Fine Woodworking's Beech Nightstand Plan

Part of the beauty of a frame-and-panel cabinet is all the steps between parts, which add shadows and detail to the piece. This small side cabinet employs frame-and-panel construction on all four sides and in the door, illustrating all the techniques required in a more complex case piece. Mortise-and-tenon joinery is used throughout, while the top rail connects to the legs with dovetails. This project also teaches a foolproof way to mortise for knife hinges.

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE:
14 3/8 in. deep by 18 in. wide by 25 in. tall

PRINTED PLAN INCLUDES:

• Extensive full-size and scale drawings
• Detailed cutlist
• Step-by-step companion article