Turned Leg Media Console

Step 1

Nail the drawer guides to one of the shelves and the underside of the tops, as shown above. Use 1 1/4″ nails and glue.

Step 2

Along with the boards from the first step and the remaining shelf and sides, build the box using 2″ nails or pocket holes screws and glue.

Step 3

Use 1 1/4″ finish nails and glue to add the side trim

Step 4

A little more trim... 1 1/4″ finish nails and glue

Step 5

Step 6

Shelf trim. Keep the top flush to the top, bottom flush to the bottom

Step 7

Pretty and strong. 2″ finish nails and glue

Step 8

Overhangs can be a little tricky – just use glue and remember to fasten through the face and to the vertical trim pieces

Step 9

The back will make everything so strong. Remember to nail to the trim boards in the center shelf too.

Step 10

If your legs come with an existing screw, you can use that to attach your legs. Mine didn’t – they were on clearance, so I drilled pocket holes with my Kreg Jig™ in all four corners and attached it that way to the console. I inset the legs 1/2″ from the outsides.

Step 11

The drawers are simply 1x12s surrounded by 1x6s. I used pocket holes for added strength and built perfect drawers on the very first try!

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.