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A clean-lined end table on 2x2 legs with a lower shelf that keeps the base from racking — a fast, forgiving first furniture build.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 23 3/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| End aprons Cut to the width of your 1x12 (expected 11-1/4"). | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Side aprons and support Two side aprons plus the bottom center support. | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 37" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 40" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 42" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Top edge pieces | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 42" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) Legs, aprons, supports. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x12 board, 8 ft (Pine) Top and shelf. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 board, 8 ft (Pine) Top edge pieces. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Speed Square. Materials: 2x2 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Build two leg assemblies, joining each pair of legs with the end aprons using pocket holes — 1-1/2" holes and 2-1/2" screws where 2x2 meets 2x2. Keep them matched and square.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Connect the two leg pairs with the side aprons at the top and the bottom center support down low. That bottom support both holds up the middle of the shelf and stops the base racking, so don't leave it out.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x12 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Set the 1x12 shelf on the bottom supports and screw up through the supports into the underside of the shelf — easy and clean, with no visible fasteners on top.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x12 board, 8 ft, 1x3 board, 8 ft, Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Build the top from the 1x12 with the 1x3 edge pieces (or use a piece of 3/4" plywood), joining with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" screws. Attach it to the base the same way you did the shelf. Sand everything smooth and finish.