![]() The upper most rail is the 1 x 3 and is left loose as it will be the drawer front for the hidden drawer. Using the Kreg jig/pocket hole screws I connected the rails to the stiles which are the two side panels. Using the miter saw I cut three 16 1/2 inch long 1 x 2 rails and one 16 1/2 inch 1 x 3 rail. In frame and panel construction the vertical pieces of the frame are called stiles and the horizontal pieces are the known as rails. ![]() The finished sides were then screwed to the top using pocket holes/screws. Note: The photo of the groove was taken after I had stained the table. This is to hold part of the secret drawer locking mechanism that I will explain in more detail later in this instructable. The groove (a dado cut the same direction as the grain of the wood) was set back about 4 inches from the front and extends down about 12 inches from the top. I also cut a 1 1/2 inch wide by 1/4 inch deep vertical groove on the inside of the 3/4 inch plywood using my router. I mitered all of the corners and tacked them in place with a pin nailer. To give the sides a little more detail I added a small moulding to the inside of the frame. I also glued/tacked a 15 inch long 1/4 x 2 piece of oak on the 1 x 3 at the top to match the width of the legs and to give a shadow line near the top. I added a 15 inch long oak 1 x 3 (actual size 3/4 inch x 2 1/2 inch) at the top and a 15 inch long oak 1 x 2 at the bottom of the plywood to fit between the 28 inch 1 x 2s. This allows for a 3 inch leg at the bottom of the table. The sides are built by attaching 1 x 2 x 28 inch oak to the sides of a 15 inch x 25 inch piece of 3/4 inch oak plywood using the Kreg jig. I used my miter saw for all of the cuts on the dimensional hardwood and my circular saw for the cuts on the plywood. In addition, I used the tool that got me started on woodworking the Kreg Jig. The tools I used for this project were: miter saw, circular saw, router, air nailer, electric drill, miscellaneous clamps, screws and glue. The dimensions for the bedside tables are 28 inches tall x 22 inches wide x 18 inches deep and were copied from the inspiration of this project the Mason Bedside Table from Potterybarn. ![]() Both pieces are identical, but only one has the hidden drawer. I built these nightstands using solid oak dimensional lumber as well as 3/4 inch oak veneer plywood. I decided to surprise them both by building in a locking hidden drawer. His only request was if I could add a lock on one of the nightstands to secure a firearm and other valuables. ![]() She provided me with the basic design, size and finish. I built these matching nightstands for a friend and his wife. This is my first attempt at combining both. I also enjoy designing and building my own furniture. ![]()
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