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A slim 2x2-leg end table sized for tight spaces, with a euro-slide drawer built into a pocket-holed box — square joints matter more here than usual since a racked box means a drawer that won't fit.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 24" | 1x10, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top trim | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 24" | 1x3, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 19" | 1x10, 8 ft | ☐ |
| End apron (back) Cut to the actual width of your 1x10s. | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 9 1/4" | 1x10, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Front aprons Cut to the actual width of your 1x10s. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 9 1/4" | 1x2, 2 ft | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 24" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top support blocking (no pocket jig) | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 9 1/4" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer box sides | 2 | 1/4" × 5" × 16" | 1/4" plywood, quarter sheet (drawer box) | ☐ |
| Drawer box front/back | 2 | 1/4" × 5" × 8 3/4" | 1/4" plywood, quarter sheet (drawer box) | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 8 3/4" × 16" | 1/4" plywood, quarter sheet (drawer box) | ☐ |
| Drawer face | 1 | 3/4" × 5" × 9" | 1x4, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 2 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, quarter sheet (drawer box) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2" | 12 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Drawer slides, 16 in, pair | 1 set | ☐ |
| Knob or handle | 1 each | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
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, 8 ft, 1x10, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Build the back of the table first, using pocket holes or predrilled countersunk screws and glue. Cut the end apron to the actual width of your 1x10s.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, 1x2, 2 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Build the front using the front apron pieces, cut to the actual width of your 1x10s. Predrill from the outside of the legs if not using pocket holes.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x10, 8 ft, Drawer slides, 16 in, pair
Attach the sides to the front and back. Consider attaching the drawer slides to the side aprons first if your drill needs more clearance.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, 1x10, 8 ft, 1x3, 4 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Attach the top with pocket holes, or with 2x2 blocking and nails from the top or screws from underneath.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1/4" plywood, quarter sheet (drawer box), Drawer slides, 16 in, pair
Install the drawer slides with the fronts starting at the legs and the slide bottoms 2" up from the apron bottoms. Build and fit the drawer box.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4, 4 ft
Cut the drawer face to fit with an even 1/8" gap on all sides. Attach from inside the drawer box with screws or finish nails.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Knob or handle, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces, apply primer and paint or stain and poly, and add the knob or handle.