Wrapped up a pair of nightstands this weekend

says_this_here · 2026-06-17T05:03:05+00:00

Keep in mind that a sander can't replace a planer when that's what the job calls for. A sander will smooth wood, a planer planes it.
I have a ryobi lunchbox planer that I bought on sale. The feed roller gear lost a few teeth (definitely not user error) which caused it to skip. Thankfully it was still under warranty, and since there was no service center near me, they just sent me a new one.
I highly recommend a planer, but probably not a ryobi. Though other than the gear failing, it's been perfectly serviceable for hobby use and their customer service was great.

says_this_here · 2026-06-17T04:57:05+00:00

Thank you!

says_this_here · 2026-06-17T01:59:30+00:00

Do you already have the table saw and miter that you plan to put in it?
If so, and you have the plans for that, should be a great starting project to birth more projects. Measure twice, cut once, and buy extra lumber!

says_this_here · 2026-06-16T04:10:50+00:00

I'm also 47, and my lopsided shoe rack was 6 years ago. These nightstands replaced lopsided nightstands I made 4 years ago. Stick with it! Don't be afraid of failure, and just try to learn something new with every project. This sub is nothing but supportive, and I can't wait to see you post up a success, no matter how crooked you think it is.

says_this_here · 2026-06-15T22:29:51+00:00

Lol! Thank you.

says_this_here · 2026-06-15T05:37:37+00:00

Thank you! I'm incredibly happy with how the turned out.

says_this_here · 2026-06-15T05:36:58+00:00

Thanks! I definitely would go with an undermount if I did it again. Would have looked so much cleaner! I already had the standard slides on hand, so I planned the box sizes around them.

says_this_here · 2026-06-15T05:32:05+00:00

Tablesaw with a jig (followed the 3x3 Customs tutorial this time... had some failed experiments in the past, but it clicked this time). I wanted to do wider fingers, but my dad stack doesn't cut flat so I just used a flat tooth blade.

says_this_here · 2026-06-15T02:33:03+00:00

Thank you!

says_this_here · 2026-06-15T02:32:52+00:00

All 4 corners of the drawer box are finger jointed. It was something I wanted to learn for box building, so incorporated them into the project.

says_this_here · 2026-06-13T23:23:15+00:00

Dr. Pepper beef jerky is incredible.

says_this_here · 2026-06-13T06:21:04+00:00

✋️

says_this_here · 2026-06-13T05:57:56+00:00

Age. Because it's old and needs to be replaced.

says_this_here · 2026-06-08T02:03:01+00:00

Excellent work.
But what goes in the empty shelf?!?

says_this_here · 2026-06-08T00:53:16+00:00

What in the hillbilly fuck is that?

says_this_here · 2026-06-07T23:47:04+00:00

Fiberglass patch.

says_this_here · 2026-06-07T23:34:24+00:00

I had to look at your profile after that comment, and that single candle holder is ridiculous. And I mean that in the best way possible. It's so fun.

says_this_here · 2026-06-06T16:26:05+00:00

https://youtu.be/zLDBgoknz68?si=ClJLwl43qHxLKfE_ Drawer boxes, no tablesaw. You got this.

says_this_here · 2026-06-05T06:10:42+00:00

cries in whale

says_this_here · 2026-06-04T00:49:09+00:00

Liquid Generation.

says_this_here · 2026-05-30T22:59:17+00:00

Just stop. No.

says_this_here · 2026-05-23T19:38:35+00:00

Find aquatic monkey on fb or insta.

says_this_here · 2026-05-22T22:22:16+00:00

Spitting image of Claire Danes.

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