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A beginner-friendly indoor/outdoor side table — 2x4 legs with a scribed X detail, 2x2 aprons, and a 2x6 planked top, sized here as the larger of two published sizes.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Small size: 20-1/2". | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf and top aprons Small size: 18". | 6 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 23 1/2" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| X detailing Small size: 22". Scribe and cut the actual angle against your assembled legs — this length is a starting blank, not a final cut. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 32" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side aprons Small size: 12-1/2". | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards Small size: 4 boards @ 21-1/2". | 5 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 27 1/2" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Large size. Legs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft Bottom shelf, top aprons, and tabletop. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft X detailing and side aprons. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2" | 70 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, 2x6, 8 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the legs to two of the 2x6 shelf boards with 2-1/2" screws, edges flush on top and outside. Leave a 1-1/2" space underneath the bottom shelf — a spare 2x board makes a good spacer to get the height consistent between both leg sets.
Tools: Miter Saw, Pencil. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft
Scribe and cut the X detail directly against the assembled legs, following a reference guide for the scribing technique.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Attach the 2x2 side aprons to the leg sets with glue and 2-1/2" self-tapping screws, driven at a slight angle for a stronger joint.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2"
Use 2-1/2" screws to attach the shelf boards to the 2x2 side aprons.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 2x6, 8 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Lay the tabletop boards face down on a flat surface. Attach the base to the boards with 2-1/2" screws and glue driven from underneath. Sand and finish.