Furniture

One Sheet Plywood Console

Build this stylish console table out of a single sheet of plywood!

Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: 4–7.8 hours
Cost: $$

About this build

Build this stylish console table out of a single sheet of plywood! Its minimalist yet chic design makes it a versatile piece that will look stunning anywhere in your home.

Tools

Essential

Brad Nailer
Circular Saw
Drill / Driver
Jigsaw
Pocket Hole Jig
Random Orbit Sander
Scroll Saw
Table Saw

Optional / nice to have

Combination Square
Tape Measure

Materials

Item	Qty
Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet	1 board
3/4-inch Wood Veneer Edge Banding	1 each
1 1/4-inch Pocket Screws	1 each
1 1/4-inch Brad Nails	1 each
1 inch Brad Nails	1 each
Wood Glue	1 each

Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L
Top	1	3/4" × 16 1/2" × 61"
Bottom	1	3/4" × 14" × 58 1/2"
Long Aprons	4	3/4" × 2 1/2" × 53"
Short Aprons	4	3/4" × 2 1/2" × 9"
Front, Back, Middle Legs	6	3/4" × 3 1/2" × 32 1/2"
Side Legs	4	3/4" × 2 1/2" × 32 1/2"
Curved Pieces	24	3/4" × 3 1/2" × 3 1/2"

What to buy

Buy 9 boards at 8 ft.

3/4" × 16 1/2"

1 board

3/4" × 14"

1 board

58 1/2"

3/4" × 3 1/2"

3 boards

32 1/2"32 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"
32 1/2"32 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"
32 1/2"32 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"3 1/2"

3/4" × 2 1/2"

4 boards

53"32 1/2"9"
53"32 1/2"9"
53"32 1/2"9"
53"32 1/2"9"

Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →

Start building →

Instructions

1Build the Two Sides
- Measure, mark, and cut side legs and short aprons to size.
- Drill 3/4-inch pocket holes into the ends of the short aprons and attach to the side legs with 1 1/4-inch pocket screws. Be sure to drill 3/4-inch pocket holes facing up in the side legs to attach the top in later steps.
2Add the Front and Back Legs
Measure, mark, and cut the front and back legs to size. Attach the front and back legs to the side legs with 1 1/4-inch brad nails and wood glue.
3Attach the Bottom Shelf
Measure, mark, and cut bottom shelf to size. Drill 3/4-inch pocket holes into the ends and attach to the sides with 1 1/4-inch pocket screws.
4Add the Long Aprons To the Bottom
Measure, mark, and cut long aprons to size. Attach to carcass as shown with 1 1/4-inch brad nails and wood glue.
5Add the Long Aprons To the Top
- Measure, mark, and cut long aprons to size.
- Drill 3/4-inch pocket holes into the ends and attach to carcass with 1 1/4-inch pocket screws. Be sure to drill 3/4-inch pocket holes facing up to attach the top in later steps.
6Attach the Middle Legs
Measure, mark, and cut middle legs to size. Drill 3/4-inch pocket holes into the ends, find the midpoint in the carcass and attach middle legs with 1 1/4-inch pocket screws.
7Add the Curved Details
Measure, mark, and cut curved pieces out with a jigsaw, bandsaw, or scroll saw. Attach as shown with wood glue and 1 inch brad nails.
8Add the Underside Support
Measure, mark, and cut middle support to size. Drill 3/4-inch pocket holes into ends and attach as shown with 1 1/4-inch pocket screws.
9Attach the Top
- Measure, mark, and cut top to size.
- Position over the carcass with a 1/2-inch overhang on all sides.
- Attach with 1 1/4-inch pocket screws driven from the aprons underneath.
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