Reclaimed-Wood-Look Bedside Table with Three Drawers

If using a pocket-hole jig, attach the panel boards to each other first with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws (jig set for 3/4" stock) to make a solid panel. Attach the trim flush to the top and bottom with 1-1/4" finish nails and wood glue. Check that the panels are perfectly square — this matters more here than usual, since the case will hold three drawers. If a panel isn't coming out flat, add extra 1x2 bracing lined up with the front tie-ins.

Attach the legs to the ends of the panels, flush to the tops.

Attach the front and back tie-ins with predrilled 2-1/2" screws and wood glue. Check the entire project for square by measuring from opposite leg to opposite leg, both at the top and bottom of the legs — with three drawer openings ahead, this step is not optional.

Add the center tie-in support between the two drawer bay openings.

Starting at the back with the 1x2, attach flush to the back with 1" overhangs on both sides, then add the 1x4 middle boards, and finish with the 1x3 front board.

Build each drawer box 1" narrower than its housing opening for slide clearance. Attach the plywood bottoms. Install the drawer boxes inset 3/4" from the front of the project and confirm each one slides smoothly before moving on.

Attach the plywood back. Position each drawer face over its drawer box with an even 1/8" gap on all sides, then nail on — avoiding hardware locations. Add pulls, sand, and finish.