Buffet plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about buffet plans. If you want to learn more about building a basic dresser, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are so many designs and plans to choose from when building a dresser, so make sure you take a look over the related woodworking projects that are featured on our site.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the buffet to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a buffet

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 18″x72″ long, 2 pieces – 18″x23 1/2″ long FRAME
B – 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 70 1/2″ long SUPPORTS
C – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 17 1/4″x23 1/2″ long PARTITIONS
D – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 23 1/2″x70 1/2″ long BACK
E – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 16 1/2″x23″ long, 2 pieces – 17 1/4″x23″ long SHELVES
F – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 3 1/2″x14″ long, 1 piece – 66 1/2″x2 1/2″ long BASE
G – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 20 1/4″x22 3/2″ long DOORS
H – 2 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 22″ long, 2 pieces – 14″ long, 3 pieces of 3/4′ plywood – 14″x21″ long, 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 22 3/4″x5 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 7″x22 3/4″ long 3xDRAWERS
H – 6 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 22 3/4″ long, 4 pieces – 2 3/4″ long, 2 pieces – 4″ long TRIMS
I – 4 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 22 3/4″ long, 4 pieces – 17 1/4″ long TRIMS

3 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
5 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 8 ft
1 piece of 1×6 lumber – 8 ft
drawer pulls
slides
2 1/2″ screws
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

Buffet plans
Free dresser plans

Building a buffet

Building the frame of the buffet

The first step of the project is to build the frame of the buffet. In order to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to build the components out of 3/4″ plywood. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the vertical components and secure them to the top and to the bottom components. Check if the corners are square before inserting the screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints.

Installing the supports

Fit 1×2 supports to the top and to the bottom of the frame. Drill pocket holes through the supports and secure them to the frame with 1 1/4″ screws.

Fitting the partitions

The next step of the project is to fit the partitions to the buffet. Make sure you place the partitions equally-spaced, in order to get a professional result and appearance.

Partitions plans

Make sure you pay attention to the diagram before building the partitions. Make the small notches with a small circular saw and smooth the edges before fitting it into place. Drill pocket holes through the top and the bottom of the partitions and secure them into place with 1 1/4″ screws, after making sure the corners are square.

Building the supports

Continue the project by attaching the base to the buffet. Assemble the base and drill pocket holes through the components before attaching it to the buffet. Center the base to the buffet and lock it into place with 1 1/4″ galvanized screws.

Fitting the back of the buffet

Cut a piece of 3/4″ plywood at the right dimensions described in the plans and drill pocket holes along the edges. Fit the back to the frame of the buffet and lock it into place with 1 1/4″ galvanized screws and waterproof glue. Leave no gaps between the components and remove the excess glue.

Fitting the doors

Build the shelves out of 3/4″ plywood and lock them to the frames with 1 1/4″ screws, after making pocket holes along the side edges. Make sure the corners are right-angled before inserting the screws. Take accurate measurements before locking the shelves to the frame.

Building the drawers

Build the drawers using the information described in the diagram. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the side components and secure them to the perpendicular components with 1 1/4″ screws. Cut a piece of 3/4″ plywood, drill pocket holes along the edges and secure it to the bottom of the drawers. Check if the corners are right-angled before inserting the screws.

Fitting the drawer faces

Fit the drawers into place and lock them to the frame with metal slides. Afterwards, fit the faces to the drawers, making sure you leave a 1/8″ gap around the edges. Secure the faces to the drawer with screws and waterproof glue.

Fitting the drawer faces

Fit 1×2 trims (1/4″ thick) to the drawers, in order to enhance the appearance of the buffet. Secure the trims to the drawers with glue and finishing nails.

Fitting the shelves

One of the last steps of the project is to fit the doors to the buffet. Leave a 1/8″ gap around the edges and secure it to the frame with appropriate hinges. Fit the handles to the doors and make sure they open and close properly.

Buffet plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

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