Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a West Elm Inspired Emmerson Nightstand! This collection is perfect for those of you who like a modern profile and also for those of you who prefer a more bohemian or even rustic profile! Finish your piece with stain in a striped pattern to reflect the original design more closely, or give this baby a shiny lacquer finish and some rockin' knobs and call it a day! Love! Xx… Rayan
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$50-$75
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
- Drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- Brad Nailer
- One sheet of ¾” plywood
- 1 – 1×3 at 3’ (or scraps)
- 1 – 1×6 at 2’ (or scraps)
- 1 – 1×8 at 6’
- One quarter sheet of ¼” plywood
- 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
- 1-1/4” brad nails
- One set of 14” drawer slides
- Drawer pull
- Wood filler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Finishing Supplies
- 2 – 1×6 at 11” –Base
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 15” x 20-1/2” – Bottom
- 2 – 1×3 at 15” – Base Stretchers
- 2 – ¾” plywood at 15” x 17-3/4” – Sides
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 14-1/4” x 20-1/2” – Shelf
- 1 – ¼” plywood at 17-3/4” x 22” – Back
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 15-1/4” x 22” – Top
- 2 – 1×8 at 12-1/2” – Drawer Box
- 2 -1×8 at 19-1/2” – Drawer Box
- 1 – ¼” plywood at 14” x 19-1/2” – Drawer Bottom
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 9-3/8” x 20-1/4” – Drawer Front
Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.
Apply optional edge banding to exposed edges of plywood before assembly.
Cut the pieces for the base and bottom. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in one long edge of each base piece. Also drill pocket holes in each end of the bottom to attach the sides. Position the base pieces on the bottom as shown and attach using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the base stretchers. Drill pocket holes in each end as well as one long edge of each piece. Attach to the bottom and existing base pieces using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the sides. Drill pocket holes in the top edge of each piece to attach the top. Attach to the bottom using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the shelf. Drill pocket holes in each edge. Secure to the sides as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws orienting the pocket holes down toward the bottom. The shelf will be set ¾” back from the front edge of the sides.
Cut the piece for the back and attach using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the piece for the top. Attach to the sides using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the drawer box. Assemble as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Cut the piece for the drawer bottom. Attach to the drawer box using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Attach the drawer slide hardware according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For an easy tutorial, go here. Make any necessary adjustments.
Cut the piece for the drawer front. There will be a 1/8” gap at the bottom and sides. For another easy tutorial, go here. Attach the drawer pull.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
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