm building something obviously.I need special sizes.This is great.Thank you so much

[@Jkcreswell]

Building drawers has always been intimidating to me but you make it look so effortless! This is the first tutorial that made me think...I CAN MAKE THAT! Thank you Anika!

[@Anikasdiylife]

I'm so glad! you can do it!

[@TiaCSmith-cb4ot]

They always make it look effortless, but when you start doing it, it’s never as easy as they make it out to be and that’s the frustrating part!!

[@TiaCSmith-cb4ot]

I need to make some replacement drawers for cabinets I already have!!

[@jennfinan8144]

This is actually the best instructional video I’ve seen on this topic! So many other people over complicate it, but this was perfect. Thank you!

[@Anikasdiylife]

That really means a lot! Thank you!

[@DavidLee-cf5lw]

Very detailed and clear instructions, wonderful demonstration for a beginner

[@andreaplante1679]

I want to build a cabinet with drawers for our DYI campervan so naturally I turned to KZbin. Most videos require a tablesaw that I don't have. This video was just what I needed. You are so thorough with your instructions and explanations. Feeling very confident that I can do it!

[@Anikasdiylife]

I am so happy to hear this!! All the best with the project! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@2logj]

Super, Anika.as always you are inspiring.

[@jordana-brito]

you just changed my whole life with this video! explanations are simple, straightforward, and you did not skip any important information. I feel like I can finally get those closets projects started! thank you so much!

[@mommom92478]

Thank you. I have listened to many other drawer build tutorials and was left more confused than when I began watching them. But you, on the other hand, are an excellent teacher! Easily understandable and concisely explained. Please continue to record tutorials and to share your outstanding talents, not just in building, but in teaching as well.

[@TheOfermaimran]

Yes thank you. Building drawers did seem intimidating. But you have dispelled that for me. Thank you!

[@DomT0311]

The first technique is what I needed. So simple. I will probably use it. Thanks for the video

[@yasnyne]

Very detailed explanation, just what I was looking for + more. Thank you

[@dlaleadership]

Love this video. This helped me to build my own drawers for my dresser

[@Anikasdiylife]

Love that!!

[@anthonypowless]

Very cool video, easy to understand, I'm building a storage drawer for my brother so I thank you muchly...

[@joshuahorn9906]

This was super helpful! I'm turning an sink counter into a makeup table for my wife and need to make some drawers. I'll be using this for reference! Thanks

[@jules2713]

Thank you for this. I need a few simple drawers for my closet & have been procrastinating. This video gives me confidence!

[@Soulvanlife]

You are an amazing teacher! I have looked for a week for the perfect beginning video. Yours is the best! Thank you!

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome!

[@MariaMagana-fx6gg]

My contractor husband started with a skeptic face (typical) but he switched up very quickly lol he loved this video

[@robinNaugust]

Thank you Anika for this video.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome!

[@uhN0id]

I can't express how much I appreciate this video. The fact that you explain things people might not think about like putting the sides on the outside for better durability is awesome. Despite the crazy amount of detail you go into it's incredibly approachable and easy to follow. Thank you! Also tip for anyone without a table saw: you can use a circular saw with the blade shallower than the wood thickness and a guide (like MDF wood) to create your groove for the drawer bottom if you don't want to do the first 2 drawer bottom styles.

[@Anikasdiylife]

ah thanks so much!

[@katbradshaw8369]

This is brilliant! Thank you for making this video❤

[@benhaze1010]

What a great instructional video! You are giving me all kinds of ideas how to organize my small workshop.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Gotmovezlikejagga]

You've done an excellent job detailing making drawers!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!

[@reginashelton4696]

This was extremely helpful. Thanks for the great instructions.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adevans20]

Thanks!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!

[@beckybounds715]

Thank you! Great tutorial.

[@pawsitivecultr]

This was super helpful thank you! You explained it so well :)

[@MarketImmersion]

Excellent advice, thank you Anika!

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome!

