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A one-drawer nightstand on 2x4 legs with an angled finger-pull cut directly into the drawer face — no separate knob or pull hardware needed.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top boards | 4 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 16" | 1x8, 13 board ft total (8 ft and 5 ft pieces) | ☐ |
| Top side trim Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 29" | 1x2, 5 board ft total | ☐ |
| Top inside trim | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 16" | 1x4, 3 board ft total | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft, pine or soft yellow wood | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 14 1/2" | 1x10, 29 in total | ☐ |
| Shelf boards Measure and cut to fit the 1x2 top trim. | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 29" | 1x8, 13 board ft total (8 ft and 5 ft pieces) | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 16" | 1x6, 6 board ft total | ☐ |
| Drawer front/back Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 19 1/2" | 1x6, 6 board ft total | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom About 1" less than opening. | 1 | 1/4" × 16" × 21" | 1/4" plywood, 16 in x 21 in | ☐ |
| Drawer faces Joined edge to edge; top edge cut at an angle for a finger pull. | 3 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 10" | 1x8, 13 board ft total (8 ft and 5 ft pieces) | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x8, 13 board ft total (8 ft and 5 ft pieces) | 13 ft | ☐ |
| 1x10, 29 in total | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 6 board ft total | 6 ft | ☐ |
| 1x2, 5 board ft total | 5 ft | ☐ |
| 1x4, 3 board ft total | 3 ft | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft, pine or soft yellow wood | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 16 in x 21 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| Euro drawer slide, 16 in, white bottom corner mount | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 25 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 8 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, 120 and 220 grit | 4 sheet | ☐ |
| Stain or paint, with poly top coat if staining | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x8, 13 board ft total (8 ft and 5 ft pieces), Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Confirm your 1x8s measure 7-1/4" wide; cut as you go if they don't. Cut the tabletop boards and drill 3/4" pocket holes on three of the four. Clamp and attach edge to edge with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 5 board ft total, 1x4, 3 board ft total, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
Measure and cut the 1x2 side trim and attach flush to the front with 1-1/4" brad nails, keeping the top smooth and flush. Attach the 1x4 trim to the inside of the 1x2s with brad nails and wood glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x10, 29 in total, 2x4, 8 ft, pine or soft yellow wood, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Set the pocket hole jig for 1-1/2" material. Drill two pocket holes on one end of each 2x4 leg. Attach to the tabletop with pocket holes all facing backward. Reset the jig to 3/4" and attach the sides flush to the outside of the legs.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x8, 13 board ft total (8 ft and 5 ft pieces), Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4", Wood glue
Cut the shelf boards to match the length of the 1x2 top trim. Join with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, then place inside the nightstand and attach with glue and 1-1/4" brad nails, keeping outside edges flush.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Speed Square. Materials: 1x2, 5 board ft total, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 3/4"
Attach 1x2 strips to the front inside edge of the legs with 1-1/4" brad nails, flush to the inside of the 2x4 leg. Check level with a square before installing the drawer slides.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Table Saw. Materials: 1x8, 13 board ft total (8 ft and 5 ft pieces), 1x6, 6 board ft total, 1/4" plywood, 16 in x 21 in, Euro drawer slide, 16 in, white bottom corner mount
Install the drawer slides, checking that the top of the slide is level. Build the drawer box, and cut the finger-pull angle into the joined drawer face boards.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Sandpaper, 120 and 220 grit, Stain or paint, with poly top coat if staining
Sand with 120 and then 220 grit sandpaper, and apply stain or paint with a poly top coat if staining.