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Double X Console Table Plans

May 8, 2019 by Amy 1 Comment

I completely renovated my entryway a few weeks ago (check it out here). This new Double X Console Table is the anchor piece to the room. It is a similar style to one of my favorite benches, just made it table-sized. 🙂 The lumber for this table only cost me about $38! Sweet.

Free plans to build a Double X Console Table. Lumber for this table is about $38!

How to Build a Double X Console Table


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Free plans to build a Double X Console Table. Lumber for this table is about $38!

Materials

  • 2 – 2″ x 6″ x 10′ boards (actual dimensions 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″)
  • 2 – 2″ x 6″ x 8′ boards (actual dimensions 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″)
  • 3 – 2″ x 4″ x 8′ boards (actual dimensions 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″)
  • 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws
  • 2″ brad nails (optional)
  • wood glue
  • sand paper
  • stain (I used Varathane Aged Wood Accelerator in Brown)
  • top coat
    • Approximate Lumber cost is $38

Tools Used

  • Miter Saw
  • Sander
  • Drill
  • Brad nailer (optional)

Cut list

  • 3 – 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ x 66″ – Top (2×6)
  • 4 – 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ x 32 5/8″ with 15 deg miter cuts on each end – Legs (2×6)
  • 1 – 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 55 1/2″ – Lower support (2×4)
  • 1 – 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 40 1/4″ – Upper support (2×4)
  • 4 – 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 33 1/4″ with 40 deg miter cuts on each end – X’s (2×4)
  • 4 – 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 10″ – Spacer (2×4)

Cut Diagram

Free plans to build a Double X Console Table. Lumber for this table is about $38!

Step 1 – Cut and Pocket holes

Cut all of the boards according to the cut list/diagram above.

Drill pocket holes for 1 1/2″ material in each end of the upper/lower supports and spacers.

Free plans to build a Double X Console Table. Lumber for this table is about $38!

Measure and mark the side centers of the 10″ spacers and the end centers of the upper/lower supports.  Use wood glue and 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws to attach a spacer on each end of a support piece.

Free plans to build a Double X Console Table. Lumber for this table is about $38!

Step 2 – Build the Table Base

On the tops of the legs, measure and mark in just under 1″ from each side. Use wood glue and 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws to attach the spacers/upper support to the top of the legs. The leg tops should be flush with the spacer tops.

 

Free plans to build a Double X Console Table. Lumber for this table is about $38!

Turn the table legs upside down to attach the X pieces. Mark the centerline of the upper support and measure/mark over 21 1/8″ from each spacer, towards the middle.

Use wood glue and 2″ brad nails (or screws) to tack the X pieces onto the spacer/upper support. Line up one X piece on the edge of the spacer and another at 21 1/8″ (as shown), do the same thing on the opposite side (as shown).

Free plans to build a Double X Console Table. Lumber for this table is about $38!

Put some wood glue on the spacer ends and place the lower support/spacer piece on top of the X pieces. Secure the spacers to the legs with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws. It is helpful on this step if you have a shorter square bit for the pocket hole screws, if not, try and go in on an angle if you need to.

Tack the X’s to the lower supports with 2″ brad nails (or screws).

Free plans to build a Double X Console Table. Lumber for this table is about $38!

Step 3 – Attach the Table Top

Center the middle table top board on the table base. There should be approximately 9 3/8″ overhang on each end. Use 2 1/2″ screws and secure from the spacer up into the table top piece. (You can secure from the table top down into the spacer if you prefer.)  Place the other table top pieces next to the center top piece, and secure with screws.

Free plans to build a Double X Console Table. Lumber for this table is about $38!

 

Step 4 – Finish

Sand the double x console table until smooth, starting at 80 grit sandpaper, 120 grit then 180 grit (and finer if you prefer.) Make sure to remove any excess glue. I stained the table with a very simple to use wood accelerator in brown. I just brushed the accelerator onto the wood and it soaked in gradually changed the color. Add a protective top coat to the console table.

Free plans to build a Double X Console Table. Lumber for this table is about $38!

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Free plans to build a Double X Console Table. Lumber for this table is about $38!

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Filed Under: Built From Scratch, Entry Tagged With: console table, entryway, free plans

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Comments

  1. Larry Blade says

    September 10, 2019 at 1:19 am

    A step by step and a detailed guide building a console table. The style is simple but it is very harmonious You have a very creative brain,

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