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A narrow, deep plywood nightstand with a face frame, one full-width drawer, and a cove-trimmed 1x8 top.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcass sides | 2 | 3/4" × 20" × 23 1/4" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 20" × 15 1/2" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Back support | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 17" × 23 1/4" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Face frame stiles | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 23 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Face frame rails Cut to fit the assembled carcass. | 3 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 14" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Base trim sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 22" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Base trim front Cut to fit. | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Drawer slide cleats | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 9" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards | 3 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 18 1/2" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Drawer box sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Drawer box front/back 2-1/2in less than the drawer opening. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 11 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 18" × 13" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer face | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 13 3/4" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, partial sheet Carcass sides and bottom shelf. | 1 sheet | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, partial sheet Back panel and drawer bottom. | 1 sheet | ☐ |
| Pine board, 1x2, 8 ft Face frame and drawer-slide cleats. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine board, 1x3, 8 ft Back support and base trim. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine board, 1x4, 5 ft Drawer box. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine board, 1x8, 6 ft Tabletop and drawer face. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Cove moulding, 3/4" x 3/4", 6 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, assorted | 1 box | ☐ |
| Drawer slides, 18", bottom-mount | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Drawer knob or pull | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 each | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, 120 grit | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood paint or stain | 8 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Table Saw. Materials: 3/4" plywood, partial sheet, 1/4" plywood, partial sheet, Pine board, 1x2, 8 ft, Pine board, 1x3, 8 ft, Pine board, 1x8, 6 ft
Cut the plywood carcass sides, bottom shelf, and back panel, along with the face frame, base trim, and tabletop boards, per the cut list.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 3/4" plywood, partial sheet, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Join the bottom shelf between the two side panels with pocket screws and glue to form the carcass.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1/4" plywood, partial sheet, Pine board, 1x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Brad nails, assorted
Add the 1x3 back support with pocket holes, then nail on the plywood back panel — this squares the carcass and locks it in place.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine board, 1x2, 8 ft, Pine board, 1x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Build the 1x2 face frame to match the carcass width and attach it to the front. Add the base trim around the bottom and the drawer-slide cleats inside the carcass.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1/4" plywood, partial sheet, Pine board, 1x4, 5 ft, Pine board, 1x8, 6 ft, Drawer slides, 18", bottom-mount, Drawer knob or pull
Build the drawer box from 1x4 stock with a plywood bottom, mount it on the slides so it sits inset behind the face frame, then attach the 1x8 drawer face with a consistent reveal gap all around.
Tools: Bar / Pipe Clamps, Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Pine board, 1x8, 6 ft, Cove moulding, 3/4" x 3/4", 6 ft, Wood filler, Sandpaper, 120 grit, Wood paint or stain
Glue and screw the tabletop boards together with a consistent overhang on the front and sides, then dress the exposed edges with cove moulding. Fill nail holes, sand with the grain, then paint or stain.