[@JesalandSonia]

Hi Anika, we used method 2 to build drawers in our camper van renovation! After watching many videos we kept coming back to yours for your practical and clear explanations and examples! Also we appreciated all of the tips, tricks and advice you shared for the faces and slides as well, which really helped! The first drawer was the hardest but you were right, it did get easier as we started building more! We recorded our attempt at the drawers with a video on our channel and I think they turned out pretty good for our first attempt at drawer making. Hopefully we didn’t make too many mistakes 😂

[@boggs4896]

Outstanding video! Virtually every other video I've found on drawers is someone flexing their design/process or assuming you already understand the basics of drawer construction. This is Steve Ramsey levels of goodness for beginners/people with limited tools.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Wow thank you! That means a lot

[@mushroomgirl6982]

Thank you very simple instructions.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're welcome!

[@sj01]

I came here because I have ADHD, then chose to stay. Fingers crossed I don't go buying power tools tonight.

[@fdort3971]

I have adhd too...there's something about creating something like woodworking that calms me down. Not sure how much you know about it...but if you learn to control your adhd you will be able to multi task like crazy...just remember to write a check list and review it frequently to stay on track. Woodworking would be very good for you.

[@djoso559]

Lol I think I have ADHD too,never been to the doctor for it,@fdort3971 I do the list too,I fix my ac,I weld all 5 styles,fix my electronics,build,mechanic,dj,photography+videographer,ect Im running out of things to learn😂 I can pretty much learn easy but I lose interest easy😂

[@ESan333]

Lmao at least your honest 😆

[@stevenlengyel9701]

I may have some ADHD also, I look at the length of each video before I click on them 🤓

[@Janine-r3d]

God, yes! Midnight here... My kitchen is filthy... But, hey... Let's build drawers instead!

[@Rhubarb2]

Thanks for a great video. Many YT'er stop at making the drawer box. They don't add rails and the drawer fronts or fit them into the cabinet. Very helpful to see the entire process.

[@kkmullin]

Thank you so much Anika. I will be building my own cabinets in the house I am starting. I will probably start with your first method. I will definitely have your video handy for reference when I get my project going. I am a 70YO Nanny who lost my house to Hurricane Ian. I am moving back to NC for my "final" house. People tell me "you can't do that..." but you showed me that "I can make that!" God bless you sweet lady.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You can do it!

[@miniskooliewanda]

Thank you so much for this!!! I'm going to refer to this tutorial when I'll be making drawers for my tiny-home-on-wheels (in the spring, when she comes out of storage). Very informative and helpful. I think you're awesome!

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@fdort3971]

If you have a tiny living...you should pop over to Matthew Peech chanel. He has an amazing shelf/table that in the upright it only takes up 2 square feet as a shelf (I think that's right...either way not much space) but when he brings it down it becomes a long work bench! Pure genius...

[@jasminepulley1345]

This made making drawers look so easy! Thank you! I’m curious if you have any tips for how to go about making measurements for the drawers. It seems like there’s a lot of measurements you need to know first, like how far apart all the slides will go, how much space is needed for all the drawer fronts to not touch and have enough space to slide, etc.

[@Anikasdiylife]

I am glad you found this helpful. I share how to measure for drawers in the video at around 3:00 mark.

[@lgude]

Thank you. None of the metal basket pull out drawers fit my cabinets, so custom sized made of wood is the answer. Using the thinner material (Masonite) was a great tip and you demonstrated exactly how I can use screws instead of a nail gum which I don’t happen to own.

[@comingforyoufl]

Super cool video!!! This video has given me enough confidence to repair my kitchen drawer. Much appreciated!

[@Anikasdiylife]

I love hearing that!!

[@SheltiesRule49]

Ty for your very good video!! I’ve always struggled making the drawer slide combination. I’ll keep your video close by while I’m building! Thanks from an East Texas gal.

[@Giannina-LoveThemAll]

You're a great teacher, ty for this tutorial and teaching.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're very welcome!

[@nene1964]

This is so awesome and easy to follow!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@peggywest8371]

This was the best tutorial I e found. You were very detailed. Thank you.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're welcome!

[@umabapat8826]

Amazing video. Can you also share the measurements in detail? Like space between drawers, measurements of each drawer in some web link?

[@fdort3971]

@Anita'sDIYLife thanks for the lessons...just discovered you. The 3rd drawer is the strongest...When I was cleaning for a living...drawer cleaning drove me nuts! I can't tell you how many drawers I had to fix because the builders used brad or finishing nails and the overweight of what people put in would pop the nails! Many times I have had to remove brad/finishing nails either ruined the wood or snap off inside or just a little bit out...

