The Ultimate Guide to One Sheet Plywood Consoles

Are you looking to add a touch of elegance to your home decor? Why not try building a stylish console table out of a single sheet of plywood! This minimalist yet chic design is not only visually appealing but also a versatile piece that can enhance the look of any room in your home.

Wood Products:

  • 3/4" Thick Plywood Sheets – Full-sized Plywood Sheets for Various Woodworking Projects (19 mm thick)

Hardware & Supplies:

  • 1 3/4-Inch Wood Veneer Edge Banding – Durable Veneer Edge Banding for Smooth Finishing (44 mm)
  • 1 1/4-Inch Pocket Screws – High-Quality Pocket Screws for Secure Wood Joinery (32 mm)
  • 1 1/4-Inch Brad Nails – Precision Brad Nails for Fine Woodworking (32 mm)
  • 1-Inch Brad Nails – Versatile 1-Inch Brad Nails for Detailed Wood Projects (25 mm)
  • Wood Glue – Strong Bonding Wood Glue for Seamless Assembly

Cut List & Parts:

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  1. Top – 3/4" x 61" x 16-1/2" (19 mm x 1549 mm x 419 mm)
  2. Bottom – 3/4" x 58-1/2" x 14" (19 mm x 1486 mm x 356 mm)
  3. 4 Long Aprons – 3/4" x 53" x 2-1/2" (19 mm x 1346 mm x 64 mm)
  4. 4 Short Aprons – 3/4" x 9" x 2-1/2" (19 mm x 229 mm x 64 mm)
  5. 6 Front, Back, Middle Legs – 3/4" x 32-1/2" x 3-1/2" (19 mm x 826 mm x 89 mm)
  6. 4 Side Legs – 3/4" x 32-1/2" x 2-1/2" (19 mm x 826 mm x 64 mm)
  7. 24 Curved Pieces – 3/4" x 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" (19 mm x 89 mm x 89 mm)

Directions

Build the Two Sides:

Step 1

Measure, mark, and cut the side legs (3/4" x 32-1/2" x 2-1/2" | 19 mm x 826 mm x 64 mm) and short aprons (3/4" x 9" x 2-1/2" | 19 mm x 229 mm x 64 mm) to size. Drill 3/4-inch (19 mm) pocket holes into the ends of the short aprons and attach them to the side legs using 1 1/4-inch (32 mm) pocket screws. Be sure to drill 3/4-inch (19 mm) pocket holes facing up in the side legs to attach the top in the later steps.

Add the Front and Back Legs:

Step 2

Measure, mark, and cut the front and back legs (3/4" x 32-1/2" x 3-1/2" | 19 mm x 826 mm x 89 mm) to size. Attach the front and back legs to the side legs using 1 1/4-inch (32 mm) brad nails and wood glue.

Attach the Bottom Shelf:

Step 3

Measure, mark, and cut the bottom shelf (3/4" x 58-1/2" x 14" | 19 mm x 1486 mm x 356 mm) to size. Drill 3/4-inch (19 mm) pocket holes into the ends and attach the bottom shelf to the sides using 1 1/4-inch (32 mm) pocket screws.

Attach the Bottom Shelf:

Step 3

Measure, mark, and cut the bottom shelf (3/4" x 58-1/2" x 14" | 19 mm x 1486 mm x 356 mm) to size. Drill 3/4-inch (19 mm) pocket holes into the ends and attach the bottom shelf to the sides using 1 1/4-inch (32 mm) pocket screws.

Add the Long Aprons to the Bottom:

Step 4

Measure, mark, and cut the long aprons (3/4" x 53" x 2-1/2" | 19 mm x 1346 mm x 64 mm) to size. Attach them to the carcass as shown using 1 1/4-inch (32 mm) brad nails and wood glue.

Add the Long Aprons to the Top:

Step 5

Measure, mark, and cut the long aprons (3/4" x 53" x 2-1/2" | 19 mm x 1346 mm x 64 mm) to size. Drill 3/4-inch (19 mm) pocket holes into the ends and attach them to the carcass using 1 1/4-inch (32 mm) pocket screws. Be sure to drill 3/4-inch (19 mm) pocket holes facing up to attach the top in later steps.

Attach the Middle Legs:

Step 6

Measure, mark, and cut the middle legs (3/4" x 32-1/2" x 3-1/2" | 19 mm x 826 mm x 89 mm) to size. Drill 3/4-inch (19 mm) pocket holes into the ends, find the midpoint in the carcass, and attach the middle legs using 1 1/4-inch (32 mm) pocket screws.

Add the Curved Details:

Step 7

Measure, mark, and cut the curved pieces (3/4" x 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" | 19 mm x 89 mm x 89 mm) using a jigsaw, bandsaw, or scroll saw. Attach them as shown using wood glue and 1-inch (25 mm) brad nails.

Add the Underside Support:

Step 8

Measure, mark, and cut the middle support (3/4" x 53" x 2-1/2" | 19 mm x 1346 mm x 64 mm) to size. Drill 3/4-inch (19 mm) pocket holes into the ends and attach the support as shown using 1 1/4-inch (32 mm) pocket screws.

Attach the Top:

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Measure, mark, and cut the top (3/4" x 61" x 16-1/2" | 19 mm x 1549 mm x 419 mm) to size. Position it over the carcass with a 1/2-inch (13 mm) overhang on all sides. Attach the top using 1 1/4-inch (32 mm) pocket screws driven from the aprons underneath.