This is the second set of Narrow Cottage End Tables that I have built. Like the first pair I built end a secondary shelf where the drawer would normally ride. This time the secondary shelf is flush with the surrounding support. I used as muched reclaimed wood as possible so instead of solid 1x material I glued up batten panels using pallet slats. I let them run 'wild' on the backside; this will cause some fitment issues when mounting the drawer hardware. Installing a thin cleat along the inside allowed for flush mounting the hardware. The rope handle is 3/8 natural giving the pieces a 'nautical' feel. I drilled the through holes 2/32 smaller in diameter then the rope diameter, or in other words the through holes are 5/16 as opposed of 3/8 of an inch. Make sure to thread the rope from inside the drawer out then back in. I used constrictor knots on the inside to secure the rope ends as well as providing a 'pull' for the handle.