How to Build a Storage Bench with Drawer

[@BenjaminLFouch]

Built this over the holidays! Thanks for the plans! 😊

[@howler5000]

Very nice build as always. You make great looking furniture in an easy and uncomplicated way. Many other channels make things way too hard, IMHO

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! That’s definitely my overall goal-to keep things simple, practical, and nice looking. No reason to overcomplicate what should be simple projects 😊 I appreciate you watching!

[@RG-ce5hj]

Hi Shara! This looks like it would work well as a blanket storage at the end of a bed. Great video.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Definitely a great place to put one! 🙌😊 thanks for watching!

[@johannesputter8455]

Again, an nice simple project, looking very good. I keep it in mind. Can´t wait for the next video. greetings from germany.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching! So glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@SawdustmakerLori]

Love how that turned out!!! It will provide such a nice storage space and great idea on using it to hide the plumbing access. The cat picture is so cute......hopefully Lucy won't notice it!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!! Haha the cat picture is a running joke in our house 🤣 we have a giant picture of Lucy hanging in the living room as well haha. So she knows she’s the favorite 😉🤣

[@brewster3987]

I'm just shaking my head at the brilliance of trimming the drawer box front instead of installing a whole false front. I think I bragged on it in your last build too. This is a nice, versatile piece - love the finish choices and you sure can't beat the location under the artsy-craftsy cat!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! So much quicker and easier I think than making a whole front. 🙌 I’m glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you watching and following along!

[@QuickTrainer]

Love the simplicity of this build. I also love the color choices! Lucy likely loves to lay anywhere on the concrete floor because it’s cool and she can be close to mom.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Black and light wood is my favorite color combo 😍 Lucy is such great company…I really enjoy having her around 🐶

[@michaeldriskell6431]

Great video and fun project!

[@robertevans6481]

Ikea you have some competition...looks awesome!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I’ve never even been to an IKEA, so I don’t really know 😅 but I’d much rather build it myself haha

[@senjos]

Big drawers are awesome!! So much space for stuff to put away :D Amazing build!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!! I agree…I love adding drawers to everything I build. The storage is just so good 🙌

[@senjos]

@@WoodshopDiaries I agree!!

[@KathyaKalinine]

Absolutely beautiful work! Love it!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@deborahhaynes8361]

Looks great, everything is coming along.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! The bathroom is finally complete! I may share one more “final reveal” video but I’m excited to finally move on to other spaces haha.

[@cynthiamoody221]

I just love your work you really take your time and I haven't seen anything I didn't like, keep up the good work..

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching!

[@isaaczeitoun7767]

You're very talented! Turned out really nice!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You’re so kind. Thank you!

[@salahfarajali1648]

Hello Shara, I'm Salah who came from Instagram to see your full videos that you created. This simple cabinet but it is amazing.

[@DMAG-3200]

Very nice Shara, a project for a solution. Cool! Also loved the pipe cover. Have a great day!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I felt way too much pressure to come up with something to put here and quick so I could check this bathroom off the to do list 🤣 I hadn’t planned on this, but it worked out really well! Thanks so much for watching! Have a great weekend 😎

[@DrunkInPublic]

God i need one of these in like three rooms right now….Classy and clean as always!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I may make myself a few more. They’d be so great in so many places 🙌

[@jjs811]

Another great build. So many options with this one. It could literally be used anywhere. Thanks for sharing!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! It’s definitely a versatile build! I may make a few more for other places haha

[@rthappens]

Wow, another great product, gunna build this one. This will be a great seller, thanx

[@scottmorris4914]

Came out good as always.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@jasonthomas1760]

Awesome build Shara keep rocking it. Can't wait to see what you do next

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Have a great weekend! 😊😎

[@hammerhands58]

Nice project! I agree that this would be perfect for an entryway so you could have a place to put on or remove shoes.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Definitely! And you could store bulky winter accessories like hats and gloves in the drawer if you wanted to grab one before heading out the door

[@rodgerq]

Great build, exactly what I'm after to replace the cheap storage boxes at the bottom of the bed!

[@letttttttssssss_gooooooo]

We all need a humongous drawing and now we can build our own! Ty!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha humongous drawers for the win! 🙌🤣

[@johnnnyboo7105]

Good build shara! And you look so gorgeous as well effortlessly

[@jimgreenhouse214]

As usual, another great build. You make it look so easy. Lucy is just showing you how much she loves you.

