Build your own Farmhouse Nightstand / Jon's DIY

In this video I built a nightstand that I thought would be simple... because I had the instructions. It was a guessing game that made me want to make my own pdf instructions to correct the ones I used. Instead, you get this neat video. #jonsdiy #PowermaticMakers

[alisonmeans]

If you wanted it to be taller could you still cut it at 28?

[mitchellepps]

I was just about to build these exact nightstands! So glad I came across your video with the corrections.

[nwrasch]

My wife just brought me this video, so I guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend. ;) Thank you--I think--for sharing this. :)

[AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Thanks for sharing. I've been doing this for a while now but when I first started it was a struggle when I would find plans like this that didn't quite turn out right. Alot of times this was the issue. You'd see this cute pic and what you end up with wasn't the same.

[einlives]

I appreciate the video. I used it to build my wife one. But, after I messed up the first drawer I made, I decided to use a 1x6 for the back piece. It works perfectly for a drawer stop and also prevents it from falling or sagging down when it opens. Just a nice addition if anyone decides to go that route.

[brandonw]

Thank you for the excellent tutorial. I just finished make one and 3/4 done with a matching 2nd. For our house we made them even smaller than yours. But it didn’t matter because of your description. Thank you!

[rogeliosantoyo]

I’m subscribing. Great descriptions within the process! Making it look easy!

[Tools-at-work]

The only thing I would do different is the bottom of the drawer that is probably 1/8 to 1/4 thick should slightly protrude into the face of the drawer a 1/4”. To make sure the bottom is secure. Great instructional video.

[JamesRoosma]

Can you redo the link for the pocket jig as there isn't one? There's one for the screw set. Thanks.

[TaylaFam]

How well does the drawer slide in and out without drawer slides?

[hackthishouse]

Great job. In the cut list you have 1 x 2x2x8 listed, where is that used?

[theurbanredneck]

I thought about doing the x this way but really tried to do the half tab first. I spec I could fill the pocket holes and paint. No on would ever know 😁

[paulkleinschmit]

how much would you think the lumber for this would be

[randytidmore]

I always half lap my cross Pieces I think it looks much better

[jdmartin]

So you had the drawer opening set at 5”, then used 1/4” plywood with 2x4 sides. But yet it fits perfectly in the opening. How does that work?? I am trying to build one and have hit this, maybe I’ve done something wrong?

[VirtualTruckingWithNoah]

for the bottom cross bar do I place it at 3 inches from the bottom or 1 Inch?

[chesterreynoso]

Awesome video. What size of Kreg screws did you use? Thanks

[davidmauka]

Hi. I found this next to a farmhouse desk design from the same folks. It occurred to me that I could “meld” the two designs and use the nightstands as pedestals for a desktop. Then I’d have a desk with drawers. In that case do you think I should stick with the larger (taller) original measurements? Anything else you think I should consider? Thanks for the great video.

[joshcav]

When you say you use a 2x4 for the legs, I noticed they are square edges. I can’t find and standard 2x4s without rounded edges. Do you buy a 2x8 and rip down? If so, are they truly 2x4? Or, are they actually 1 1/2 x 3 1/2? Sorry, crazy amateur here!

[garyburgo]

Hey John I don’t know if you figured it out yet but the reason why your measurements were off according to Pinterest there 2 x 4 is are standing the opposite way of yours which would make yours a lot larger is probably why you had to take it apart maybe you figured this out by now but I love your videos keep doing great work thanks