Console Table

• Position a Long Apron between two Leg assemblies so it is flush at the top of the Legs and inset 1/8" from the face of the Legs, just as you did with the Short Aprons. Again, make sure that the pocket holes are oriented correctly.
• Attach the Long Apron with 1 1/4" Kreg Pocket-Hole Screws.
• Repeat the process for the second Long Apron to complete the table base.

• From a 1x8 board, cut the Bottom Shelf to size, as shown in the cutting diagram.
• Mark the locations of the four corner notches, and then cut them out with a jigsaw. drill a single pocket hole in the underside of the Shelf at each notch location, as shown. These will be used to attach the Shelf to the Legs.
• Then, you can add the decorative edge profile, if desired. It’s called a “bullnose” profile, which is a subtle roundover of the edges. The Tip below shows how it’s done using a router.

• Now you can add the decorative edge profile, if desired. It’s called a “bullnose” profile, which is a subtle roundover of the edges. Instead of rounding the edge completely to create a half-circle profile, you just use a portion of the router bit to create a more-gentle curve. To do this, install a 1/2" -diameter roundover or beading bit in your router, and set it to the depth shown in the illustration.
• Rout the edges of one face, flip the board over, and rout the edges of the other face.
• Then sand the edges smooth to complete this classic profile.

• Lay the base assembly on its side on a flat work surface.
• Position the Bottom shelf at the location shown, and then secure it to the Legs with 1 1/4" coarse-thread Kreg Pocket-Hole Screws. You will need a right-angle drill attachment, like the Kreg 90° Pocket-Hole Driver, to reach into the tight space for these screws.

Cut two Top Boards to length from a 1x6, as shown in the cutting diagram. Drill pocket holes on the underside of one of the boards at the locations shown.

• Attach the two Top Boards together using glue and 1 1/4" Kreg Pocket-Hole Screws, making sure that the ends and faces are flush.
• Then sand the faces smooth to eliminate any ridge that might exist where the boards are joined. After that, you can add the bullnose detail to the edges of the table top.

• Lay the Top face down on a work surface.
• Place the table base on the top and center it. Secure table top to the base using 1 1/4" Kreg Pocket-Hole Screws.

With the table complete, do any final sanding that’s needed. Then you can apply a finish. There are many options available. To bring out the beautiful color of the alder wood we used, we applied a finished called Tried and True. It’s a non-toxic finish that wipes on easily with a rag, and provides a traditional look while imparting just a bit of amber color.