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A 5-foot farmhouse desk on three X-detailed leg sets, with a bookshelf built into one end and a 2x6 plank top — all construction lumber, mostly pocket holes.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 28 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Leg set tops and bottoms | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 17 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| X detailing Rough length — scribe each piece in its opening and cut to the marks. | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 30" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf cleats | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 17 3/4" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Shelf boards | 4 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 17 3/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Stretchers ABOUT 18-1/2" — measure the real gap between your leg sets and cut to that. | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Chair-area stretchers | 3 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 28 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Top planks | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 59 1/2" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft or stud length Leg sets. Studs (92-5/8") cut the parts just fine. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 10 ft The desktop. Pick the four straightest, driest boards in the rack — each 10-footer yields two top planks. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x2 furring strip, 8 ft X detailing, cleats, and stretchers. Furring strips are fine; cull the bananas. | 5 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 6 ft The end shelf — two boards pocket-screwed into a panel. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 2" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Stain and topcoat A desk top earns a durable topcoat — wipe-on poly at minimum. | 1 qt | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.