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A trestle-leg console with X-braced ends, a center leg of its own, and two slatted shelf levels — the one joint that takes care is a hand-traced lap where the Xs cross.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End-frame legs Four per end assembly, two end assemblies. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 30" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Center leg | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 30" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| X-braces Both ends cut at 24° off square, ends ARE parallel, long point to short point. Two per end assembly; only one of each crossing pair gets the lap notch. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 26 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf support rails Attached to the X-braces from outside; carries the lower shelf slats at each end. | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 28 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Center leg top and shelf rail One at the top (flush to the legs), one as the lower shelf, elevated 1-1/2" on scrap while attaching. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards Laid side by side, screwed up from underneath. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 73 1/2" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Shelf slats Split between the lower shelf and the center leg's mid shelf, laid with a 1" gap. | 23 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 12 1/2" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft (furring strips work) Legs, X-braces, and the stretchers tying the three leg units together. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft or stud length Tabletop and the two shelf levels. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Shelf support rails and the center leg's own top and lower rail. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Exterior self-tapping trim screws, 2-1/2" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue Every X-brace and shelf joint. | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Wood stain or finish | 1 qt | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.