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A small X-braced end table with 2x4 leg pairs, a 2x2 apron, and a planked 2x6 top — cross braces traced and cut in place rather than to a fixed angle, finished with decorative bolt hardware.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Trim | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16" | 1x12, 3 ft | ☐ |
| X main diagonals Long 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" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| X fill pieces One 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" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Top | 5 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 27" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 3 ft Bottom shelf. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Trim and X bracing. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft Top. | 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 varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" and 1-1/4", Wood glue
Build the two leg-pair ends, using countersunk 2-1/2" screws and glue as an alternative to pocket holes if preferred.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft
Attach the 2x2 trim to the leg ends.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x12, 3 ft
Build the bottom shelf and attach it to the bottom of the assembled console.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x6, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" and 1-1/4"
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Decorative bolt hardware
Add the decorative bolt hardware. Sand and finish.