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A three-shelf console built Parsons-style — solid end panels flush to the shelves rather than legs set back from the edges — trimmed in 2x2 for a clean, boxy look.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelves | 3 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 45" | 1x12, 12 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf trim | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 45" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 32" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Shelf end trim | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 12 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft | 5 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| 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: 1x12, 12 ft, 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Drill pocket holes in the sides of each shelf. Attach the shelf trim to the shelf fronts and ends, keeping the trim flush with the shelf tops.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Build two identical end panels from the leg pieces and shelf end trim, joined with pocket hole screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Attach the end panels to the shelves with pocket hole screws and glue, keeping everything flush and square.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.