Floating-Top Console Table

Instructions

1. 1. Cut the Legs

   Cut four Legs to length from 2x2 boards (we used clear pine), as shown in the cutting diagram.

2. 2. Make Short Rails

   • Cut two Short Rails Legs to length from a 1x4 board, as shown in the cutting diagram.
   • Then, use a compass to lay out the arcs in the upper corners, as shown.
   • Cut the arcs with a jig saw, and then sand them smooth. With your pocket hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes where shown.

3. 3. Make Long Rails

   • Cut two Long Rails Legs to length from a 1x4 board, as shown in the cutting diagram.
   • Then, use a compass to lay out the arcs in the upper corners, as shown.
   • Cut the arcs with a jig saw, and then sand them smooth. With your pocket hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes where shown.

4. 4. Attach the Short Rails

   Now you can attach the Short Rails to the Legs using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Use coarse-thread if you’re building from a softwood like pine, and fine-thread if you are building from a hardwood, such as oak or maple. Note that the Rails are set in 1/4" from the outside face of the Legs.

5. 5. Attach the Long Rails

   Next, attach the Long Rails to the Legs to complete the main table base. Again, use 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, and make sure that the Rails are inset 1/4" from the outside face of the Legs.

6. 6. Make the Top Supports

   Cut three Top Supports to length from a 1x4 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. With your pocket hole jig set up for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes in the Top Support where shown.

7. 7. Attach the Top Supports

   Now you can attach the Top Supports to the Rails, as shown, using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Note that the supports are positioned 1/4" above the Long Rails.