These DIY X-base console table plans are a simple way to make your own rustic console table, and are easy to adjust to almost any width. This version of the X-base console table is designed to sit just about the same height as most counter tops at 33 1/2″. It’s also designed to be a good width to sit most cable boxes and components for a tv that is mounted above it.
Materials
- 1 – 2×8 at 8′
- 1 – 4×4 at 3′
- 1 – 1×4 at 4′
- 2 – 2×4 at 3′
Tools
- Saw (circular, miter, or table)
- Drill/Driver
- Sander and sandpaper
- Hammer/nail gun
- Square
- Tape measure
- Wood glue
- Wood screws
- Brad nails.
Step 1: Cut the 8 pieces for the X supports
This is probably the most complex step of the entire build because you need to make two separate miter cuts. The first miter is cut at 63.7° (26.3° from 90). The second miter is the opposite, a 26.3° angle (or 63.7° off the 90). If you’re using a table saw, you need to set your blade to the 63.7° angle and then stand your 2×4 on end to make one cut and then lay it flat to make the other. Using a miter saw is a little more complicated, as most don’t allow you to make a cut on an angle that steep – at least not safely (so I’m not going to go into that here).
Step 2: Assemble the lower X base
One of the nice things about these X-base console table plans, is that using the 1x4s in the design allows you to drive your screws up through it into the upright 2×4 and the bottoms of the X-base supports. This saves you from having to use as many pocket hole screws – which means less exposed fasteners.
Use wood glue and 2 1/2″ wood screws to first attach the 26 1/4″ upright 2×4. Ensure that this board is centered in the middle of the 1×4.
Next, again using wood glue, use 1 1/2″ wood screws to attach the bottoms of the lower X supports to the 1×4 and 2″ wood screws to secure the tops of the lower X supports to the upright 2×4. Then repeat the process with the top X supports.
Step 3: Attach the base and feet
Start by cutting your 4×4 into two 15″ pieces. The cut a 45 degree miter on the top of each end, 1 3/4″ up from the bottom and 1 3/4″ in from the edge. Cut four pieces of 1×4 at 3 1/2″ width, and attach with wood glue and brad nails to the outside bottom edges of the 4×4 to form the feet.
Once you have your bases built, use wood glue and brad nails through the 1×4 and down into the base to attach the two sections you just built.
Step 4: Attach the stretcher
Now that you have both of your leg assemblies built for this X-base console table, the next step is to attach the stretcher. The stretcher is just a 29″ piece of 2×4. Use two 5″ lag screws from the outside of each X base into the end of the stretcher to attach this piece. I recommend pre-drilling the holes for these, and also counter-sinking the heads. This also gives you the option of putting plugs over the heads to hide these screws.
Step 5: Attach the top
These X-base console table plans are designed so that you can use a single 2x8x8′ for the table top. Cut the 2×8 into two pieces each 44″ in lenght. After you cut the 2×8, there’s no need to attach the two boards to each other – simply use wood glue and screws through the 1×4 on the top of each X base to secure the top in place. Of course, you want to ensure you have the boards positioned perfectly before screwing them in. This should mean a 4″ overhang on each end, and a 1/2″ overhang on the sides.
Now that your construction is done, all you have left is to sand, paint or stain, and enjoy!
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