{"product_id":"9781631864551","title":"Fine Woodworking's Walnut Nightstand Plan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild a nightstand that doubles as a bookcase with this printed plan.\u003c\/b\u003e Designed by furniture maker Michael Cullen, this handsome nightstand was custom-made for a retired librarian who wanted a bedside table that works like a bookcase. This Walnut Nightstand not only looks stylish, but it provides a surface for all the usual bedroom items—lamp, alarm clock, eyeglasses and water glass. Below, there's a handy space for stowing papers, a drawer for writing materials and tablet, and storage for lots of books and reading material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eSleek lines...stout joinery\u003c\/b\u003e. This streamlined design features housed mortise-and-tenon joints, and the sides of the case are gently tapered both in thickness and in width. A beveled, stepped detail adds interest around the top, and a stretcher below the lower shelf has exposed tenons. The backbone of the project is the housed mortise-and-tenon joint, which has a stub tenon, or haunch, between full tenons. This gives the joint strength, ensures a tight joint line, and prevents warping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eExpert tips for foolproof glue-up\u003c\/b\u003e. Michael Cullen show how to execute all the critical steps in constructing this nightstand, from choosing the wood to handling the exacting final assembly. You'll pick up some great shop-tested tips for managing what could be a challenging glue-up. See how he handles it in two separate stages to ensure exquisite results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA stylish nightstand that's perfect for the late-night reader\u003c\/b\u003e. This Walnut Nightstand is perfect for avid readers who want to keep books, magazines, an note-taking materials within easy reach. For all its practicality, this beautifully designed and crafted stand is a mini work art. It is just one example of Michael Cullen's ability to produce high-quality furniture that displays sound proportions, intriguing textures, and superb craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taunton Press, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058125750512,"sku":"9781631864551","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781631864551_p0.jpg?v=1763673103","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781631864551","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}