Hey friends, let's build a modern nightstand to match the storage bed I shared in my last video!
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This simple nightstand design could easily be used as an end table, too. It's a great DIY woodworking project for the weekend as it only takes a few hours to put together.

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Wood Type: I built this from red oak--both solid wood and red oak plywood. However, any wood type would work fine for this. Construction lumber (pine/spruce/fir) and birch plywood are what I normally use most and are a great budget friendly option if you didn't want to splurge on oak!

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How to cut your own 2x2s: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/woodw...
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How to use a dowel jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
How to install drawer slides: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...
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How to attach a drawer front: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-t...

Tools & Materials:
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Tools:

Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Circular Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides: Kreg Rip Cut: https://amzn.to/3Y38tDQ Kreg AccuCut: https://amzn.to/49jZFAe
Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/32eoPBY
Dowel Jig (optional): https://amzn.to/3sNQ83O
Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Clamps
Table Saw (optional)
Kreg Drawer Front Installation Jig: https://amzn.to/3SbKYr8

Materials: (materials list is for ONE nightstand)

(1) 4’x8′ sheet ¾″ plywood
(1) 2’x4′ (¼ sheet) ¼″ plywood
(2) 2x2x8 boards
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2” wood screws
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Drawer Pulls/Knobs: https://amzn.to/4aeXEWt

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Assembling Nightstand Frames
03:36 Installing the Side Panels
05:13 Adding the Shelves
07:34 Adding the Drawer
10:00 Attaching the Top
11:07 Finishing the Nightstands
11:40 Final Reveal