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One Sheet Plywood Console
Build this stylish console table out of a single sheet of plywood!
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4–7.8 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 16 1/2" × 61" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 14" × 58 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Long Aprons | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 53" | — | ☐ |
| Short Aprons | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 9" | — | ☐ |
| Front, Back, Middle Legs | 6 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 32 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Side Legs | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 32 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Curved Pieces | 24 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| 3/4-inch Wood Veneer Edge Banding | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4-inch Pocket Screws | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4-inch Brad Nails | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 inch Brad Nails | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood Glue | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Brad Nailer
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Jigsaw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Scroll Saw
- Table Saw
- Combination Square — optional
- Tape Measure — optional
Instructions
1. Build 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.
2. Add 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.
3. Attach 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.
4. Add 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.
5. Add 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.
6. Attach 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.
7. Add 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.
8. Add 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.
9. Attach 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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