DIY Console Table
Learn how to create your own DIY console table with these simple step-by-step instructions. Save money and add a personalized touch to your home decor with this fun and easy project. You can download and print the free plans HERE!
Ingredients
- 1 12" x 72" edge glued panel
- 4 2 x 6 x 8 framing lumber ripped to 5" each
- several Kreg pocket hole screws 1.25" and 2.5"
Instructions
- First you will build 2 identical leg assemblies. These are 2x6 boards we ripped to 5” wide each. Add 1.5” pocket holes to each of your shorter 13.5” boards using a Kreg Jig. Attach the shorter boards to the longer boards using wood glue and 2.5” pocket hole screws. The bottom board will be flush with the bottom of the longer boards and the top board will be placed 1.5” from the top of the the longer boards.
- Next, attach the leg assemblies with the 40” long support board. This is also a 2x6 ripped to 5” wide.Add 1.5” pocket holes to each end of the 40” board with a Kreg Jig. Attach them to the leg assemblies using wood glue and 2.5” pocket hole screws. Make sure to line up the 40” board in the center of eachleg assembly.
- The table top is constructed with one 12” edge-glued panel trimmed with 2x6 ripped to 1.5” wide each. Begin by adding 3/4” pocket holes around all edges of the panel.
- The trim boards are ripped to 1.5” each. Cut each board to size and miter each end to 45º. Attach the trim boards using wood glue and 1.25” pocket hole screws.
- The final step is attaching the table top to the base assembly.Lay the table top upside-down and place the base assembly upside-down on top of the table top. Attach the base assembly with 2” pocket hole screws through the edges of the shorter leg pieces and into the trim of the table top.