[@IlocanoVlogger63092]

Watching from the philippines 🤘🏽

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching! 🙌

[@mikecolo2158]

Simple, elegant design as always...and of course natural wood tone and black for the win! Thanks for another video,

[@WoodshopDiaries]

It’s my favorite color combo! 😍😍 thanks so much for watching and following along!

[@pteddie6965]

This is an attractive, utilitarian design. I agree with you. This bench will fill a need and look good in many rooms of the house. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@nobuckle40]

Wonderful! So modern. Another great and simple build. Thanks Shara.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching. 😊

[@MCsCreations]

Really brilliant work, Shara! 😃 It turned out really beautiful! And can be really useful as well!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching and following along! I’m glad you enjoyed…have a great weekend 😎😊

[@chrisbroome]

Love it. Nice contrast between the color of the paint and wood on top. Looks fantastic.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!! Black and light wood are my favorite color combo 😍😍

[@Brando022009]

Love, love your videos. Thank you for sharing!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@jbb5470]

Very nice Shara! I like your taste in Furniture, simple yet elegant! Looking forward to your upcoming builds, always great!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I’m excited to get back to building and sharing my latest projects. I hope you have a great weekend!

[@samme5513]

Excellent work love it and thank you so much for sharing enjoyed watching have a wonderful day

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks for watching! Have a great weekend! 🙌

[@estherfilip3275]

As everything you do, it’s beautiful! I love the quality of everything you do!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much for watching! 💕

[@EmorettaRobinson]

I like this bench a lot. I was thinking of something to put near my entryway. That way when I come home I can sit, take my shoes off and get a pair of socks to walk around in from out of the drawer. At first I thought of just buying the top kitchen cabinets that are shorter and normally are installed above refrigerators. I thought of getting one of those, putting a cushion on the top and using the inside as sock storage. But I like your storage bench also. Thank you for sharing.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That’s a great idea to use a premade cabinet! The sizing would probably be great for that!

[@EmorettaRobinson]

@@WoodshopDiaries thank you. I thought it'd a be good project for me. And I wanted to paint it. Thank you for your response. Have a good day.🙂

[@mwoody4560]

Another great project

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@ianpearse4480]

Simple lines. Nice build. Thank you for sharing.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Nice build Shara! That will be very convenient for towels, etc…. Leaving access to the plumbing is a great idea. You just never know when you might need it. Haha… Lucy loves that cool concrete floor when she’s hanging out close to you in the shop! Have a great weekend!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Lucy is the best company. I love having her around 🐶 thanks so much for watching and following along and I hope you have a great weekend as well!

[@MrAlbrimm]

Great idea, and another great job

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much!

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Shara, you pleasantly surprised us with this video as you had us on a two week schedule. Also, I'm feeling less stressed by this project as it appears way less complex than ripping apart a shower can be. You kind of have me motivated to revisit a toy box I'm working on for my Grandson. I love how you take of basic box and trim it out so it becomes so much more than "just a box". I'm looking forward to your "next" projects as well as appreciating this one. Give Lucy a hug and maybe a kiss on the head for me. Thanks for Sharing!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’m trying really hard to get back to a weekly schedule. Like digging myself out of a hole after this bathroom haha. But I’m glad it was a pleasant surprise 😊 and trust me, it was less stressful for both of us 🤣 I bet your grandson will love whatever you make him. Happy building on that toy box 🔨 and have a great weekend!

[@johnkelley9877]

Excellent work! I especially like the colors you choose. Thanks for sharing this.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!! I love a good black and wood color combo 😍 haha

[@karenrosadorengel6276]

Love your videos!! Thank you !!

[@timothycreasy2161]

And at 6:32 in the video, tadaaaaa LUCY !!!! And I love the cat picture on the wall in the begining of the video

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha she’s always around somewhere 🤣 she’s good company 😊

[@bryans8656]

Thanks for this. I've watched several of your videos and have picked up a lot of tips I can use in my amateur (serious understatement) cabinet making projects. So I figured it was only fair to finally subscribe. 🙂

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I appreciate you following along and subbing! So glad you’ve been enjoying the videos and found them helpful. Don’t sell yourself short…everyone who starts, starts a beginner, but most people never start. The fact you’re stepping out and making some cabinets is an achievement of its own 🙌 you got this. Happy building! 🔨🔨

[@leahs.6780]

Omg Shara- you’ve done it again! I need one of these so bad and the front drawer is genius!

