Build: 3 Drawer Nightstand

1Taper legs

If desired use a tapering jig to make bottom portion of legs tapered.

2Attach legs to side panels

Attach legs to side panels using 1 ¼” pocket hole screws. Keep side panel flush to leg at exterior. Make 2.

3Attach cross supports

Attach cross supports to side panel. Use wood glue and corresponding pocket hole screws. Keep pocket holes at back, top or underside when possible.

4Attach opposite side to supports

Attach other side panel to cross supports, same as Step 3.

5Attach top

Attach top to body using 1 ¼” pocket hole screws. Keep ¾” overhang at front and sides. Secure front and back cross supports to top using 2” countersunk wood screws.

6Assemble large drawers

Attach long sides to short sides using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

7Attach drawer bottom to large drawers

Attach drawer bottom to box using wood glue and ¾” countersunk wood screws.

8Assemble small drawer

Attach long sides to short sides using wood glue and 1 ¼” pocket hole screws.

9Attach drawer bottom to small drawer

Attach drawer bottom to box using wood glue and ¾” countersunk wood screws.

10Attach drawer glide supports

Before installing drawer glides attach supports to interior side panels using wood glue and 1 ¼” countersunk wood screws.

11Attach backing

Attach backing to cross supports using wood glue and ¾” brad nails.