Should I build this dresser?

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

Okay, so I have a mis-shapened closet. I don't know why it's like that, but it is.

Basically, there's a 4-7/8" x 11-3/8" rectangle in the back stretching across the whole strip. So, it's not a perfect rectangle. I measured everything, and I came up with this sketchup.

Now, I was wondering if I should build it or just spring the money to get a dresser [Which couldn't fit in my closet.] The other fvcked up thing about my closet is that it has a 3 inch or so lip on the bottom. So it's not on the ground, and it's a funky design. As of now, it's just a whole bunch of wasted space and I'd like to organize it.

If I should build it, should I build it outside, then bring it in and mount it to the inside? [The walls for the closet are relatively weak, so I'm gunna make a shell] Or should I build it all inside?

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[hoxie08 5,000+ posts]

no.

 

[Steven206Seattl 10+ year member]

yes

 

[Steven206Seattl 10+ year member]

build it outside unless you don't have any doors wide enough

 

[terra 5,000+ posts]

fiberglass it

 

[Steven206Seattl 10+ year member]

fiberglass it

or plexi glass so you know which drawer exactly your things are in:

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Man if yours turns out good if you build it. I am hitting you up to build me one, lol!

 

[wErd 5,000+ posts]

shits weeeeeeak! wizzzeakkkk

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

I see nothing wrong with it. I would love to have something like that in my closet.

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

I see nothing wrong with it. I would love to have something like that in my closet.

Yeah, me, too. (Obviously).

But someone brought up a good point of the doors. But, it's 23-1/4" wide by like 66" tall. Basically 2' x 5.5'. So it's like the size of an average person. I should be able to bring it inside.

I have two questions: what should I use to hold it together? I was thinking screws + wood glue. But would that be strong enough?

Also, do oyu think they'll have like wood indent sliders long enough? It's hard to explain them. But basically 2 strips of wood, one has an indent, and one has a bump. And they rest inside of each other and act as a base to slide. [Like how most dressers work]

For the bottom drawer I wanted like a 15" one, the top ones like a 18" or so one.

(The bottom length is 18-3/8" and the top is 23-1/4", are those long enough or should I get bigger?)

EDIT:: Also, what kind of wood? I was thinking 1" MDF for the drawers and 1" Plywood for the sides (which will be drilled into the wall VIA [Not sure what they're called] but they're basically screws where you drill a hole into the wall, put the screw in and a nut-type thing at the end spreads out like a hook, you tighten it and the hook at the other side tightens.

 

[Steven206Seattl 10+ year member]

Yeah, me, too. (Obviously).
But someone brought up a good point of the doors. But, it's 23-1/4" wide by like 66" tall. Basically 2' x 5.5'. So it's like the size of an average person. I should be able to bring it inside.

I have two questions: what should I use to hold it together? I was thinking screws + wood glue. But would that be strong enough?

Also, do oyu think they'll have like wood indent sliders long enough? It's hard to explain them. But basically 2 strips of wood, one has an indent, and one has a bump. And they rest inside of each other and act as a base to slide. [Like how most dressers work]

For the bottom drawer I wanted like a 15" one, the top ones like a 18" or so one.

(The bottom length is 18-3/8" and the top is 23-1/4", are those long enough or should I get bigger?)

EDIT:: Also, what kind of wood? I was thinking 1" MDF for the drawers and 1" Plywood for the sides (which will be drilled into the wall VIA [Not sure what they're called] but they're basically screws where you drill a hole into the wall, put the screw in and a nut-type thing at the end spreads out like a hook, you tighten it and the hook at the other side tightens.

Well for the drawers if the wood doesn't come with the indent and the other piece of wood with the bump you can make them have it with a table saw or a router.

And screws and wood glue would be fine but you may want to put joints on the corners so it's stronger. It's been a while since I built dressers etc. but I think there are a few joints you can do like rabbit or dado joints. I'll find a link

 

[Steven206Seattl 10+ year member]

http://www.dixieline.com/woodjoint/woodjoints.htm

That shows some joints

Here is how to make a rabbit joint but requires a table saw

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hi_tools/article/0,2037,DIY_13936_3056376,00.html

 

[dillinja666 10+ year member]

go buy an ikea dresser and hack the crap outta it. if it fails you're only out like 20 bucks //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

http://www.dixieline.com/woodjoint/woodjoints.htm
That shows some joints

Here is how to make a rabbit joint but requires a table saw

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/hi_tools/article/0,2037,DIY_13936_3056376,00.html

The problem is, I don't have a table saw. I only have a circular saw. And even then I only have somewhat limited experience with it. (I've only built my sub box and my desk. Pix. The desk came out badass, I think)

I moved my sub underneath and there's so much output now. It's amazing. Best move I've ever done. Now there's a printer/scanner where that is. I have to clean my desk and take a few new pictures. Everything's set up a lot nicer now, and I have the same monitors now. Well, same kind. The one I replaced with the old Triton one is a lot better. The one on the left has this weird tint to it. e_e

But, it's a solid desk. It hasn't even budged and I've put A LOT of weight on it. Over 450+ pounds. BTW, this was all done by a really old circular saw, a jig saw (with a really bad blade) and a hammer.

EDIT:: Btw, it's not a bad paint job. It's a bad burn job. I tried to char it, but I really **** at it. Haha.

 

[crunktimes.com 5,000+ posts]

Build it, if you fail just buy one. I would love to be able to make something like that.