[@lalibelanoway]

I am 8n love with your projects

[@RareRiddemz]

I am ao glad I discovered your channel. I've been looking for beginner projects that are useful and so far I've added 5 of your projects to my list. Definitely buying your plans when i start the builds!

[@timcampbell4267]

Nice design. I really like the drawer as opposed to a hinged top-it makes it easier to to get to the contents. Great idea!

[@eeeclaverr4239]

looks great!

[@joelcopeland3018]

Another great build....

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@leahs.6780]

Omg Shara- this is amazing 🤩 and again, something I need! The front drawer is genius!

[@timdyer7692]

Nice project! I really like the size of the storage bench and the color contrast between the top and painted pieces is perfect! Keep up the good work.

[@norcross26]

Great small build I might have to do this one. Great job

[@woodenfinewoodworking3687]

love your build videos, for wood filler give Bondo a try its hard as nails and can be mixed "hot" to have it set up fast.. keep on making..

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

Nice build! This can also make with top opening chest and epoxy top finish for dramatic effect.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Some great ideas!

[@ebmarson]

very nice. Thank you for sharing.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching 😊

[@garydelder]

I like it. Good job

[@pmapaez]

Awesome, I like it

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@stephanblake_]

Now I just wish I had all the tools to make it 😭 it looks amazing though! Well done 👏🏼

[@MrHarley950]

That's a great build! The last time I put together something from Ikea, I was thinking that it would have been only a few steps away from starting from scratch and you proved me right so thanks for that. By the way; I've only watched a couple of your builds but I already like your stuff better than Bourbon Moth!

[@yasserhussein9252]

i like your work . good job . sorry for my english

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@Brando022009]

about how much do you think you spent in supplies? Looks BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@thebigone6969]

Yo u def goated tho Shara u a best wood worker in da bizness u need come detriot an we hit dem clubs make it rain like pow pow pow no cap my g 🙏🏿🙏🏿💥💥💥👍🏿👊🏿🐐💯

[@jenniferbell4571]

Awesome job, Shara! I built a mushroom bench for my kids’ shoes, and was curious to know how you had done yours. Now I just wish the kids would actually use the drawers, and stop leaving their shoes on the floor, inches from their assigned space!

[@SxmTech101]

Love it

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@alvarozamora4700]

Espectacular. Como me gustaría tener uno así en casa 🤩😊

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! This would be great to have in several places around the home 🙌

[@remix0125]

Awesome tutorial thank you! What type of dog is Lucy?! We just adopted and they said she’s a lab/retriever/terrier mix. But not 100% sure. She looks exactly like Lucy! Black with white spotted chest and feet!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! We don’t know what she is. She showed up filthy and super skinny at the factory I used to work at and after trying without success to find an owner, I just brought her home. No idea where she came from or how old/what she is and we never got her tested to see. But we are pretty sure she’s got a big percentage of pointer in her. She’s got the tick markings and she points and has the body shape of one. 🤷‍♀️ but who knows haha.

[@emeraldforest]

Great video, where do I get that drawer pull?

[@martindeane7282]

Great video. I like to know the measures of pocket hole are you used to join the 2x2 with 1x2. Thank you.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! You can find that info in this guide: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig/

[@Historiasdelabib]

Hermoso, saludos desde Chile

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@DavidSmith-ky4eu]

A true woodworker is one who takes time to give an ear rub to their moral supporting pup. Well done.

[@animeshbhagowati1291]

Very nice...

[@mogeshanchetty8060]

Hi awesome build. What type of poly did you use for the top?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I used Minwax helmsman clear water based poly 👍

[@mogeshanchetty8060]

It looks so natural with that poly. The ones I use usually give the wood a yellow colour.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Using a water based poly keeps it clearer without as much yellow tint

[@edisonvillar3331]

Beautiful and you too

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@camachomoralesgerardo8091]

Nice work, sucribed!! Thank you

[@ErnestoAlvaradoTJ]

Thanks

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@scottmorris4914]

I checked out your webs ite, on how to build drawer boxes. I want to build some drawers for the base cabinets in my shop. I am think about the "front" of the drawer box would be the drawer front. I would then cut a notch in the top of the drawer to open the drawer. How would you attach the front of the box to the sides then, rather than pocket screws>. Thank you.

[@minson4712]

What black paint did you use on that wood storage?

