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A two-shelf side table on splayed 2x4 leg sets, tied together with mitered X cross braces underneath the lower shelf.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelf core boards | 4 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 23 3/4" | Pine 1x10 | ☐ |
| Shelf end trim, short | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18 1/2" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Shelf end trim, long | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 25 1/4" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Top shelf frame | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 18 1/2" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 17" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| X cross braces Long point to long point, both ends cut at 45°, not parallel. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 5 1/2" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x10, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x4, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 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. Materials: Pine, 1x10, 8 ft, Wood glue
Cut the 1x10 into four pieces and join two together on the long edge, either with glue alone or 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Repeat for the second panel — build both before moving on, and compare them side by side.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 8 ft, Wood glue
Measure the depth of each panel and cut the short 1x4 trim to match — it should come out close to 18-1/2". Attach with 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue. Measure and cut the long 1x4 side trim to fit the remaining open edges and attach the same way.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 2x4, 8 ft, Wood glue
Build the two 2x4 leg sets with 2" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver
Attach the upper shelf panel to the insides of the leg sets.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square
Attach the open ends of the 2x4 legs to the bottom shelf panel with screws — preferred over nails here for extra hold. Make sure the legs are attached level before moving to the next step.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw. Materials: Pine, 2x4, 8 ft
With the legs confirmed level, attach the mitered cross braces at 45° underneath the lower shelf between the leg sets.