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Two 1x12s, three 1x4s, and pocket holes. No joinery to mess up, just honest boards and straight lines.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 54" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 29 1/4" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 52 1/2" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Support cleats Two under the shelf, one at the back — this is what keeps the table from racking. | 3 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 52 1/2" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x12, 8 ft Line total for both boards. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 5 ft Line total for all three boards. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Wood stain or paint | 8 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Table Saw, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 8 ft
Cut one top, two sides, and one bottom shelf from the 1x12 stock per the cut list. Cut the longest pieces first — the top and shelf are both over 4 feet, so plan your board so you're not left half an inch short after a bad first cut.
Tools: Bar / Pipe Clamps, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Drill pocket holes in the ends of the side panels where they'll meet the top and bottom shelf. Glue and screw the frame together — top, two sides, bottom shelf — checking for square as you go, not after.
Clamp each joint before driving the screw. Pocket screws pull a joint together at an angle, and an unclamped board will skate sideways half a screw's width before it seats.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 5 ft, Wood glue
Cut the three 1x4 cleats to length and attach them under the bottom shelf — two spanning front to back, one across the back edge. Glue and screw them in.
These cleats are the only thing standing between this table and a shelf that sags the first time someone sets a stack of books on it. Don't treat them as optional trim.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood filler, Wood stain or paint
Fill any visible screw holes and gaps with wood filler, then sand the whole piece, working up to at least 180 grit before finishing.
Stain or paint to match the room it's going in — pine takes stain a little unevenly, so a pre-stain conditioner helps if you're going dark.