This project is part of the solution to a relatively new shop problem. I have a back work table in my shop that measures 48″ x 30″, but is effectively about half that size because part of it is now the permanent home of my...

Three coats of Arm-R-Seal got wiped onto each of my subassemblies, and I gave it some extra time to cure.  Then there were just a few more things to do. First, I mounted the cases on their bases.  The corner blocks I’d inserted gave...

Drawers The next step in construction of these night stands was the drawers.  Since I dovetailed the dresser, I pretty much had to dovetail the night stand drawers too.  I toyed with the idea of using standard lock rabbet joints at the...

Now that my cases were assembled, it was time to start working on the walnut base and top.   Top For the top panels, I wanted finished dimensions of 19″ x 24-3/4″.  To have room to use my reversible glue joint bit and...

This night stand is a good project to make in pairs.  I started out by making up my cut list and going shopping at Woodcraft. Like the dresser, the night stand case is made from 3/4-inch cherry veneer plywood with solid cherry drawer...

The nine-drawer dresser project was a huge success.  Julie and I are enjoying it, and I’ll admit to taking particular pleasure in hauling the Ikea thing to the dump and tossing it over the side. Now the ugliest thing left in our...