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Build your own nightstand – complete with rebar accents for a fun rustic farmhouse twist.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Top of Side Frame | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 14 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29 1/4" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom of Side Frame | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 14 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Shelf | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Top Shelf | 4 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Side Frame | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 14 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x2 72" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x4 96" | 3 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x6 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x8 72" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x10 72" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x12 72" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Square Dowel, 1/2" Thick 36" | 2 board | ☐ |
| 1' Rebar Pieces @ 1/2" Diameter | 6 each | ☐ |
| Drawer Pull | 1 each | ☐ |
| Drawer Slides | 2 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Drill holes for the rebar accents into the bottom side of the two lower 2x2 cross pieces. The holes are spaced 3-5/8" center-to-center.
Drill holes for the rebar accents into the top of the lower 2x4 frame cross pieces. Again, the holes are spaced 3-5/8" center-to-center.
Add the bottom shelf (see steps for bottom shelf below). Attach to the frame from the bottom with 1-1/4" pocket holes and screws.
Add the top shelf (see plans for top shelf below). Attach to the frame from the bottom with wood glue and 1-1/4" pocket holes and screws.
To build the top shelf, attach four 1x6s from the bottom with wood glue and 1-1/4" pocket holes and screws.
To build the bottom shelf, attach two 1x8s from the bottom with wood glue and 1-1/4" pocket holes and screws.
To add the drawer to this nightstand, I used a tutorial from Build-Basic.com. You can find the tutorial at http://build-basic.com/build-a-basic-diy-drawer/#.WUAyeevythE. To modify the dimensions to fit this nightstand: use a 1x10 for the drawer sides, 1/4" plywood for the base, and a 1x12 as the drawer face. All drawer hardware can be found at Home Depot.