These are made from the three drawer plans but modified the size to meet our needs and used planks for shelves instead of drawers. Painted white and black gel stain.
UPDATE FROM ANA - We have received MANY requests for this plan and have created a plan inspired by this post here.
Shopping List (for ONE bedside table) + Tools
- 1 - 1x2 @ 6 feet long
- 5 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
- 2 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
- 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
- 1-1/4" brad nails
- wood glue
- Kreg Jig
- Compound Miter saw
- Drill
- Brad Nailer (18 guage)
Cut List (for ONE bedside table)
- 4 - 1x2 @ 14" - Side panel trim
- 8 - 1x4 @ 23-1/4" - Side panels
- 4 - 2x2 @ 27-1/4" - Legs
- 6 - 2x2 @ 14" - Shelf support
- 8 - 1x4 @ 17" - Shelves
- 5 - 1x4 @ 18" - Top
Cut 1x4s and 1x2s with miter saw. Layout side panel 1x4s as shown above. Measure and cut 1x2 to length. Nail the 1x2 to the 1x4s, two nails per overlap with glue. Make sure your side panels are square. Build two.
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on inside edge of 1x4 ends as shown above. Cut 2x2s with compound miter saw. Attach to the 2x2 legs with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Set Kreg Jig to 1-1/2" setting. Drill 1-1/2" pocket holes on end of each 2x2, one per end. Attach to 2x2s with wood glue as shown above.
Cut 1x4 shelf boards with compound miter saw. Nail and glue to the inside of the project as shown above.
Cut 1x4 top boards with compound miter saw. Nail and glue to top with 1-1/4" nails and wood glue.
If you wish to add a back, measure and cut from 1/4" plywood and attach with 3/4" brad nails.
Comments
bhammond
Tue, 01/28/2014 - 21:10
Porch swing
Wow this looks so inviting I might just have to make one too! Nice work-- it looks great!
Shorty
Tue, 01/28/2014 - 21:26
Gorgeous!
Really great job on your porch swing bed AND an awesome looking patio/yard. Looks amazing all around!
McGee and Me
Mon, 04/07/2014 - 22:49
So Inviting
Really lovely! Great job! This will be one of your favorites spots all summer long.
r_smith1968@ya…
Mon, 07/06/2015 - 07:12
porch swing
porch swing
Debbie Perkins
Mon, 07/27/2015 - 22:45
Swing bed
I want this! I just made a couple of plant stands for my front porch. My husband asked me what my next project was, why, a swing bed. (This was only my second project!) I want to put cup holders in those big ole arms! We have a house at the beach in South Alabama, so, you gotta "hydrate." This is an awesome swing. I can't wait to do mine...pillows to rest on, one foot on the concrete pushing me in a slow swing. Cold beverage in my hand or in my cup holder. Yep, southern girl has a new project. Love it!
heathert
Mon, 04/20/2020 - 10:08
Gorgeous!
Love! And where did you get the lantern?