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A campaign-style desk on crossed X legs, built from laminated 1x3 layers so each leg reads as one solid angled piece with no visible joints.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long leg pieces Both ends cut at 35° off square, parallel to each other. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 35 3/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Shorter full leg pieces Both ends cut at 35° off square, parallel to each other. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 31 3/8" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Leg bottom fillers One end at 20° off square, other end at 35°, measured to the longest points. | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 17 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Leg top fillers One end at 20°, other at 35°, longest-point measurement. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 14" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Notch supports One end at 20°, other at 35°. Dry-fit against your assembled legs to confirm orientation before final cuts. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 18 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Side aprons Both ends cut at 35°. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 24" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Back and front apron Front apron is optional — skip it if building the drawer version. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 45" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Bottom stretcher | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 45" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Desktop | 1 | 3/4" × 24" × 48" | 3/4" plywood or project panel | ☐ |
| Drawer sides Two layers stacked per side for extra drawer depth. | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 15 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Drawer front/back | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 12" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Drawer face | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 44" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Drawer bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 16" × 44" | 1/4" plywood or hardboard | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x3 board, 8 ft (sharp, square edges) (Pine) Shop for boards with genuinely sharp, square edges — the laminated legs depend on tight glue lines. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 board, 12 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" plywood or project panel, 24" x 48" The desktop. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood or hardboard, quarter sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Euro-style drawer slides, 16" | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 100 each | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 1-1/4" | 16 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.