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A simple farmhouse end table with sturdy X supports on both sides plus a lower shelf will add style and function alongside a sofa for $30 in materials.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angle Supports | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Base leg support | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Legs | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 21" | — | ☐ |
| Top leg support | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15" | — | ☐ |
| Feet | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 3" | — | ☐ |
| Table top support | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Plank table top | 3 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 20" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 13" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x2 96" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x3 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x12 24" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x6 72" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/2" pocket hole screws | 14 each | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" pocket hole screws | 10 each | ☐ |
| 2" wood screws | 4 each | ☐ |
| 220 grit sandpaper | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 each | ☐ |
| Minwax Oil Based Stain - Special Walnut | 1 each | ☐ |
| Valspar Oil Based Stain - Sunbleached | 1 each | ☐ |
| Minwax Wipe-On Poly | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" nails, 18 gauge | 32 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Drill 2- 5/8" pocket holes on both ends of the 21" long 1x3. On one of the base leg supports, measure and mark 6 1/4" from both ends of the short side. Between those two marks, measure and mark and 7/8" from each side of the width. This will indicate where the leg will need to be attached, completely centered in both directions. Use 1 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue to attach the leg to the base leg support with the longest side of the leg support facing down.
Measure and mark the 15" 1x3 in the same way as was done with the base leg support in step 1. Attach the leg using 1 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Attach the rest of the angle supports, starting at the base, and then at the top, flipping it over as you attach the angle supports to the leg top support, so that you are always driving the nails at a downward angle.
Repeat steps 1-4 for the other leg.
Attach all 4 feet to each end of the leg bases by using wood glue and 1 1/4" nails with the nail gun. Make sure the 15 degree cut side is facing out, just below the 30 degree cut side of the leg base.
Drill 2- 3/4" pocket holes in both ends of the 13" 1x3s. Attach them between the top of the leg top supports, 1/2" from the ends, using wood glue and 1 1/2" pocket hole screws.
Drill 5- 1 1/2" pocket holes on one side of 2 of the 1x6s. Using clamps and wood glue, drive 2 1/2" pocket hole screws from the outer two 1x6s into the center board, making sure the planks are flush and flat to the ground when attaching the screws.
Place the legs and table top supports upside down on top of the planked table top (pocket hole screws facing up as you attach everything together). Drive 4- 2" wood screws from the the 13" long table top supports, down to the planked 2x6s, one screw for each corner. You might have to pre-drill your holes, depending on the type of wood screw you are using. If you have self-tapping screws, then you won't need to pre-drill holes.