Thanks. Build the drawer and compartment using wood glue … You can get detailed instructions on how we installed our drawers in the post above! It’s not in the material list. Learn how to build this DIY Nightstand with Drawers with easy-to-follow plans and how-to by Shanty2Chic. Use 1×6’s for the draws and cut (6) side pieces at 16″ long and (3) fronts and (3) backs both at 14″ long. Thank you. Cut the side frame aned top frame pieces to size. Drill 1 1/2″ pocket holes at the top of each side frame piece. I plan to use it in our bedroom as a nightstand. I’m wondering about the attachment of the drawer fronts. Step by step instructions make it easy! I absolutely love these bedside tables. Cut the false drawer fronts to size and attach them from the back with 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws through 5/16″ holes. Here is what you’ll need for the project: Affiliate links are used on this page. I used my Kreg Foreman for this project but you can use a smaller Kreg Jig! Now just add a finish and hardware and you're done! CLICK HERE TO JUMP TO THE FREE PRINTABLE PLANS! Absolutely loved making this multi piece table top with the old horse shoe + cheers to Dad for getting the base sorted #industrialdesign .. Ana and I had an awesome time using some bits of barn wood & Mum’s old horse reins to make our own lil wine rack too They’re not perfect by any means, but was an awesome use of iso spare time & learning new skills as we go ✅ #shanty2chic #diyhomedecor #rustic #girlswhobuild #oratleasttry #mistakesarelessons #woodworking #winerack #horseshoe #saddlery. Thanks for the advice and for the great plan. If you need to shim then just shim near those screws. Make sure to share your builds with us on social media and use #shanty2chic so we can share them too! Attach it to the back of the bottom shelf, between the side pieces with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. This was so much fun! Click here to subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more great videos! DIY 3 Drawer Nightstand Tutorial: A rustic touch to a modern bedroom just balances the vibes there and make it look so accomplished and fun to enjoy a complete decorative look. Learn how to build this DIY Nightstand with Drawers with easy-to-follow plans and how-to instruction by Shanty2Chic. Could you specify what the exact stain is? Im very fond of the space between drawers, I peruse magazines while resting, that was perfect! Attach the top shelf pieces to the top of the shelves with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue. The last thing to attach are the drawer slides. Feed will not update. How to build a DIY Nightstand with a floating top. The last pieces of the 3 drawer nightstand to attach are the (3) remaining 16-1/2″ 2×2 front stretchers. I went with $20/drawer hardware which brought the price up a bit. The last major assembly to build and attach is the top. Attach the short sides to the long pieces with 1 1/4" brad nails and wood glue. This error message is only visible to WordPress admins. I went with a Kona stain from Rustoleum. I went with $20/drawer hardware which brought the price up a bit. . Tip: with the drawer closed, place the drawer face where you want and hold it in place with a couple of brad nails. Attach the side frame pieces to the top frame piece with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Now you can mount the drawer extensions to the drawers using the same jig from before. After joining the 1×6’s together, attach the top and bottom 2×2’s to the panel and then attach the side 2×2’s. Make sure the grooves in the sides and front are all facing inward and are aligned where they meet in the corners. Then rip the (6) sides and (3) fronts down to 4-1/2″ in width and the (3) backs down to 4″ in width. So, I added a guide for my drawer by screwing in place a 10 1/2″ 1×2 into the nightstand on either side of the drawer. Oh, and it was built using pallet wood too. If you are a fan of farmhouse decor, you're going to love this … Refinish Outdoor Furniture the Easiest Way Possible. Attach the top shelf pieces to the top of the shelves with 1 1/4″ brad nails and wood glue. I want to match the stain for another piece of furniture from your plans but it seems the link to the stain is not working. Cut the drawer frame pieces to size. Build it using the free woodworking plans available at the link. Now all that is left is the staining and attaching the drawer fronts to finish up your DIY nightstand. Slide the panel in and attach it to the back piece of the drawer with 3/4″ screws. Unbelievable, I was looking for a bedside table to build. Measure and cut the side trim pieces to size and attach them to the sides of the shelf with 1" pin nails and wood glue. Prepare one of the side assemblies by drilling pocket holes in the 1×6’s and 2×2’s. Hi Ladies. It’s less money than the poplar. This sized opening will give your 1×6 drawer fronts a 1/16″ reveal on the top and bottom. Measure and cut the front and back trim pieces to size and attach them the same way. The poplar takes stain much better and is a little more durable, that’s why I chose it for this. I’ll send you a pic of the result. Since you can’t effectively clamp the backside of the top, pull those dusty dumbbells or other heavy objects out and use them to hold the top down flush to the workbench. The FREE DIY Nightstand plans are available for this build by clicking here. They’re super stylish at a good price – win win! We wanted to give a home to our house plants and came across this Shelf somewhere on the web & finally made it. See my disclosure page for info on affiliate programs. Cut the drawer faces to size and attach them to the drawers with 1 1/2" wood screws and wood glue, from inside the dfrawer and into the drawer face. Cut the side frame and top frame pieces to size. Mark, this looks great! Supposedly there is a link in the pictorial instructions but it does not work. Build two drawer frames. Use a known right angle to check for square during assembly. Center the rails on the inside of the frames and attach them with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. By looking at the cut list, it would be for one nightstand. Cut the shelf pieces to size. Measure and cut the side trim pieces to size and attach them to the sides of the shelf with 1″ pin nails and wood glue. Center the rails on the inside of the frames and attach them with 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws and wood glue. I am listing below the major steps involved in building the nightstand. 2 – 1/2″x3.75″x8′ Hardwood Plywood (can be ripped from the 3/4″ plywood, You can find the Foreman that I used HERE, You can find our favorite Kreg Jig model HERE. I also love the light fixture above it. Cut the bottom of the drawer to size and attach it to the bottom of the drawer frame with 3/4" staples aned wood glue.