A Simple to Build Table with Lots of Style
This table is great for all skill levels – plain and simple, and can be finished in a variety of ways! The Daisy console table plans are drawn without a shelf at the bottom but one can easily be added by cutting a piece of plywood and notching the corners to fit. The table is slim enough to fit in virtually any space, plus the top trim can be routed with a decorative edge for an extra fancy touch!
Materials:
- 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws (<– affiliate link!)
- Wood glue
- Sandpaper (100, 150, 220 grits)
- Finishing supplies (primer & paint, or stain, sealer)
Lumber:
- 2 – 1×2 at 6′
- 2 – 1×2 at 8′
- 2 – 1×6 at 6′
- 1 sheet of 3/4″ plywood
Cut List:
- 4 – 2×2 at 35-1/4″ – Legs
- 2 – 1×6 at 8″ – Upper Side Stretchers
- 2 – 1×2 at 8″ – Lower Side Stretchers
- 2 – 1×6 at 50″ – Upper Stretchers
- 2 – 1×2 at 50″ – Lower Stretchers
- 2 – 1×2 at 14″ – Top Trim
- 2 – 1×2 at 59″ – Top Trim
- 1 – 3/4″ plywood at 14″ x 56″ – Top
Step One
Cut the pieces for the legs and the side stretchers. With the pocket hole jig set for 3/4″ material, drill pocket holes in each end of the stretchers, as well as one long edge of each 1×6 stretcher to attach the top. Secure the stretchers to the legs using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws. The stretchers will be located 1/4″ back from the outside face of the legs. A close quarter drill or right angle drill attachment may be needed to get into the tight space. (I own both of these tools and they certainly come in handy!)
Step Two
Cut the pieces for the longer stretchers. Drill pocket holes in each end of the stretchers, as well as one long edge of each 1×6 stretcher to attach the top. Secure the stretchers to the legs using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws. The stretchers will be located 1/4″ back from the outside face of the legs.
Step Three
Cut the pieces for the top and the top trim. Drill pocket holes in each end of the shorter trim pieces and all four edges of the top panel. Secure the sides of the trim first, using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws, then secure the longer pieces.
The top will overhang the frame by 3″ on all sides. Secure in place using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.
Finish as desired!
The table is narrow enough that baskets can actually balance on the lower stretchers, if desired! Have any questions about the Daisy console table plans? Let me know at cher {at} designsbystudioc.com!
This post contains links to a site of which I am an affiliate. What that means is that if the link is clicked and a purchase is made, I will receive a commission. I really do own those two tools and use them all the time!
Originally posted 2014-06-04 08:00:33.