[@fdort3971]

Have you ever done dovetail joints on drawers for a stronger connection?

[@fdort3971]

Very good explanations btw

[@Anikasdiylife]

That had to be so frustrating! There are so many ways to do this but these are the 3 easiest for beginners :D

[@JeroenPintelon]

Wow, i love the way you teach in your videos!! Thank you so much

[@Anikasdiylife]

Happy to hear that!

[@archanalohe9931]

Very nice for beginners. Could you please show how to build cabinet and drawer above the cabinet pleas

[@daviddarrow4506]

Nicely done. Thank you

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're welcome!

[@juliefitzpatrick8947]

I must say that is great I was hesitant to try, however after watching this I’m very to give it a go - thank you

[@Anikasdiylife]

you can do it! Let me know how it goes!

[@andrejohnson9099]

One of the best if not the best explanations ever........❤❤❤❤👍🏾

[@Anikasdiylife]

So so happy to hear that!

[@jozeenstevens5543]

This was so informative ❤ You make it look so easy. I really loved how your explanations are so simple, and it really makes sense, even to someone like me who is not very technically minded. I am looking forward to watching more of your video tutorials 😊 💓💓

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FYT-6]

Thank you!

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're welcome!

[@MartinSias-e1w]

VERY nice 👍

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad you found it helpful

[@HiddenBlessingsHomestead]

Just what I needed, thank you!

[@Anikasdiylife]

You’re welcome!

[@1252PFC]

Great video. Appreciate the details

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bbykbubbles]

thank you for this tutorial! I totally think I can do this now, thanks to you!!! You're awesome.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome! And yes! You can do it

[@tharcisseilunga6658]

I do feel lucky to have found your videos

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks!

[@pamallen2498]

Thank you so much for this information. I need to make two drawers for my kitchen.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome!

[@mondujar279]

That’s a great easy to understand explanation. Very helpful 😊

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it helped!

[@binyammamo6454]

Thank you you are the best!

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're welcome!

[@fed.j.a.9641]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're welcome 😊

[@Loggie20]

Appreciate the video. Now I feel better about making them.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You can do it!

[@badrinath6059]

Very well explained about drawers assembly, you get more viewership if you add dimensions of your projects in description. Very few youtubers follow this. Please share information on painting the cabinets. Thanks again for best video 🙏

[@michaelpupach4494]

This was great. You made it seem so easy. Thanks

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simzoosim6635]

Very clear, thanks

[@just4shipra]

Thanks Anika! It was a very helpful tutorial. You made it so simple.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're so welcome!

[@DaraHijazi]

Thanks, very helpful

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JulienSeetahal-w9p]

Hi, your video was very helpful and friendly. Thanks for the info.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hadasgold6511]

Thank you so so much! I almost gave up after watching so many other videos! I have a question. Do I need to reduce the from the depth of the drawer the depth of the drawer's front? Thank you again!

[@averylroos2969]

Thanks!!!

[@phillippace2495]

Lots of people do instructional videos and they build really nice drawers and cabinets -- but they don't explain it this well.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you so much!

[@kerbyzamy5820]

Thanks for teaching me so soft and nice

[@Anikasdiylife]

Welcome!

[@mantibilebetney1024]

Love you mommy 💕 was always stressed about where to start💯💯💯

[@Anikasdiylife]

You got this!

[@kurochan94]

This was the clearest drawer making tutorial ive ever seen! Thank you so much! What computer program or app are you using to make the dimentions and measurements for your design?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!! I am using sketchup for the design. There is a free online version that anyone can use.

[@wolverinegnr]

Nice very informative and simple to understand video. Thank You

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@erkankirca9655]

this is the video what you are looking for. Easy , full details and hidden ones.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad you found it helpful

[@rajeshsandal4267]

You made it simple,,,, very nice and informative practically, thanks for such an instructional description, well done and thanks Sister, learned a lot👍

[@Anikasdiylife]

Yay! So happy to hear that!

