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A two-leg-set 2x4 console with scribed X-brace sides and an optional caster base, sized short enough to work as an outdoor grill stand or standard-height sofa table.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Use 24.5" instead if adding 2" casters. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 28 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Aprons | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 38" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Horizontal leg supports | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 15" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom slats | 6 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 15" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side X braces Cut to fit; scribe in place. Outside angles about 34°, inside crossing angle about 24°. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 20" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top support cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 15" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top boards Rip to 9.25" width. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 9 1/4" × 46" | 2x10, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x10, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Casters, 2 in (optional) | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2", or self-tapping wood screws | 60 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 2" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 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.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, 2x6, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2", or self-tapping wood screws
Attach the legs to the horizontal 2x6 leg supports. Use 2-1/2" self-tapping screws, or drill 1-1/2" pocket holes on the 2x6 ends and attach with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws and glue. Also drill pocket holes for the apron attachment in the next step. Build two identical leg sets.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2", or self-tapping wood screws, Brad nails, 2", Wood glue
With the sides not yet attached to the rest of the frame, hold the 2x2 braces in place, trace the actual cut lines with a pencil, then cut and attach with screws or brad nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2", or self-tapping wood screws
Attach the 2x2 aprons to the 2x6 leg supports, joining the two leg sets into the full base frame.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x6, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2", or self-tapping wood screws
Attach the bottom shelf slats with 1-1/2" pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws, spacing about 1/8" between slats.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, 2x10, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2", or self-tapping wood screws, Wood glue
Rip the 2x10 boards to 9.25" and attach the top boards from underneath with 2-1/2" screws and glue, keeping overhangs even.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Casters, 2 in (optional)
With the base assembled and right-side up, attach casters to the bottom of each leg.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.