Kid's Floating Nightstand
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4.
Now we will build attach the wall cleat that the nightstand will
hang from. First cut your 2x3s to length as shown. Drill 1-½"
pocket holes into the ends of the wall cleat extensions and attach
with wood glue and 2-½" pocket screws.
Locate your wall studs, which should be 16" on center apart.
Using a level hold your wall cleat assembly at your desired height
and drive 3" Spax screws through the wall cleat into the wall.
5.
Cut your top planks 1x4s to length as shown.
Lay your pieces on a flat surface with all the edges flush. Mark
where you pocket holes will be located. It's best to vary the
pocket holes from board to board to make sure all the boards
have an equal tension holding them together. Drill ¾" pocket
holes and attach with wood glue and 1-¼" pocket screws. Make
sure your outsides edges stay flush.
Now lay your nightstand assembly onto your top, upside down.
Adjust so that the top will overhang your main assembly ½" on
the sides and ¾" at the front. Using the pocket holes you drilled
in Step 1 attach with wood glue and 1-¼" pocket screws.
6.
Time to bring it all together. Sand the nightstand and finish to
your liking. Wait for it to thoroughly dry.
Place your nightstand over your wall cleat and drive 1-½" wood
screws through the back of your top into the wall cleat.
That's it! Easy as that.
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