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This shelf is 38″ high by 13″ wide and it’s multipurpose function allows you to use it as a coffee bar or kitchen island. It’s made exclusively out of framing lumber and is a quick project for beginner level builders.

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Table Saw
    Table Saw
  • Tape Measure
    Tape Measure

Materials

Wood Products

  • 2 Board , 8ft , 1x2"
  • 1 Board , 6ft , 1x1 1/2"
  • 1 Board , 6ft , 1x2 1/2"
  • 1 Board , 12ft , 1x3 1/2"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 1 Wood Glue
  • 52 1 1/4" Pocket hole screws
  • 1 1 cup Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint (Ironstone)
  • 1 Miss Mustard Seed - Clear Furniture Wax
  • 1 Brush
  • 1 Sandpaper (220 grit or higher)

Cut List & Parts

  • 4 Legs , 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 38"
  • 2 Long Top Board , 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 16"
  • 2 Short Top Board , 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 12"
  • 2 Long Bottom Board , 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 16"
  • 2 Short Bottom Board , 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 12"
  • 10 Shelf boards top and bottom , 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 12"

Directions

  • Step 1: Measure and cut

    Make your cuts for the shelf:
    2"x8' (4) @ 38" | 2.5"x6' (2) @ 16" and (2) @ 12" | 1.5"x6' (2) @ 16" and (2) @ 12" | 3.5"x12' (10) @ 12"
    *Tip: I trimmed the edges of both lumber pieces for the legs (1" x 2" x 8") to achive a crisp finish.

    NOTE: Please note that all 1" lumber measures 3/4".

  • Step 2: Assemble the Legs

    Lay out all four of the 38" pieces for the legs, connecting two legs with the 1 1/2 x 16" on the top and the 2 1/2 x 16" piece 12" from the bottom up. Mark where the pocket holes should go with a carpenter's pencil and drill 3/4" pocket holes using your Kreg Jig. Assemble the legs using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.

  • Step 3: Attach the side Boards

    Pre-drill pocket holes with the Kreg Jig for 3/4" material into the ends of the 2 1/2 x 12" cuts. Attach 2 1/2 x 12"s to the leg frames using 1 1/4" pocket screws.

  • Step 4: Attach bottom & top Shelf

    Drill pocket screw holes for 3/4" material with the Kreg Jig along the ends of the 3/4"x3 1/2"x12" boards.
    Attach the boards to the edge of the base with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, leaving 1/4" gap between each board (see image for reference)

  • Finish as desired

    Sand the shelf until smooth and fill any visible pocket holes if desired. For the shelf, I used Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint (color: Ironstone) followed by Miss Mustard Seed's Wax.
    I applied four thin, coats of milk paint and let it completely dry. Then sanded lightly by hand using 220 grit sand paper.