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A farmhouse island on solid notched 4x4 legs with a 2x6 shelf and plank top — the notching technique for the stretcher joint is the one genuinely tricky step in an otherwise simple build.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Notched for the bottom stretcher with a circular saw and chisel. | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 34 1/2" | 4x4, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom stretchers | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 32" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| End aprons | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side aprons | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 61" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Under-table supports | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 27" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf boards | 3 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 69" | 2x6, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards | 6 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 70" | 2x6, 6 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4, 6 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 6 ft | 9 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, 2-1/2" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 5 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.