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How to assemble a single drawer cabinet

Single drawer cabinet.

Overview

We show you how to easily assemble a single drawer cabinet. You'll learn how to assemble the cabinet and drawer. We'll show you how to install the drawer runners inside the cabinet and on the drawer.

Steps

1Screw the side, base and back panels together

Position a side panel on the base panel and use 50mm screws to screw it in place. Repeat on the other side. Screw on the top panel and the back panel. 
Person screwing cabinet panels together

2Assemble and install the adjustable legs

Turn the cabinet upside down and attach the adjustable legs to the base. Join the leg pieces and screw them together. Screw the legs to the cabinet using the pre-drilled holes. Make sure the tapered end is facing outwards. Adjust to the correct height. Repeat with the remaining legs.
Person screwing legs into base of cabinet

3Attach the drawer runners to the sides

Dismantle the drawer runners and screw half of each into place inside the cabinet. The last hole will need pre drilling. Make a small pilot hole with a 2mm drill bit then screw it in place.  Attach the runner on the other side.
Person attaching drawer runners to inside of cabinet

4Assemble the drawers

Start with the drawer base and attach front and back panels using screws, then for the left and right panels. Attach the draw runner to the sides of the drawer. 

Person putting drawer into cabinet

5Attach drawer panel

Insert the drawer into the cabinet and measure from the bottom of the cabinet to the bottom of the drawer. Transfer this measurement to the drawer panel. Place the bottom of the draw on this line. Screw the front panel to the draw. Insert drawer into cabinet and click the runners together.
Single drawer cabinet
Health & Safety

Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.

Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.