[@bobbrock41]

Hi Anika. Very good video and your explanations are clear. Can you provide a link to your 'finish nails' gun please?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you! you can find that here: www.anikasdiylife.com/tools-and-resources/

[@kimbanyc]

do you have a list of all the measuring tools you use and drill bit gadgets?

[@donnav645]

Great Tutorial. I was looking for the Cheat sheet you said you were putting in the description

[@Anikasdiylife]

Ah! Looks like I totally missed adding that! Thanks for the reminder. It is in the description now.

[@eeloie2787]

Great job!! I'm about to build a drawer for my workbench and this was just great! Very well explained and demonstrated. Keep up the good work! I will look for your other videos.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Thatoneninja22]

Now for a kitchen cabinet tutorial because I definitely need one for my tiny house 😅

[@Anikasdiylife]

Coming soon!

[@JS-mq6ve]

Thanks for this.... did I miss the part where you linked the slide hardware?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Skip to "What are the best drawer slides to use?" in this post: www.anikasdiylife.com/how-to-build-a-drawer/

[@bruceprigge5212]

Thank you! 😊

[@Anikasdiylife]

welcome!

[@avivatias382]

Thankss a really good video!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad you liked it!

[@herminioamuniz]

Great video

[@julaiketereyy6268]

Nice sharing..tQ❤

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you too

[@challo213]

Great video. clear and concise but how do you calculate size of the drawer front.

[@2logj]

just revisting this page because i want to build a drawer .I did make a simple template for a cabinet /drawer. open plan.Let me explain.The template is 30cms in height Right and Left.I used 12mm of MDF.On the base i covered it with 9mm cardboard.On the back side i did the same thing.Now we have a Box with MDF sides and the bottom and back with Cardboard.Then i cut 30cm of 10mm x 250mm strips of pine panels six in total and screwed two on each side at the same height covering 30cms in all .Now you have the place to put the plywood or 3mm MDF for your base which can be used for storing screw box or nut box .It is open plan and is super simple to make. This is a open plan for storing any box which has screws nuts and bolts which come in plastic cases. Ofcourse you can make dados to slide the MDF instead of wooden panels but they require Routers or table saw.I always make a template for any thing which i am making .This reduces waste and also helps with knowing how to improve on the real project.

[@mrdfwproductions]

Awesome video! Thanks

[@Anikasdiylife]

My pleasure!

[@KirillBorodenko]

Best!!!!👍

[@Anikasdiylife]

TY!

[@1Tibs1]

I love your videos❤️ Thanks for sharing.

[@Anikasdiylife]

You are so welcome!

[@1Tibs1]

@@Anikasdiylife downloaded and made the workbench last ninght/today, it was super easy, a huge thank you cause the mess and clutter is driving me crazy. Next is a miter saw stand.

[@CitiesandTowns1966]

Great video

[@Anikasdiylife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AnnKMonique]

thank you

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're welcome

[@whasumara73]

Thank you very much. I will be referring to this video for a project that I'm planning. I subscribed. -Jose

[@Anikasdiylife]

Awesome, thank you!

[@johnsonvj1234]

Very good explanation thanks 👍👍

[@Anikasdiylife]

You're welcome!

[@rothouse]

What do you do, when your drawer is not square after glueing and nailing ?

[@paulhorner1056]

Abandon it! You might be able to get it apart again to re-use the members, but I suspect that the glue would not allow you to. Chalk it up to experience and start over.

[@SashaReade]

Im hoping to follow your video next week to build some drawers for a kitchen unit that used to hold a fridge freezer unit. I want to use the drawers to hold all my pantry things like tinned food. With will the first drawer you shared hold a good amount of weight, or will it just fall off?

[@DerekElliott-qn2kz]

Thank you for a great video-one question-Why are the pocket holes on the outside? Would it not look better to have the pocket holes on the inside?

[@Anikasdiylife]

That is a great question - there are a few reasons for this (and I address it during the video) - the front will get covered by the drawer front and there will be no pocket holes visible on the front or the sides. More importantly - when you pull the drawer, the forces will be perpendicular to the screws instead of pulling them in the same direction (if they were in the sides) And on the inside, you would still see them and given the angle of the pocket holes, it is easier to get the joints tight and aligned.