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A planked-panel nightstand with THREE drawers on euro slides — a rare drawer count for a bedside piece, so squareness during the panel and tie-in steps isn't optional.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side trim | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 14" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side panels | 8 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 23 1/4" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 27 1/4" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front/back tie-ins | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Center tie-in | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 14" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 19" × 23 1/4" | 1/4" plywood, for back and drawer bottoms | ☐ |
| Top, back edge | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 21" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top, middle boards | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 21" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top, front edge | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 21" | 1x3, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 6 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 14 1/2" | 1x3, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer fronts/backs | 6 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15" | 1x3, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer bottoms | 3 | 1/4" × 16" × 15" | 1/4" plywood, for back and drawer bottoms | ☐ |
| Drawer faces | 3 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 15 3/4" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft Legs and tie-ins. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft Side panel trim and top. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft Side panels and top. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft Drawer faces. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 10 ft Drawer boxes and top front. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, for back and drawer bottoms | 1 each | ☐ |
| Knobs or pulls | 3 each | ☐ |
| Euro-style drawer slides, 16" | 3 set | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, 1x4, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft
Attach the legs to the ends of the panels, flush to the tops.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level, Tape Measure. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft
Add the center tie-in support between the two drawer bay openings.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, 1x4, 8 ft, 1x3, 10 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 10 ft, 1/4" plywood, for back and drawer bottoms, Euro-style drawer slides, 16", Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
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.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x6, 8 ft, 1/4" plywood, for back and drawer bottoms, Knobs or pulls, Finish nails, 1-1/4"
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.