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! from include everything g to get started- photos, video, diagrams, shopping and cut list and real, reader submitted photos. Related: Waterfall Grand Console Plans
Specifications
| Project type | Console Table Plans |
|---|---|
| Room | dining room |
| Style | Modern Style Furniture Plans |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
- 2 - 1x12 @ 10 feet long
- 4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
- (75) 1-1/4" coarse thread pocket hole screws
- 1-1/4" brad nails
- wood glue
- 120 grit sandpaper
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)
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- kreg-jig
- drill
- compound miter saw
- nailer
- sander
Step-by-step 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).
Lay one of the face frames down, pocket holes facing upward.
Attach the top to the top of the face frame. The top outside should be perfectly flush. The corners should match perfectly. Do not overdrive pocket hole screws.
Step 3
Drill pocket holes along both sides of the two side pieces. Avoid pocket holes where the bottom shelf is attached in the next step. Attach the sides to the face frame, carefully matching the outside edges with the face frame. Also attach the 1x12 corners together with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Drill 3/4" pocket holes along all four sides of the bottom shelf.
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.
Carefully place the side panels inside the legs, and use 1-1/4" brad nails to attach.
I also used three pocket hole screws to screw through the bottom into the bottom edge of the inside side panels.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/52-waterfall-framed-console