DIY PROJECT KIT PLANS

CONSOLE TABLE
If you’re looking for a table that combines good looks with versatility, this
console table fills the bill. Its slender shape makes it perfect for a variety
of places in a home, whether that’s along a wall, in a hall or entryway, or
along the back of a couch.

The open shelf and top are great for display, and the design allows you
to create a table that will match your style. You could paint it or stain it,
or do a combination of painted legs with stain on the top and shelf for a
distinctive look.

However you decide to finish your table, you’ll appreciate how easy it is to
build. We’ll walk you through the process step by step.

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 Introduction:
Please read this page before you begin working on this plan.

Safety:
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project or in the use of the item you create. Always follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions in the use
of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all commonly accepted safety precautions.
We strive to be accurate, but reserve the right to correct any errors.

Tips for working with your project plan:

• Before you begin building your project, read through the plan completely to ensure that you’ll know what to
expect as you proceed, and so that you understand all of the steps in the process.
• As you build the Console Table, keep the following in mind:
• The Console Table is built from a combination of plywood and boards. You can cut the plywood pieces
using your Rip-Cut™, but not the boards. The Rip-Cut™ isn’t designed for cutting boards.
• To cut the boards, you’ll need a way to make accurate crosscuts. A miter saw works best, though
you can also use a circular saw with a guide to help move the saw in a straight line that is perpendicular
to the edge of the board.
• Before you begin building, you may want to practice using your tools with some scrap material to become
familiar with their usage.

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Create your own console table to create a stylish addition to almost any room. It’s great looking and easy to build.

Simple Design
The straightforward design of the table gives it a
great look and makes it easy to build.

Easy Edging
The top and shelf get
solid-wood edging
(made from 19 mm x Open Shelf
38 mm boards) that A low, open shelf
finish off the plywood provides space for
edges and give the top books or display
and shelf a thicker, pieces to give you
more substantial decorating options.
appearance.

Slender Legs
Making the legs from 38 mm x 38 mm
gives them a sleek, slender look, but gives
them strength to create a sturdy table.

Mark each part with its

name and letter as you cut
Project Notes
them to be sure you keep
them all straight. It can also Before you cut, make sure
be helpful to indicate the that you’ve calibrated your

Project Notes
top and bottom of each part Rip-Cut™ according to the
to ensure that you orient instructions. This will ensure
them correctly. accurate cuts.

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Top Short Edging K J Top Long Edging

I Top

K Top Short Edging

End Rail B J Top Long Edging

Top Stretcher E
C Front/Back Rail

Front/Back Rail C
A Leg A Leg B End Rail

Shelf Short Edging

End Rail B G
H Shelf Long Edging
A Leg
A Leg
F Shelf

Shelf Long Edging H

D Shelf Stretcher
Front/Back Rail C
Front/Back Rail C B End Rail

Materials List
These are the materials you’ll need to build one (1) Coffee Table
(1) 1220 mm x 1220 mm sheet of 19 mm-thick sheet of plywood
(3) 2440 mm-long 19 mm x 38 mm boards
(1) 1830 mm-long 19 mm x 64 mm board
(2) 2440 mm-long 19 mm x 64 mm boards
(4) 914 mm-long 38 mm x 38 mm boards
(90) Kreg 32 mm pocket hole screws (includes a few extra)

Tools Required:
Circular saw, drill, drill bits, miter saw or hand saw with miter box, tape measure, wood glue,
pencil, medium- and fine-grit sandpaper, painting/finishing supplies

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(19 mm x 64 mm Board)

B End Rail B End Rail B End Rail B End Rail

Cut 1 Cut 2 Cut 3 Cut 4

(38 mm x 38 mm Boards)
Leg
A
Leg Cut 5
B End Rail
A
Leg Cut 6
A
Leg Cut 7
A

Cut 8

19 mm
B End Rail
DIY Tip
Spacer
The end rails (B) need to
A Leg sit flush with the inside
faces of the legs (A). To
make this easy, rest the
rails on scraps of 19 mm-
thick stock while you drive
B End Rail
in the screws.
19 mm A Leg
Spacer

DIY Tip
The Rip-Cut can’t be used for cutting the solid-wood When marking the name
parts of your console table to length. It’s not designed on your project parts,
for cuts of this type. You can use your circular saw to cut chalk is a great choice.
these pieces, but a circular saw alone doesn’t guarantee It’s easy to wipe off before
accurate cut unless you use a saw guide (such as the you paint or finish, and

Project Notes
Kreg Square-Cut). A miter saw is the best choice for it won’t bleed through or
making these cuts in solid wood because it makes it easy leave marks like a pencil
to make a controlled, straight, and square cut. or marker can.

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(19 mm x 64 mm Boards)

C Front/Back Rail C Front/Back Rail D Shelf Stretcher

Cut 1 Cut 2 Cut 3

C Front/Back Rail C Front/Back Rail E Top Stretcher

Cut 4 Cut 5

Shelf Stretcher
D
C Front/Back Rail

As you assemble the

front/back rails (C) and
stretchers (D, E), make Top Stretcher
sure that the pocket
holes that go across
E

Project Notes
the boards are all
oriented in the same
direction.

Shelf Stretcher D Top Stretcher E

Front/Back Rail C Front/Back Rail C

Front/Back Rail C Front/Back Rail C

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Cut 1 Cut 2
Cut 3
Cut 4

I Top F Shelf

(19 mm x 38 mm Boards)

H H
Shelf Long Edging Cut 5 Shelf Long Edging Cut 6

J G G
Top Long Edging Cut 7 Shelf Cut 8 Shelf Cut 9
Short Short
Edging Edging

J K K
Top Long Edging Cut 10 Top Short Cut 11 Top Short Cut 12
Edging Edging

F Shelf

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I Top

Shelf Short Edging G

H Shelf Long Edging

F Shelf

Shelf Long Edging H

DIY Tip
G Shelf Short Edging

Top Short Edging K

When adding the edging to J Top Long Edging

the shelf (F), you’ll notice
that the long edging (H) is
cut short. That way, it can
fit around the legs when
you assemble the table. I Top
To make sure that the ends
of the edging all line up on
the table top (I), start by
installing the short edging Top Long Edging J
(K) across the ends. Then
add the long edging (J) to
the sides.

K Top Short Edging

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B End Rail
DIY Tip
Front/Back Rail C The front/back rails are inset
from the leg faces--19 mm
for the top rails and 38 mm
for the shelf rails. To make
this process easy during
assembly, rest the top rail
Front/Back Rail C
19 mm
on scraps of 19 mm-thick
Spacer stock, and rest the shelf rail
38 mm
Spacer on scraps of 38 mm-thick
stock.

38 mm
Spacer

F Shelf

Project Notes
As you begin assembling
your cart, make sure that
the front/back rails (C) line
up with the end rails (B).

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Leg A

End Rail B

I Top

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