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GADGET-CHARGING NIGHTSTAND

MATERIALS	WOODEN NIGHTSTAND
	VELCRO® BRAND TAPE
	WIRELESS CHARGING MAT

TOOLS	ROUTER
	E6000 GLUE

You read that title right. In this project, we’ll take a basic nightstand and turn it into a bedside table that wirelessly charges your handheld devices. All you need is a charging mat that is compatible with your smartphone or tablet, access to a router (hello, Woodshop 101!), and the right table.

STEP 1: Turn your nightstand or table upside down. This is where you’ll be attaching the charging mat. Trace the charging mat so you know what size indentation you need to carve out.

STEP 2: Use your router to carve out the shape you just traced. If you’ve never used a router, get ready for a whole lot of sawdust to come out. Be careful not to go through the whole nightstand—you just want to create a little pocket for your charging mat.

STEP 3: Now you need a way to keep that router in place. I used VELCRO^® tape in my favorite color—red! Cut four pieces so that they attach in the middle and it’s easy to take out the charging mat if need be. Use E6000 glue to attach the tape to the nightstand.

STEP 4: Place a heavy book over the glued tape to make sure it attaches securely to the table. Let it dry overnight. Plug the charging mat into the wall and you’ve got a table that charges your smartphone wirelessly!