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A minimal 2x2 desk base with a footrest rail, sized to accept a desktop of your own choosing.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 26 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Footrest and apron ends | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 21" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Back rails | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 33" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" | 8 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Desktop of your choosing (not included in this plan) | 1 each | ☐ |
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: 2x2 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Build two leg frames with your pocket-hole jig set to the 1-1/2" setting. Place the pocket holes on the outsides of each frame — this makes a stronger joint, and it's hidden by the floor and desktop once everything is assembled. Use glue and 2-1/2" pocket-hole screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Attach the two longer 2x2s at the back to join the leg frames, again placing pocket holes on the top and on the underside of the footrest. Use glue and 2-1/2" pocket-hole screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Wood screws, 2", Desktop of your choosing (not included in this plan)
Place your desktop on top of the base and attach it from the inside with 2" wood screws.