Such a simple plan and will work with so many design styles even though it’s modern as a stand alone piece. Add a basket underneath, give it a rubbed finish, a voila a rustic version you shall have.
Some of the Other Pieces in the 2×2 Collection:
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Under $25
- Tape Measure
- Sander
- Drill
- Kreg Jig
- Saw
- 1 – 2×2 at 8’
- 2 – 1×2 at 6’
- 1/4 Sheet of 3/4” Ply at 2’x4’
- 3″ Screws
- 2” Screws
- 1 1/4″ Screws
- Wood Glue
- Wood Filler
- Sanding Supplies
- Finishing Supplies
- A. 4 – 1×2 at 18″ (Base Frame)
- B. 4 – 1×2 at 16.5″ (Base Frame)
- C. 4 – 3/4” x 3/4” Square Dowel Trim at 16 1/2″ (Shelf Supports)
- D. 4 – 3/4” x 3/4” Square Dowel Trim at 15″ (Shelf Supports)
- E. 4 – 2×2 at 15″ (Legs)
- F. 2 – 3/4″ Plywood at 16 1/2″x16 1/2″ (Shelf Tops)
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Build your Base Frame: Join the Outside 1×2’s using 2” Screws and Glue. Fasten the 3/4” square dowel trim to the 1×2’s using 1 1/4” screws and glue. Be sure to countersink for the most professional appearance.
Drop in the Base Top: Use your 1 1/4” screws and glue to attach from underneath the 3/4” square trim pieces. Avoid placing screws in the corners as you will need to have that space free for the next step to secure the Legs.
Fasten the Legs in Place: Use 3” Screws and glue to fasten each leg in place and place 2 screws per leg from underneath, up through the 3/4” square trim, and through the base top into the Legs themselves.
Construct the Upper Frame just as in Step 1. Attach it to the Legs using 2” screws and glue and by securing down into the legs through the 3/4” square trim.
Drop in the Top: If you want to secure this top down, you may using finish nails. I would most likely leave it unsecured for ease of cleaning and removing.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
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