Notch- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 3.8–7.5 hours
- Cost
- $$$
About this build
A pedestal sink is common in a half bath, but it doesn't offer you much in terms of storage or counter space. This project will show you how to build a vanity for the pedestal sink and includes step stools for a toddler. It’s a great project for using Kreg cutting systems and joinery.
Tools
Essential
- Brad Nailer
- Drill / Driver
- Jigsaw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Sheet of plywood, 4' x 8' x 3/4" | 1 board |
| Sheet of plywood, 2' x 4' x 1/2" | 1 board |
| Butcher block (or 3/4" plywood double stack), 20" x 30" x 1 1/2" | 1 board |
| Box of 1¼” pocket-hole screws (see tool list) | 1 each |
| Box of 1 1/2" brad nails | 1 each |
| Wood glue | 1 each |
| 12" drawer slides | 4 each |
| 2 1/2" casters | 4 each |
| 12" hinges | 2 each |
| Drawer pulls | 2 each |
| Cabinet knobs | 2 each |
| Peel and stick wall paper or contact paper (optional) | 1 each |
| Stain or paint | 1 each |
| Butcher block oil | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 1" × 20" × 30" |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 18" × 29" |
| Base | 1 | 3/4" × 17" × 26" |
| Top and bottom face | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 26" |
| Side face | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 14" |
| Doors | 2 | 1/2" × 13" × 17" |
| Drawer faces | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 26" |
| Drawer sides | 4 | 3/4" × 4" × 17" |
| Drawer tops | 2 | 3/4" × 17" × 25" |
| Caster bases | 8 | 3/4" × 4" × 4" |
What to buy
Buy 8 boards at 8 ft.
1" × 20"
1 board
3/4" × 18"
1 board
3/4" × 17"
1 board
3/4" × 5"
1 board
3/4" × 4"
2 boards
3/4" × 2"
1 board
1/2" × 13"
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Build frame
- Drill three pocket holes along the short, top edge of the two Sides. - Drill three pocket holes along each short edge of the Base. - Attach the Base to the two Sides 11" from the bottom edge of the Sides and flush along the back edge, using wood glue and pocket screws.
2Attach face frame
- Drill two pocket holes on each short end of the two Side Face pieces. - Drill one pocket hole on each short end of the two Top and Bottom Face pieces. - Attach the two Side Face pieces flush on the end of the long edges of the Top and Bottom Face pieces, using wood glue and pocket screws. - Attach the face frame to the inside of the two Sides, using wood glue and pocket screws. - Attach the face frame so that the top is flush with the tops of the Sides and along the front edge of the Base.
3Build drawers
- Drill two pocket holes on one short edge of each of the Drawer Sides. - Attach the Drawer Top to the Drawer Sides, using wood glue and brad nails. - Attach the Drawer Face to the Drawer Top and Sides, using wood glue and pocket screws. Center the Face along the front. - In each of the two front corners of each drawer, use wood glue and brad nails to attach two Caster Bases.
4Cut pedestal notches
- Trace and cut a notch for the pedestal sink basin in the butcher block Top. - Trace and cut a notch for the pedestal sink stand in the Base and each Drawer Top. - The best answer for how to do this is to make measurements of the sink and stand and trace those on a piece of cardboard. - When it seems like those are close, trace that on to a piece of 1/4" or 1/2" scrap plywood and make sure the hole is accurate. - Once it is certain, trace that onto the butcher block Top, Base and Drawer Top pieces. - Use a jigsaw to cut out each notch and then sand smooth.
5Add finish
- Stain or paint the frame, drawers and doors to fit your decor. - Oil the butcher block top. - Add textured contact paper to doors if desired.
6Attach drawers
- Add a drawer pull to each of the drawers. - Attach a caster in each corner of the underside of the drawer on the Caster Bases. - Attach the two drawers underneath the Base piece, using drawer slides.
7Attach top in place
- With a friend, slide the butcher block Top up and into place and then slide the base unit underneath it. - Center the base cabinet on the Top and then attach with pocket screws.
8Attach doors
- Attach a hinge to each Door. - Attach each Door hinge to the Sides, right in front of the face frame. - Add one cabinet knob to each Door.
9Enjoy!
Enjoy your handiwork and tag @CharlestonCrafted on Instagram with a picture!
Tags
- Bathroom
- Intermediate
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