Entryway Console

By Smashing DIY
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Need a fun stylish storage console for the entryway? Check out this fun build.

Difficulty moderate

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)

Materials

Wood Products

  • 7 Board , 2x2 , 72"
  • 1 Board , Project Panel , 15.75" x 48"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 1 Pack of 50 - 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws
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Cut List & Parts

  • 4 Side Legs , 33-3/4"
  • 4 Leg Braces , 12 1/2"
  • 4 Long Braces , 44 1/2"
  • 4 Side Braces , 28" @ 10 degrees
  • 2 Back Braces , 32" @ 60 degrees and 30 degrees
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Directions

  • Start Building Console Legs

    Attach the 2x2 support (12 1/2") to the 2x2s (33 3/4") using a Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System on a 1 1/2" setting, with 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws to attach along with Wood Glue.

    Note: The pocket holes on the bottom support should face up on the top support.

    Step 1

  • Build Console Leg

    Attach the bottom 2x2 support (12 1/2") to the 2x2s (33 3/4") using a Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System on a 1 1/2" setting, with 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws to attach along with Wood Glue.

    Note: The pocket holes on the supports should face down on the bottom support.

    Step 2

  • Attach Top Console Legs

    Attach the 2x2 (44 1/2") supports to the console legs using a Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System on a 1 1/2" setting, with 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws to attach along with Wood Glue.

    Note: The pocket holes on the supports should face up on the support.

    Step 3

  • Attach Bottom Console Legs

    Attach the bottom 2x2 (44 1/2") supports to the console legs using a Kreg Jig K4 Pocket Hole System on a 1 1/2" setting, with 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws to attach along with Wood Glue.

    Note: The pocket holes on the supports should face down on the support.

    Step 4

  • Add Side Supports

    Attach the four 2x2 (28") supports to the console legs using a brad nailer and 2" brad nails.

    Two 2x2s should be placed on both sides.

    Step 5

  • Attach Back Supports

    Attach the two 2x2 (32") with a brad nailer and 2" brad nails. The top 2x2 should be cut at 30 degrees and bottom angle should be cut at 60 degrees.

    Step 6

  • Attach Console Top

    Attach the project panel top to the completed console bottom using 2" brad nails.

    Step 7