Build: X Book Caddy

1Build the two X end panels

Tools

Drill / Driver
Pocket Hole Jig

Materials

Pine, 1x2, 8 ft
Wood glue

Join the mitered X arms at their crossing point with a single 3/4" pocket hole and 1-1/4" pocket hole screw, plus glue. Dry-fit first and check the crossing point is centered on both arms before you commit.

2Attach the bottom supports

Materials

Pine, 1x2, 8 ft
Wood glue

Attach the bottom support pieces to the bottom of each X panel on the insides, using 1-1/4" finish nails and glue, or countersunk screws.

3Attach the bottom shelf

Materials

Pine, 1x6, 4 ft

Attach the bottom shelf boards to the bottom supports with 1-1/4" screws or finish nails and glue.

4Attach the top shelf slats and round the corners

Tools

Jigsaw
Pocket Hole Jig
Random Orbit Sander

Materials

Pine, 1x2, 8 ft
Pine, 1x3, 4 ft
Pine, 1x4, 4 ft

Attach the three top shelf slats (bottom, middle, top) with either pocket holes or countersunk screws and glue. Once everything is assembled, use a jigsaw to round over the top and bottom corners of the X end panels, then sand the curves smooth.