Hidden Wireless Charging Nightstand | DIY Woodworking

How to Build A Nightstand with Hidden Wireless Charging.
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Using a mix of traditional #woodworking techniques along with digital fabrication, I made this nightstand out of white oak. The Modern Nightstand features modular, removable plates, which house wireless charging components and allow it to evolve down the road as technologies change.
#HiddenWirelessCharging #WirelessCharging
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[@number1beastielover]

The legs are phenomenal! Forget the wireless charging, this is a beautiful piece of furniture. Love it. You are the man!

[@Miniac]

Chris, just watched your Instagram story. First off, congratulations on going full time, you're an inspiration to me! I'm happy that I could watch you become such an amazing video maker over the last year and I look forward to seeing what happens with the channel in the future. In your hands, it's gonna be gravy.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks man. Appreciate it. And at this time of year, the channel being gravy seems pretty fitting. 😉

[@ChipStevens]

Woah, so weird to see one of my favorite channels for one hobby commenting on one of my favorite channels of a completely separate hobby. Love ya Miniac, your vids have helped me immensely in my miniature painting journey. You've been watching Chris' vids too, so I have no doubt your woodworking skills are going to skyrocket. Your gaming coffee table build already turned out really great, and it gave me some inspiration for something similar I might tackle for a friend of mine.

[@bellosdisenos689]

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[@RandomlySet]

Surely I'm not the only one who burst out laughing at "whilst everything changes, well, other than my night stand. That's the only constant in my life" :D I've been watching your videos for about a year. I don't even own many tools, let alone do any woodwork! I like your work, your videos and your humour :D

[@MikeTheMaker1]

You are not the only one.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

:) :) :) I hope a few other people got a chuckle from it

[@AshMenon]

What I particularly love about this is that Jony Ive, the chief designer for Apple, is a big fan of Dieter Rams and the kind of furniture designs he's done. It has inspired many Apple products. This seems like a lovely throwback to a Rams-era design, and to add a wireless iPhone charger to it just brings it full circle.

[@TheRealDoubleT]

As a beginner woodworker wannabe I wish I couple spend a day at your shop seeing you build these pieces. I think you work is amazing and the amount of subscribers doesn't make justice to your videos. Keep posting these amazing videos and builds. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@thedrizz1913]

Congrats on going full time Chris. Must be absolutely exciting for you to move into that space and for Dolores to move you out of your garage! The white oak turned out beautifully!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

haha...thanks Adrian. She hasn't gotten rid of me yet. I'm gonna make the garage a more "DIY" space :)

[@neumero4te]

Chris, I discovered your channel a few days ago and am absolutely loving it. I have a tip (not woodworking!): the chargers normally have some tiny screws hidden under the rubber pads. If you take them out you can open the case and get rid of the plastic parts and just keep the guts. This can get the charging coil that much closer to the phone and help the charging speed.

[@Inventorbee]

I love how real and sincere the last couple minutes of these videos get. It’s very raw and real and not something you see much in this community

[@modustrial]

organic joinery TM - you got it ;) The new shop looks awesome, and it looks like it is opening up new cinematography ideas as well as new woodworking ideas!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

YES! Thanks man...yeah for sure. Can't wait to get fully situated in there :)

[@enotbert]

Ah finally! Someone did this. It's an idea on the surface to make "integrated" furniture. There so many things to build in to furniture. Chargers, srevos BT-modules, speakers and so on. Hope you'll continue the theme. Thanks for the video. Awasome as always.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks...appreciate it :)

[@joshcreager1140]

I only saw your opening and it was awesome!! It’s the only constant in your life...dry pan delivery....fantastic. Looking forward to the rest. Great idea with the swappable insert.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Josh :) - hope you liked the rest of the video!

[@danielchavez287]

At first I wasn't sold on the insert idea, but man, the final shots it really grew on me. Great job Chris!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Daniel...yeah, I'm really happy with the outcome :)

[@oMiiLLEi2]

Never change !! your videos are amazing & your humour is on point :'D

[@josefhemmingsson]

3 years in, and I keep rewatching this one. Such a nice piece!

[@jlf1430]

Best of luck with your venture, you have the talent, the voice and the mastery...

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you sir :)

[@jessealanis7443]

Great video sir.. Really appreciate your patience and thorough walk through the building process.

[@imthehomelander99]

12:49 was the most satisfying thing I've ever seen and I just want to say thank you for that

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

You are welcome for that :)

[@robertball9637]

Congrats! Your videos have pushed me to get back in the shop. Thank you so much for doing them.

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Post some videos of what you make.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

You heard Mike...videos or it didn't happen. JK. That's awesome Robert :)

[@jcrm05]

Good luck man, I am sure you will do well, not only you are a very good designer and woodworker, but your videos are gold.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Gold Jerry!!!

