How I Repair Broken Dresser Drawers Before Refinishing

Before any paint or finish can happen, the structure has to be right. In this tutorial, I’m walking through how I repair broken dresser drawers — including loose joints, split wood, and damaged drawer boxes — so they’re solid, functional, and ready for refinishing.

This repair was part of a full antique dresser restoration. You can see the complete before-and-after transformation here → From Broken to Beautiful: Antique Dresser Restoration

Process photos will be added as they become available