Photo: Geoffrey Gross
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Start by using a handsaw or circular saw to trim off the overhanging ends and front edge of the chest of drawers. That’ll allow the chest to slide cleanly into the wall.
Step 1: Trim overhanging ends
Introduction
Step 1
Trim overhanging ends
Step 2
Trim feet
Step 3
Trim dresser to fit opening
Step 4
Close the gap
Step 5
Paint, stain or varnish unfinished wood (if needed)
Step 6
Outline the chest
Step 7
Remove interferences
Step 8
Install supports
Step 9
Insert dresser
Step 10
Secure the chest
Step 11
Finish up
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Tools List
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Drill/driver
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Hammer
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Handsaw
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Tape measure
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Level
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Drywall saw
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Circular saw
Shopping List
1) Chest of drawers
2) 2- and 3-inch drywall screws
3) Paint, stain or varnish
used to seal bare wood
4) Paintbrush
5) Drop cloth
6) 1/8-inch hardboard
used to cover opening cut into rear of chest
7) 3/4-inch wire nails
used to secure hardboard
8) Doorstop molding
used to trim around installed chest
9) 1 1/2-inch finishing nails
for attaching doorstop molding
2) 2- and 3-inch drywall screws
3) Paint, stain or varnish
used to seal bare wood
4) Paintbrush
5) Drop cloth
6) 1/8-inch hardboard
used to cover opening cut into rear of chest
7) 3/4-inch wire nails
used to secure hardboard
8) Doorstop molding
used to trim around installed chest
9) 1 1/2-inch finishing nails
for attaching doorstop molding
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