Modern Rustic X Console Table

Set the Kreg jig to the 1-1/2" setting. Drill a single pocket hole in each end of the 11-1/4" 2x2 end rails and attach them to the legs with 2-1/2" pocket screws, centering the middle rail on the legs. This forms the two ends of the console.

Drill a single 1-1/2" pocket hole in each end of the 31-1/4" 2x2 front/back rails and attach them to the legs with 2-1/2" pocket screws, tying the two ends into a table frame.

Reset the jig to the 3/4" setting and drill two pocket holes in each end of every 1x3 slat. Attach one slat centered in the middle of the shelf frame first, then work outward with a consistent 7/8" gap. Starting from the center keeps the leftover gap even at both ends instead of leaving one odd gap on one side.

Drill 3/4" pocket holes every 6–8" along the edges of the 1x12 or plywood top and attach it to the inside top of the frame. A brad-nailer-and-cleats method also works if you'd rather not see pocket holes underneath.

Cut the smaller X pieces to fit the end openings — mark them in place against the assembled end, cut, and fit rather than working to a number. Fasten them in, sand, and finish. If you're building the couch-bridge version, repeat everything for a second console and span a 1x12 and 2x2s between the two.