DIY Wood Console Table Printable Plans
Learn how to build a DIY Wood Console Table with free plans and a how-to video by Shanty2Chic. Click here for the full set of printable plans, including the shopping list!
Equipment
- Drill
- Miter Saw
- Kreg Jig
- 16 Gauge Nailer
- 18 Gauge Nailer (optional)
- Table Saw (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 2x12x8 Pine or Framing Lumber
- 5 2x8x8 Pine or Framing Lumber
- 1 2x4x8 Pine or Framing Lumber
- 2" Brad or Finish Nails
- 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws
- 2 1/2" 16 Gauge Finish Nails
- Wood Glue
- Finish
- Protective Finish
Instructions
Cut List
- Cut List
Building the Legs
- Cut the legs to size and stack two legs together with wood glue. Clamp the legs together until completely dry. Build 4 leg assemblies.Note: You can also use 2" brad or finish nails to speed this process up.
- Cut the spacers to size and attach them to one side of each leg assembly using 2" brad or finish nails and wood glue.
Outside Panels
- Cut the top square trim piece to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes on one end of the board. Attach it to the outside panels with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
- Cut the top middle plank to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at both ends. Attach one outside panel to each end of the top plank with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue. The pocket holes on the outside panels should face inside.
Attaching the Legs
- Attach one leg assembly to each side of the outside panels. Use wood glue and 2 1/2" finish nails from the outside of the outside panels and into each spacer.
Top Trim
- Measure and cut for the front and back, narrow planks. Attach a narrow plank to each side of the middle top plank with 2 1/2: wood screws and wood glue.
Inside Panels
- Attach each inside panel to a leg assembly with 2 1/2" finish nails and wood glue from the outside of the inside panel, into the spacers behind the panel.
Aprons
- Measure and cut the apron pieces to size. Drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at both ends of the aprons and attach them to the leg assemblies with 21/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
The Finish
- Fill any exposed nail holes and sand the entire console down. Choose a finish of your choice and make sure to follow-up with a protective finish!Make it your own! Be sure to share your builds with us on social media and use #shanty2chic so we can share them too!Happy Building!
