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Modern Nightstand
How to make a 3 drawer nightstand using only 1 sheet of plywood.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4.5–8.5 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 1/2" × 15" × 25" | — | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 1/2" × 15" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 1/2" × 14" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer front | 3 | 1/2" × 6" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer back | 3 | 1/2" × 6" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer side | 6 | 1/2" × 6" × 14" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 3 | 1/2" × 13" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Drawer face | 3 | 1/2" × 7" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Apron | 1 | 1/2" × 1" × 17" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 1/2" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| Wood veneer roll | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood veneer trimmer | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1" pocket hole screws | 75 each | ☐ |
| 2" nails, 18 gauge | 20 each | ☐ |
| 1" nails, 18 gauge | 10 each | ☐ |
| 14" Ball-bearing drawer slides | 3 each | ☐ |
| 220 grit sandpaper | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Semi-gloss latex paint | 1 each | ☐ |
| Drawer pulls | 3 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.