Remodelholic called, and I thought participating in the 2x4 and More Name feature week would be fun. A while ago, I saw this modern-style console table, and I wanted to try those funky legs today. It was the perfect piece to make from all 2x4s and also easy.
How to Make a 2x4 Console Table
What do you think about that style? I think the console table's legs might be a little heavy, but it doesn't matter from which angle you look at it; they look distinct.
How to Make a 2x4 Console Table Simple 2x4 lumber creates a rustic console table.
Materials:
6 - 2″ x 4″ x 8′ studs (actual size 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″)
1 -Corner Brace (pack of 4) - ORB spray painted, optional
2 1/2″ pocket hole screws
Wood glue
Spray paint with metallic finish
Stain with Golden Oak and Kona
Most of the hardware that I left out from the list of supplies I had on hand from other projects, the wood and braces were around $25 total.
Tools:
Miter Saw
Drill
Pocket hole jig
Belt Sander
Sander
Measuring Tape
List of Cuts:
2 - 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 48″ each mitered at 45 degrees on each end (fit for joining)
3 - 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 45″
2 - 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 21″
2 - 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 24″ each mitered at 45 degrees on each end (fit for joining)
2 - 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 13 1/2″ each mitered at 45 degrees on each end (fit for joining)
2 - 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 10″ each mitered at 45 degrees on each end (fit for joining)
2 - 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 28 1/8″ each with a single direction 25-degree miter/10-degree bevel cut (use a 0-degree right and 25-degree miter)
2 - 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 26 3/4″ each with a single direction 20-degree miter/6-degree bevel cut (use a 0-degree left and 20-degree miter)
Step 1 - Assemble the Top
Drill pocket holes in the 45″ 2x4 pieces for 1 1/2″ material. Drill pocket holes to join the three boards together and later drill pocket holes around the edges to secure the sides. Join the 3 - 45″ pieces together using wood glue and 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws.
Cut two 48″ pieces and two 13 1/2″ pieces to fit around the 45″ board. Keep the 45″ board underneath and secure the 48″ and 13 1/2″ side boards using wood glue and 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws. The tops of the side pieces and the 45″ pieces should all be flush.
Step 2 - Assemble the Base
Drill pocket holes in the 21″ 2x4 pieces for 1 1/2″ material. Drill pocket holes to join both boards together and later drill pocket holes around the edges to secure the sides. Join the 21″ boards together using wood glue and 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws.
Cut two 24″ pieces and two 10″ pieces to fit around the 21″ board. Keep the 21″ board underneath and secure the 24″ and 10″ side boards using wood glue and 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws. The tops of the side pieces and the 21″ pieces should all be flush."
Step 3 - Sanding/Staining
Before attaching the legs, sand the top and bottom pieces for comfort.
Using this belt sander is quite easy, but you'll need to make sure all your batteries are charged as you'll be going through them. It's a great tool for smaller to medium-sized construction, and it doesn't feel like it's running away with you as there's a trigger lock too, so you don't have to keep the trigger pressed all the time!
To tension the sanding belt, turn the front wheel towards you. (If your sanding belt starts to wander, tighten it a bit.)
Press the button and move the palm handle up and down, so it's comfortable for you.
If you need to change the belt, release the tension and pull the side lever and that's it.
Belt sanders are made to remove a lot of material, so the grit is usually quite coarse and will leave gouges. If you're planning to stain your table, then after that, use sandpaper with a grit of 120 or more. Sand in the direction of the wood grain.
For this finish, I lightly rubbed a golden oak stain on the top and bottom parts. I used a chip brush and dabbed the stain lightly with a dry brush (a little stain on the brush and pounced on a paper towel) onto the corners, mostly focusing on the edges.
Step 4 - Assembly Preparation
Chisel out the legs in the base. The notch should be large enough for the tenons to fit. Cut 2 notches per leg, about 3 1/4″ from the long side and 7 1/2″ and 9″ from the short side.
Mark the location of the outer corner for each leg.
Inspect your legs and determine which way they'll go. The 25/10 angle will be outward and the 20/6 angle will be inward and either forward or backward.
Drill pocket holes on the top of the legs facing the back.
For ORB legs - Sand the legs smooth, prime with paint primer, let dry. Lightly sand the dry primer and evenly spray with Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint and let dry. Now spray the corner brackets as well.
Step 5
From the underside of the base, attach each leg with 2 1/2″ screws. Then place the top over the legs and secure them with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws.
Thank you for pinning the 2×4 Console Table!
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