[@jcrm05]

@@Foureyes.Furniture Oh man! I should have quoted Bania in my comment haha. A unique opportunity missed. Seinfeld is power.

[@BevelishCreations]

Ever since the podcast a couple of weeks ago I was trying to picture what you were talking about for the table saw flush trimming. Makes total sense now haha. I’ve got to give it a try

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

dude...it's so fast. It's a must have if you're an edge bander like me :)

[@BevelishCreations]

Chris Salomone I am!

[@BevelishCreations]

#teamedgebander

[@huseynismayilov8084]

I like the way you explain the things you do. Good luck with new workshop looks great.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks...yeah, I'm really happy with it so far. Can't wait to get fully organized in there.

[@competencyplus5144]

Congratulations Chris. I have no doubt that you will prosper and experience boundless abundance :)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I hope you're right :)

[@jessenorway6237]

A+ production. Your videos are very well produced and a pleasure to watch. Please don’t stop.

[@Hatchmade]

I've seen you explain your angled cut thing a few times and its relatively easy for me to wrap my head around the math but today is the first time I realized its actually easier to do it this way from a cutting perspective because the error is removed. You don't have to worry about being off a 1/4 degree one way or the other because of the process.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Yup! That's one of the beauty parts. No matter what you set your blade to angle wise, it'll self correct since it is locked in position and you're rotating the piece 90 degrees :)

[@karolsurwilo1838]

Great work greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

[@brentcorneille7618]

Dude I never comment on videos but just had to say I love your work. There are so many awesome woodworkers on youtube but you go the extra step and show your plans and thoughts for each step which makes it so helpful for new woodworkers like me. I often struggle to work out what they are working on in the over all piece but with you I know exactly what you are doing and it really helps me understand how to work through that process when designing and making my own pieces. Keep up the awesome content.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Brent...thank you, I really appreciate that. And if you'll always have such kind words to give...you should comment more often :)

[@Ethan-fl7xg]

This is crazy cool... good job it looks awesome

[@theoneandonlyhunter5700]

Very creative idea I might make a similar nightstand it’s awesome

[@shmiggz]

Wireless charging has been around for 6-7 years at this point. Nice job as usual!

[@SteveStearns]

Congrats Chris on your success! You have earned it.

[@DarinBeard]

Whoa, careful with the glue on those legs Wastey McWaste. Seriously, I love that you are focused full-time on this now and I am so in with you on the journey forward. I am totally looking forward to what you do from here. That is a really excellent design for tech in the furniture. Very smart. Love you, man.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Love you too brotha...and thanks for being on this journey. And I felt like celebrating so I splurged with the glue :P

[@furthernorthfab]

Super pumped for this next chapter for you and your fam, Chris. Thanks for bringing up along on the journey. Oh, nice nightstand too. 👍

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

thanks Kris. Appreciate it! I'm pumped too...well, right now, kinda tired. But on the macro....PUMPED!

[@benclaypool1088]

You have effectively reduced my future workshop tool list down to a table saw. You channel has introduced the amazing capabilities of such a simple tool. The x-carve would be nice too!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

you could do A LOT with those two tools for sure

[@UriValdez]

Your a very good maker, I very much anxiously look forward to watching your next videos. I hope to meet you soon!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Uriel...appreciate it :)

[@woodywoodnut6477]

I've been trying to think of a new night stand design for weeks . I'm still not there . Yours is up there with the charger touch. love it . And liked the little eyes joke

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks man...I'm pretty happy with this one, so I can recommend :)

[@charly92257]

Your voiceovers are so smooth but on the other hand also quite fun!

[@justingreen143]

Congrats on going full time!!! You have been one of my favorite woodworkers on youtube and one of the main reasons for me looking to get back into it. Good luck with everything you do.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Justin...I really appreciate that.Just gonna try to keep at it. Plugging away :)

[@coparaji4616]

dope woodwork video, very clean and welcoming.

[@M4ngstergangster]

One of your best videos - really good.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks :)

[@jlance240]

Congratulations on going full time Chris. You deserve it. Hope it's all you hoped it would be. Looking forward to the future content.

[@Rouverius]

Congrats on going full-time. As for the build, both the concept and design are spot on. With your typical excellent execution and presentation, it was a joy to watch.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks man...appreciate it :)

[@Wheretheheckisjason]

Great video, Chris.

[@christmannaj]

Congratulations on going full time. I've been wondering when that was going to happen. Looking forward to seeing your work more.

[@cameronsmoothy6418]

Another outstanding video; thank you for doing what you do and how you do it.

