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One Sheet Plywood Console

Step-by-step build — 10 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 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.
    One Sheet Plywood Console — step photo 2
  2. 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.

    One Sheet Plywood Console — step photo 3
  3. 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.

    One Sheet Plywood Console — step photo 4
  4. 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.

    One Sheet Plywood Console — step photo 5
  5. 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.
    One Sheet Plywood Console — step photo 6
  6. 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.

    One Sheet Plywood Console — step photo 7
  7. 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.

    One Sheet Plywood Console — step photo 8
  8. 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.

    One Sheet Plywood Console — step photo 9
  9. 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.
    One Sheet Plywood Console — step photo 10
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    One Sheet Plywood Console — step photo 11