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Kids bedside table with book storage

A simple bedside table with book storage especially for kids that love to read at bed time.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Shelves	2	3/4" × 5 1/2" × 22"	—	☐
Sides	2	3/4" × 5 1/2" × 20"	—	☐
Book bar	1	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 22"	—	☐
Back	1	1/4" × 18" × 23 1/2"	—	☐
Table top	1	3/4" × 7 1/2" × 25 1/2"	—	☐

Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.

1. Cut sides and shelves
Use 1x6 board - Cut 2 shelves @ 22" Cut 2 sides @ 20" Make pocket holes as shown in picture
2. Join shelves and sides
Attach the shelves to the sides at 2″ from the bottom and 5.5″ from the top using glue and pocket hole screws. Ensure that the pocket holes for the top are on the outside os the side boards.
3. Add bar for books
attach 1x2 @ 22" to the front leaving a 3/4" gap on the bottom. I used a scrap 1 x3 board for the spacing.
4. Attach back of book storage
Attach the 1/4" plywood cut at 23.5″ x 18″ on the back between the two shelves to create a backing for the book storage area. Use glue and finish nails
5. Attach table top
Attach 1 x 8 cut at 25.5" as the table top using the pocket hole screws. Leave an inch over hang on all four sides.
6. Finish the bedside table
Fill all the holes with wood putty, sand, prime and paint the table. I also added a pattern on the top to make it a little colorful.