X Brace Console Table

Build an X-Brace Console Table for $40!

Posted by Rogue Engineer

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Wherever my wife and I go nowadays all we see is furniture. This time it was a console table that we really liked at a local furniture store (yes, we troll furniture stores!) I knew I could design and build it for super cheap and it looked great so off I went. Well the problem was, I had plans to go on a ski trip that weekend and well Jamie was going to have to build this one with my plans only because I was off to hit the slopes. She has built some smaller items before but with my supervision and help. This was by far her largest project and first ever unsupervised project. I think she did an amazing job!

Get the full plans, cut list, and printable PDF at: http://rogueengineer.com/diy-x-brace-console-table-plans/

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • 3 2x6x8' Wood
  • 7 2x4x8' Wood
  • 2 -1/2″ Kreg Pocket Screw(s) (Coarse)

Steps (6 steps, 300 minutes)

  1. 1

    After cutting the boards according to the cut list found on RogueEngineer.com, drill pocket holes and assemble the top using 2-1/2" pocket screws.

  2. 2

    Assemble sides per the plans using pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.

  3. 3

    Assemble the frame with pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.

  4. 4

    Install the top using 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.

  5. 5

    Install the cross braces and center post per the plans using pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.

  6. 6

    Finish off the X pieces using pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws per the plans.