Build your own rustic modern console table! This easy to tackle DIY project just uses a few boards and you can nail it all together. Free step by step plans from Ana-White.com
Dimensions

51" wide x 11-1/4" deep x 30" tall
Preparation
Shopping List
2 - 1x12 @ 8 feet long (whitewood or spruce boards are fine)
1 - 1x10 @ 10 feet long
1-1/4" brad nails or 1-1/4" pocket hole screws if using a Kreg Jig
wood glue
Cut List
- 2 – 1×12 @ 29-1/4″ - legs
- 1 – 1×12 @ 49-1/2″ - shelf
- 2 - 1x12 @ 10" - dividers
- 1 – 1×12 @ 51″ - top
- 2 - 1x10 @ 49-1/2" - inside back
Cutting Instructions
- From first 1x12, cut the top, one leg, and one divider
- From second 1x12, cut the shelf, one leg and one divider
- Cut both 1x10 pieces from the 1x10 board
Instructions
Step 1
Step 2
Step 4
Apply glue to all four edges of the first 1x10 and place inside the shelf.
Avoid glue drying on the bare wood as it will not be stainable later. Wipe off with a wet cloth as soon as possible.
Attach with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue from sides and from top.
Apply glue to the second 1x10 ends and place in the project.
Nail from sides to attach.
Comments
JenniferMary
Thu, 01/28/2016 - 10:00
First ever project
I have never built anything before and would like to start with this. I read through the plan, but I feel unclear where the screw or nails goes. For example step 2 says
Step 2 Instructions:
Using either screws or nails, 2″ length, fasten the sides to the back. You will need to predrill and countersink you screws. Use glue. Keep the top and back edges flush.
It says to fasten sides to back but not where and the diagram only shows measurements not where or how many screws or nails are needed. Or is this just use best judgment on how many and where? Thanks so much and sorry if this is obvious.