Once the nightstand itself was assembled it was time to build the drawer.
Build floating nightstand with drawer.
Next i cut the pieces for my drawer box from 1 x 5 poplar.
This easy to build simple modern style nightstand makes a great addition to any bedroom suite.
The easiest way to install drawer slides in a nightstand is to place a piece of long 1 4 plywood inside the box on each side then put the drawer slides on top of the plywood.
With the pocket holes facing in assemble the shell of the nightstand with 1 1 4 pocket hole screws.
With plenty of storage in the large drawers it can even repl.
Build the nightstand shell.
Line the slides up with the front of the box and then extend them to their full length.
Once the drawers were cut i assembled the drawer box using wood glue and screws that i countersunk into.
Or maybe you re a minimalist at heart who doesn t need all those extra drawers or real estate for a nightstand.
Mar 13 2020 learn how to build floating nightstands with this diy tutorial.
Simply drill the slides into place with the plywood under them.
I started by laminating two pieces of 1 x 8 poplar together to create two drawer bottoms.
Build 2 nightstands in an hour and learn how to build in a charger and usb port.
Cut a six foot 1 12 into four pieces.