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A desk on two stacked-2x4 "I"-shaped legs joined by an X-braced cross member — the stacking pattern is what makes plain construction lumber look intentional.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg tower center posts | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 20" | Pine | ☐ |
| Leg tower end caps | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18" | Pine | ☐ |
| X brace, diagonal pieces Long point to long point, both ends cut not parallel at 45° off square. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 10 3/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| X brace, longer diagonal pieces Long point to long point, both ends cut not parallel at 45° off square. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21 3/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Leg tower stretchers | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21" | Pine | ☐ |
| Leg tower caps | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Cross stretchers | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 59" | Pine | ☐ |
| Cross brace, tapered ends Long point to short point, both ends cut parallel at 45° off square — cut to fit. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30 3/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Tabletop | 2 | 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" × 72" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x4, 8 ft | 5 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x12, 6 ft 4 - 2x6 @ 6 ft also work as a substitute for the top. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2", for countersinking | 1 box | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 4 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.