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An open-shelf nightstand with a single drawer, built from 1-by boards and a brad nailer. A clean first-drawer project.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelves Part A. | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 15" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Leg side pieces Part B — the side face of each leg. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 25 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Leg front/back pieces Part C — the front/back face of each leg. | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 25 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Drawer box sides Part D. If using a 1x12 instead, make the plywood back (E) 1/2" shorter. | 2 | 1/2" × 5 3/4" × 11 1/2" | 1/2" plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer box back Part E. | 1 | 1/2" × 5 3/4" × 14" | 1/2" plywood | ☐ |
| Drawer guides Part F. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom front trim Part G. | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Side trim pieces Part H. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 8 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Back countertop piece Part I. | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Front countertop piece Part J. | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 18 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom Part K. | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 9 1/2" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Drawer back Part L. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 9 1/2" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer sides Part M. | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 10 1/4" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Drawer face Part N. | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 11" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft (Pine) Shelves and the front countertop piece. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft (Pine) Leg pieces, drawer guides, and trim. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft (Pine) Front/back leg pieces and the back countertop piece. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft (Pine) Drawer back, sides, and face. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 4 ft (Pine) Drawer bottom. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/2" plywood Drawer box sides and back — a scrap/partial sheet is plenty. A 1x12 can substitute for the sides. | 1 sheet | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood filler and finish | 1 kit | ☐ |
| Drawer knob | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.