Console Table Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about console table plans. If you want to learn more about how to build a basic console table with a neat and beautiful design, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the following article. In addition, there are many other similar plans and projects featured on our site, so don’t forget to take a look over the rest of the alternatives.

Adjust the size and the design of the console table to suit your needs before starting the actual assembly project. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality lumber, such as pine, cedar or redwood, as the higher cost will pay off on the long run. Always align the components at both ends and drill pilot holes before inserting the screws, if you want to get the job done in a professional manner.

It is essential to plan every aspect of the project from the very beginning, in order to prevent costly mistakes and to keep the costs under control. If you don’t have expertise in the field of woodworking, we recommend you to ask a skilled friend to give you a hand. Work on a level surface and use professional tools, otherwise there are many things that could go wrong for your project. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a console table

Materials

A – 4 pieces of 2×3 lumber – 28 1/2″ long LEGS
B – 4 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 41″ long, 4 pieces – 13 1/2″ long FRAME
C – 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 48″ long, 2 pieces – 11 1/2″ long, 3 pieces – 41″ long TABLETOP
D – 6 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 41″ long, 2 pieces – 13 1/2″ long SHELF

1 piece of 2×3 lumber – 10 ft
6 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 8 ft
3 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8 ft
2 1/2″ screws
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

Building a console table

Building the frame of a console table

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the frame of the console table. As you can easily notice in the plans, we recommend you to build the legs out of 2×3 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the aprons and lock them to the posts with 1 1/4″ screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints to enhance the structure.

Check if the corners are right-angled before inserting the screws, to get a professional result. In addition, make sure the legs are plumb before inserting the galvanized screws.

Fitting the shelf

Continue the project by attaching the 1×3 slats to the supports, in order to make the bottom shelf. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the longs slats and attach them to the end components. Afterwards, drill pocket holes through the aprons and insert galvanized screws into the shelf slats. Align everything with attention if you want to get the job done in a professional manner. Fit 1/8″ plywood pieces between the slats to create even gaps.

Building the tabletop

Building the tabletop is a straight-forward process, if you follow the instructions described in the plans. Cut the components at the right size and lock them together tightly. Place the slats equally-spaced, in order to get a symmetrical appearance. Add glue to the joints and don’t forget to remove the excess with a damp cloth.

Attaching the tabletop

Center the frame of the console table to the countertop and secure it into place with galvanized screws. Drill pocket holes through the aprons and insert the screws into the tabletop, making sure you leave no gaps between the components.

Console table plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

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