Simple, Cheap and Easy Console Table With Bottom Shelf

Shopping List:

3 - 1x3 boards, 6' length

3 - 1x2 boards, 6' length

1 - 1x10 board, 6' length

1 - 1x12 board, 8' length

1 1/4" finish nails

Elmer's Wood Glue

Elmer's Wood Filler

120 grit sandpaper

paint

paint brush

Tools:

Dimensions:

31" Tall x 48" Wide x 11 1/4" Deep

Cut List:

A) 4 - 1x3 @ 29 1/2" (Fronts and Backs of the Legs)

B) 4 - 1x2 @ 29 1/2" (Sides of the Legs)

C) 2 - 1x3 @ 9 1/4" (Top Side Support)

D) 2 - 1x2 @ 9 1/4" (Bottom Side Support)

E) 2 - 1x3 @ 35 1/2" (Top Front and Back Apron)

F) 2 - 1x2 @ 35 1/2" (Bottom Front and Back Apron)

G) 2 - 1x10 @ 37" (Bottom Shelf)

H) 1 - 1x12 @ 48" (Base for the top)

I) 2 - 1x6 @ 11 1/4" (Bread Board Ends ) (Cut from the 1x10" (cut to 5 1/2" Wide))

J) 1 - 1x12 @ 37"

Step 1:

Construct your legs by nailing through the 1x3 legs into the edge of the 1x2 legs with 1 1/4" finish nails and glue. The legs will be positioned with the 1x3s to the front, 1x2s to the side, as shown in the diagram.

Step 2 Instructions:

Start by marking each of the legs 5" from the bottom of the board. This will be the bottom of the side support, D. Nail D to the legs, using 1 1/4" nails and glue, from the inside.

Step 3 Instructions:

Now attach the bottom front and back aprons, F, alligning with the bottom side support D, Use glue and 1 1/4" nails, nailing through the apron F, into the legs.

Step 4 Instructions:

Attach Bottom shelf G to the bottom side supports D and bottom front and back aprons F. Use Glue and 1 1/4" nails, nailing through the shelf into the supports and aprons.

Step 5 Instructions:

Now use the 1 1/4" nails to nail through the Top side supports C into the legs. Use glue. Keep top edges perfectly flush.

Step 6 Instructions:

Do the same for the Top front and back apron pieces, E, as shown above. Nail through E into the legs using 1 1/4" nails and glue. Keep top edges flush. Take a minute to check for square

Step 7 Instructions:

Now add the base top, piece H. You should have a 1/4" overhang on the front and back edges, and 4 3/4" overhang on either side. Nail into the legs and the apron using 1 1/4" nails and glue.

Step 8 Instructions:

For the Bread Board ends cut a piece two pieces from the 1x10" board to 11 1/4" long. You then need to rip those pieces down to 5 1/2" wide. If you prefer you can purchase a short piece of 1x6" board instead but this reduces waste. Use glue and 1 1/4" nails from the underside to attach the breadboard ends to the base top. Keep all outside edges flush.

Step 9 Instructions:

I recommend not cutting the final piece, J, unitl you have taken an exact measurement. Add the final piece, using glue and 1 1/4" nails from the underside.

Preparation Instructions:

Fill holes with putty and sand and finish as desired.

Built from Plan(s)

Simple, Cheap and Easy Console Table

Estimated Cost

$50

Estimated Time Investment

An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)

Finish Used

Rust-Oleum Black Gloss Protective Enamel Paint

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner