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A peaked, house-silhouette kids' desk built from two angled 2x2 end frames joined by a project-panel desktop and shelf.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roof peak pieces Long-point to long-point, ends not parallel, both ends cut at 30° off square. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 20 3/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Legs Longest-point measurement, one end cut at 30° off square. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 60" | Pine | ☐ |
| Side connectors | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 33" | Pine | ☐ |
| Shelf supports | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 20 1/4" | Pine | ☐ |
| Desktop and shelf panels Corners notched to fit around the frame. | 2 | 1 1/8" × 23 1/4" × 36" | Project panel | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Project panel, 23-1/4" x 72" 1x12 boards edge-glued to width work as a substitute if a project panel isn't available locally. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 5 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft
Build two identical house-shaped end frames from the roof peak pieces and legs. A pocket hole jig works well here — the pocket holes handle the angled joints cleanly. Use the 1-1/2" setting and 2-1/2" pocket screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft
Attach the two end frames together with the side connector pieces and shelf supports. Place the pocket holes facing upward so the shelving and desktop panels hide them completely once installed.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Jigsaw. Materials: Project panel, 23-1/4" x 72", Wood glue
Notch the corners of the desktop and shelf panels to fit around the frame's legs, then attach to the frames with glue and 1-1/4" brad nails.