[@_HenryT]

Hi Shara, did you apply poly to the inside and outside panels of the drawer box too? Or did you leave those unfinished? Thanks in advance!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! No I didn’t finish to the in or outside of the drawer box. I very rarely finish the drawer box.

[@_HenryT]

@@WoodshopDiaries thanks so much for the reply! Love your designs!

[@polgartibor1958]

SHARA THANK FOR VIDEO !!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤😘😘😘

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@ELCADAROSA]

Nice simple build to get back into project building. I’m curious as to what blade you use to make the dado cuts. As most blades have ATB or Hi-ATB tooth geometry, how do you get a flat bottom on the cut?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! For drawers and door frames and most everything I need to cut a dado for, a perfectly flat bottom isn’t necessary. And when it is, I simply smooth it out with a chisel and sand paper. I use a general purpose 40 tooth blade on my table saw.

[@ELCADAROSA]

@@WoodshopDiaries, Thank you! Just the answer I was looking for.

[@TikangaMaara]

Nice 😃👌🏼

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@kevinkelley332]

Appreciate if you could be more specific of plywood grade when you're building furniture i.e. A,B,C,D or a B/C sanded

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I link the exact plywood I use in the description 👍

[@octaviogarcia9895]

Hi, is this made whit one plywood sheet??

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! You can find the materials list in the description and also here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-storage-bench-with-drawer/

[@TroIdmanden]

The Ryobi nailer you’re using for furniture, is that a 16 or an 18 gauge? 🤓

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’ve got both and use them both pretty often. Without going back and rewatching here, I’m assuming it was the 18 since this was small trim. But either one would work fine

[@TroIdmanden]

@@WoodshopDiaries Great! Thanks! New subscriber here 🧰😁

[@sdas86]

Hi Shara, do you paint the top and inside the drawer? What is the color you use? Thanks :)

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I don’t paint the drawer box. Just the drawer front. You can, I just usually don’t. It’s a personal preference.

[@sdas86]

@@WoodshopDiaries Thanks. :)

[@XStrikeSuper]

what the actual color is this? very nice!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

PPG Onyx Black 👍

[@chakireladraoui9331]

Good

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@ywwong9173]

Hi would like to know if you can cut and pack to ship to florida.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’m sorry, I cant

[@funnyriverred2501]

you ever think about getting a cheaper construction table saw just to put your dado stack in? maybe make a box with a French cleat that could mount up to the side of the work bench as your outfeed table if needed... then just take the box and saw off the cleat when done and put it under a work bench somewhere. i think i am on to something....

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That’s a good idea! I’ve used “cheap table saws” before and they’re a little sketch. Even a decent construction table saw is several hundred bucks. For as little as I’d use it, the money wouldn’t justify. But, the clear idea is great!

[@funnyriverred2501]

@@WoodshopDiaries maybe if i find a yard sale deal ill explore this further😎🤔

[@ysyang1111]

我一直都很好奇 用斜孔所沒有工具根本很難固定到要鎖的位置 都只靠手就能固定住?????

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I made a video about it here: How to drive pocket hole screws without using clamps #shorts kzbin.info5BEhvuj3Kfc?feature=share

[@oicorrupt9336]

Where do you find good plywood without paying an arm and a leg??

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I buy mine at Home Depot. It’s still expensive. But so is everything. Is what it is 🤷‍♀️

[@oicorrupt9336]

true words..@@WoodshopDiaries

[@cswatson4823]

Great idea except I will build this with a pull down front just to store shoes in the bench.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That’s a great idea for modification 👍

[@A.KUDYBA]

Such a fragile girl, makes such beautiful crafts!!!

[@nancyrfrinemonsreal]

It drives me nuts that you do not secure your panels with clamp before drilling you pocket holes. Somehow, your projects are always perfect 🙂

[@moh.basel88]

First comment 😄

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks for watching!

[@clickster1883]

Great build! Plz give Lucy some scratches behind the ears for us.

[@Joesmith-fu4ps]

Now build one without pockets and pocket screws.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Why

[@Joesmith-fu4ps]

If it's not obvious to you, there's not much sense me wasting my time trying to explain. I will say there's a lot of fun to be had in woodworking beside screwing 2 pieces of wood together with pocket screws.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’m actually running a business here. So I’m not in it for “fun” 👍 I can’t afford to take three times as long to crank out a project to make a video that appeals to a third of the audience.

[@Joesmith-fu4ps]

@@WoodshopDiaries You are right. Most people what fast easy curbside furniture these days.