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Pillar Nightstand (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

In cherry. It's mostly a copy of one my parents have, though they requested replacing three drawers with a swing door and movable shelves.

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[-] HurricaneLiz@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago
[-] metallic_substance@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Really nice looking. What did you do with the interior?

Edit: just saw the description about the shelves. Nice!

They're maple plywood with a cherry nosepiece glued on, held on shelf pins set in 1/4" holes drilled in the side stiles. It's actually a pretty simple little cabinet.

[-] Zephorah@discuss.online 4 points 1 month ago

Cherry is good. Hardwood, but without the brittle of the higher janka rated woods. It also has that lovely color when oiled. Nice work.

It has been nice to work with.

[-] aramis87@fedia.io 4 points 1 month ago
[-] Gork@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 month ago

Congrats on finishing one nightstand!

[-] DavidP@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Looks great! How did you join the panels at the corners?

Butt joints with biscuits.

this post was submitted on 12 Mar 2026
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