[@googleowner]

Beautiful.

[@SuperDavidBrothers]

So cool man!! Maybe you could make a one similar to this where you build something like a wireless charging tablet stand where you charge your tablet on it or heck you could build one where it charges your Switch or your computer on it. Because it's nice to see your technology on display, but they're going to run out of battery so it would be nice if they were charging while you're using them (like you did for this video where you built a nightstand for charging your phone).

[@colinhawkins8265]

This is armchair woodworking, but I feel like some splines might be a good idea for a version 2. Any force on the top and the shelf are working to split the night stand apart. Even if you're not planning on subjecting it to a ton of weight, I feel like the splines would give a little insurance for the tightness of the miters. That and I think splined miters look cool. A neat concept. It would be nice if somebody would make a big wireless charging pad that is intended for furniture integration like this. They could design it to be a little more powerful so you don't have to thin out the material it's mounted under so much. Maker Brand Co ideas! Congrats on going full time btw. That shop space looks like a wonderful place to be.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Colin...the splines ins't a bad idea. I don't think this guy will be going anywhere...but an extra insurance policy can't hurt. And if you like the look, then it's doubly good. As for the pad, that would be great. And is kind of what apple is trying to do. If they can't figure out how to make them work safely, then I doubt we will :)

[@colinhawkins8265]

@@Foureyes.Furniture My snarky guess as to why they didn't go to market with Air Power is because they didn't have a way to make it proprietary to only work with Apple products (since they use the industry standard Wireless Qi.) Apple loves their walled garden.

[@christhepotato]

great idea for future proofing your design, others will surely catch on.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Caleb...i think so.

[@Strawfoot]

Another beautifully edited video. Love everything about your work.

[@madclouds]

Congrats on the new space and hitting YT full time! So excited for you Chris! Keep up the good work.

[@carmenponcedeleon2693]

So smart! Great idea!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thank you! 😊

[@Xenooni]

nice man, real nice. happy you're doing it full time and have a sweet new corner to work out of. congrats me man!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks :)

[@mel0dicHarp]

I love this nightstand design! So clean without being overly simple and blocky. And the “swap-top” (you can tm that if you want 😆) is a great solution

[@johnhorning2506]

I like your projects, but I love your photography and production values.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I'll say thank you and thank you again :)

[@ktulu193]

Congratulations on going full-time, Chris! I look forward to a shop tour in the future. I hope you'll add an assembly table down the line. It hurts my knees just looking at you doing your glue-ups on the concrete floor. Cheers!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Definitely. Go check out my IG I did a quick little tour.

[@susiekim5728]

Lol I love you! Dude, great idea on being able to change the wireless charger .

[@ColinMakesAllTheThings]

Genius on the removable plate.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Colin...it worked out really well too. :)

[@johnnyoquendo6510]

Always inspired by watching. Thanks Chris.

[@jaydonbourda6074]

I definitely will buy this amazing nightstand

[@abibentonnyekha7502]

Just so good to watch

[@johnniewalker39]

You're becoming a master of compound angles.

[@michalobeslo4947]

Absolutly perfect!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Michal :)

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great project. Love the joinery on the base. Thanks for sharing.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Angie :)

[@macmakes4034]

Congratulations on the new space and for going full time Chris! Oh, and nice nightstand with Organic Joinery©.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

thanks Mac :P

[@MakeSomething]

“Carve em if you got em”. Great video and explanation!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks David :)

[@WillyVLD]

Nice project and congrats on the full time YT job!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Willy...appreciate it :)

[@jiyesong7104]

Looks great man

[@jeffbrady4281]

Your awesome, Congrats on going full time!! Love your dialogue it's what's stands you out from the rest.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Jeff...really appreciate it :)

[@ukhottubs]

Chris, you are “F in” awesome! But. My mind has exploded a bit trying to keep up with the trigonometry of it all. I so wish I could see the angles like you do. Very jealous of your new work space. Good for you chap😎

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks man...Appreciate it :)

[@MattHeere]

Like this piece Chris. Pretty sure that all the actual angled cuts on the work pieces are called bevels (hence: a bevel gauge), and a miter is the joint where two bevels meet.

[@sergiofilosofo3355]

Happy to hear, that you went full time. I like your videos, so relaxing and so great projects you do. Thanks for that.

[@JeffsCustomRC]

You have awesome talent and inspire me to do more work, only wish I had your great tools. Love you stories as much as the finished pieces you turn out. Your humbleness is admirable and I wish you the very best in your ventures, you deserve it. Thanks Chris!!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks! I really appreciate the kind words :)

[@frankbusuttil2572]

Good luck with the whole full time You tube thing Chris. And as always, thanks for sharing.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Frank :)

[@ohsuzanne]

wow! simply, wow.

