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This end table joins two 2x4-pair leg assemblies with a 2x2 apron and shelf, then fills the open leg bays with an X brace made from angle-cut 2x2s — angles the source explicitly recommends tracing and cutting in place rather than trusting the given degree measurements exactly, since small variations in board width shift the real angle needed.
Build the complete X as its own assembly first, then attach the whole finished X inside the end table in one step — this is called out directly as the source's own tip, and it holds up: fitting X pieces one at a time directly into the leg bay risks each new piece needing to compensate for small errors in the last one, while a pre-built X only needs to fit as a single unit.
The X pieces themselves aren't structural in the traditional sense — they're decorative infill rather than load-bearing bracing — so glue and a few nails or countersunk screws from the top and bottom are genuinely sufficient, no heavier joinery required. Decorative bolt hardware on the outside is the final touch that turns the X from a plain brace into the piece's visual signature.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft | 2 each |
| 1x12, 3 ftBottom shelf. | 1 each |
| 2x2, 8 ftTrim and X bracing. | 2 each |
| 2x6, 8 ftTop. | 2 each |
| Decorative bolt hardware | 1 set |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" and 1-1/4" | 40 each |
| Wood glue | 2 oz |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Legs2x4, 8 ft | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22 1/2" |
| Trim2x2, 8 ft | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16" |
| Bottom shelf1x12, 3 ft | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16" |
| X main diagonals2x2, 8 ftLong point to short point, ends parallel, 50° off square. Trace and cut in place for best fit. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 26 1/2" |
| X fill pieces2x2, 8 ftOne end at 50° off square, other end at 10° off square. Trace and cut in place. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 13 1/4" |
| Top2x6, 8 ft | 5 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 27" |
Buy 7 boards at 8 ft.
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Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Build the two leg-pair ends, using countersunk 2-1/2" screws and glue as an alternative to pocket holes if preferred.
Attach the 2x2 trim to the leg ends.
Build the bottom shelf and attach it to the bottom of the assembled console.
Fit the cross braces by holding each board in place, marking the angles, and cutting — a standard miter saw cuts 50° off square directly; mark with a square if yours doesn't. Build the entire X as its own unit first, gluing and nailing or countersink-screwing from the top and bottom, since these pieces are decorative infill rather than structural bracing.
Attach the completed X assembly inside the end table with a 1-1/2" pocket hole and 2-1/2" pocket hole screw per joint, one screw each. Build the top and attach in place with countersunk 2-1/2" screws.
Add the decorative bolt hardware. Sand and finish.
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