One plank, six pieces, two weekends.
Cut. Plane. Joint. Glue. Wait. Sand. Finish. Wait. Place by the bed.
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Make it twice. The second is always better.
A weekend-built nightstand from one plank of oak.
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Theo Bento
Woodworker and the other half of Peace Love Decor. Mostly responsible for the joinery and the dust.
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