52" Waterfall Framed Console

Save hundreds and build your own waterfall framed console table. This beauty costs about $100 to DIY and is solid pine wood. It’s gorgeous!

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Difficulty: Intermediate

How I Built This Console

Measures 52" wide x 12-3/4" deep x 30" tall

SHOPPING LIST
COMMON MATERIALS

1 1/4 inch finish nails
1 1/4 Pocket Hole Screws

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CUT LIST
  • 2 - 1x3 @ 52" - long point to long point measurement, both ends cut at 45 degree angle, ends NOT parallel (face
    frame)
  • 2 - 1x3 @ 30" - long point to long point measurement, both ends cut at 45 degree angle, ends NOT parallel (face
    frame)
  • 1 - 1x12 @ 52" - long point to long point measurement, both ends cut at 45 degree bevel, ends NOT parallel (top)
  • 2 - 1x12 @ 30" - long point measurement, ONE end cut at 45 degree bevel (sides)
  • 1 - 1x12 @ 50-1/2" (bottom shelf)
  • 2 - 1x12 @ 26-3/4" (inside sides)

Instructions

STEP 1

Build two face frames, carefully matching corners. It is very important to do a great job here as the face frames are what you will see and set the square of the project.
Make sure the two face frames are identical matches (place on top of each other and check).

STEP 2

  1. Lay one of the face frames down, pocket holes facing upward.
  2. Attach the top to the top of the face frame.
  3. The top outside should be perfectly flush.
  4. The corners should match perfectly.
  5. Do not overdrive pocket hole screws.

STEP 3

  1. Drill pocket holes along both sides of the two side pieces. Avoid pocket holes where the bottom shelf is attached in the next step.
  2. Attach the sides to the face frame, carefully matching the outside edges with the face frame.
  3. Also attach the 1x12 corners together with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.

STEP 4

  1. Drill 3/4" pocket holes along all four sides of the bottom shelf.
  2. Attach to the face frame and the sides with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

STEP 5

Flip over and attach the second face frame with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

STEP 6

  1. Carefully place the side panels inside the legs, and use 1-1/4" brad nails to attach.
  2. I also used three pocket hole screws to screw through the bottom into the bottom edge of the inside side panels.
Finishing Instructions
  1. Fill any nail holes with wood filler and let dry.
  2. Fill any gaps in the outside corners if needed.
  3. Sand the entire project with 120 grit sandpaper, working in the direction of the wood grain.
  4. Remove sanding residue with a vacuum and damp lint free cloth.
Finish Used
  1. I applied a golden oak stain.
  2. I toned the golden oak stain with a little white paint and water.
  3. A final coat of poly was added to the top and shelf for added protection.
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