[@michelevitarelli]

Great project and video. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on the new space.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks man...much appreciated :)

[@mrskwrl]

Very cool. I wouldn't mind more CNC in your videos either.

[@markadamarnold]

Mevel animations on point!!!

[@ShaileenandKurt]

You never cease to amaze me. This is an incredible piece. Now if you could just convince my wife to let me buy more woodworking stuff :)

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Just say "How would you like a pair of matching hidden wireless charging nightstands?" and then hope.

[@kevinalmeida6971]

So so so talented

[@joshsmith24697]

Glad to see you made it out homie

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

haha...finally got out of that garage :)

[@johng1708]

Good luck man! Your work is an inspiration. Thanks.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks John...appreciate it :)

[@paulsullivan649]

I absolutely knew I'd someday find another Ricky lover. Also, awesome work, yet again, man.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

"Martin Heads" - nah...that's probably not a good name for the fan club.

[@paulsullivan649]

"Martins Woodworkers" - Maybe also not... the connotations there...

[@bryanboudreau3755]

Love the nightstand and the new shop! The removable plate is really smart, definitely going to make something similar in the new year.

[@HowYouCanMakeIt]

This was a build I had on my to do list you beat me to it. I like your approach.

[@bryanlau2697]

Another cool build! You ever consider moving to a bridle joint for your legs? Or just a little more work you'd get a more balanced looking joint with way more strength.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

I didn't a joint like this one time as a bridle. I guess I didn't love it since it didnt stick...but perhaps I'll try it again, if anything for the same of variety.

[@bryanlau2697]

@@Foureyes.Furniture strange...should have been at least twice as strong since you have twice the glue surface and some mechanical advantage. Variety is the spice of life!

[@reforzar]

Hi Chris, Check out Sean Rubino’s video for flush cutting trim. If you flush the left side of the blade with the left side of the fence, you have less of a chance of messing it up. Basically bury the blade below the flush cutting fence. This nightstand is really great looking. Love the idea of adaptability. Congrats on going full time. Brian

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Brian...and this is the most straight forward, normal message I think I've ever seen from you :) Have you been kidnapped and are you ok? Blink Twice

[@reforzar]

Chris Salomone 😐😑😐😑

[@BruceAUlrich]

Cool take on this, Chris! I think you've done a good job thinking through how to future proof it.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

should be good for the next 10 years or so at least :)

[@navosahan1944]

Love you sir your all project is awesam

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Right back at ya

[@skyskraberen]

Congrats on going full time and your new shop! I'm going to miss your Mondrian cupboard though 🤓

[@impossibletm2618]

Congratulations! I am really happy you have achieved your dream!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Still working on it - 1 dream down, several to go...but thank you :)

[@melissaschaefer854]

Wonderful channel!

[@scottconnell9834]

Nice piece. Congrats on making the move to full time. Oh, and most importantly...it's nice to see you figured out the trick of mounting the figure 8 fastener by drilling slightly off the edge versus using a chisel like in a prior video. Way easier approach!!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks man...and it wasn't so much where I was drilling, but using a bigger forstner bit was the real key. I was using one the same size as the figure 8 before.

[@gedoumazoutsuki]

Thats the way the go! You've done well! Adaptability can mean every thing, especially in a work where we consum so much. Well done

[@TenMands]

Love the night stand, but kudos on the forward thinking👏

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Donald!

[@steviegsb]

Brilliant, I was thinking of a similar project my self. Your videos are great.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Stevie :)

[@SpareroomWoodworking]

All the best with the new adventure Chris!

[@philwebb8049]

That's great Chris, I really like it! And Good luck with going full time!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Thanks Phi...appreciate it :)

[@claire2430]

Nice project. Thanks for sharing. I had a thought while watching that I thought I would share with you - benefits of hindsight! When you were using the CNC to cut out the insert, an option would have been to bevel the edges, then the insert would drop in (like the shelf) and avoid it the glued on plywood under. It’s still a great project.

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

Nice...yeah...that's a good idea. At first I thought about a rabbet...but I got a little lazy.

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

The new shop looks awesome, Chris! Plenty of room to practice those la Vida loca dance moves! Great take on the wireless charging concept! Also, I've been trying to figure out the best way to measure the lengths when building things like this, so that explanation was incredibly helpful...Thanks!

[@Foureyes.Furniture]

One does not "practice" la vida loca......one must LIVE la vida loca. In the shop, at home, while I sleep, while I eat...24/7/365.25 La Vida Loca!!!

[@EthanCarterDesigns]

Never have truer words been spoken!

[@thedistractedmaker]

Congrats Chris!