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The farmhouse classic: a planked-top console with X ends and decorative bolt hardware. The X is scribed in place, not cut from a drawing — that's the technique worth learning.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame uprights | 12 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 30" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Frame rails | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 28 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Shelves | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 63 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| End supports Cut to match your 1x12's TRUE width — measure first. | 5 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Shelf trim | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| X long diagonals Long point to short point, ends parallel, 60° off square — then scribe-fit in place. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| X short pieces Long end 60°, short end 30°, angles same direction — scribe-fit against the installed long diagonal. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Top planks | 3 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 74 1/2" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft Frame uprights and X pieces. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Frame rails and end supports. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 12 ft The two shelves. Measure its true width — the end supports are cut to match it. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft The planked top. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Corner hardware and decorative bolts The industrial-farmhouse jewelry. Cosmetic — position by eye after finishing. | 8 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, #9 x 2-1/2" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Stain and topcoat | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.