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A 2x4-and-2x2-leg desk with a scribed X detail on each end and a planked 1x12 top — sized for whitewood construction lumber throughout, no plywood at all.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29 1/4" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Leg bottom support | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 19" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Leg top support | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 19" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front/back aprons | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 43 1/2" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Center support | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| X bracing Scribe and cut the actual angle against your assembled leg — approximately 36° and 16°, but verify on your own build. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 22" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 43 1/2" | 1x8, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 47 1/2" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x8, 8 ft Bottom shelf. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 8 ft Top. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping screws, 2-1/2", star bit | 40 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.