Build your own end tables! These gorgeous rustic style end tables are built from 2x4s and lumber. We love the large size and the open bottom shelf. Stain or paint any color. Our beginner friendly plans make it easy with step by step diagrams, shopping list and cut list.
Also in this Collection: Rustic X Console Table, Rustic X Coffee Table and Rustic X Bench Plans

Preparation
- 2 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 1 - 1x12 @ 3 feet long
- 2 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
- 2 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long corner bracket hardware decorative bolts
- 2 1/2" and 1 1/4" Pocket Hole screws
- wood glue
- 8 - 2X4 @ 22 1/2" - Legs
- 4 - 2X2 @ 16" - Trim
- 2 - 1X12 @ 16" - Bottom shelf
- 2 - 2X2 @ 26 1/2" (LONG POINT TO SHORT POINT, ENDS ARE PARALLEL, 50 DEGREES OFF SQUARE) *
- 4 - 2x2 @ 13 1/4" (Longest edge, one end cut at 50 degrees off square, other end cut at 10 degrees off square, see diagram) *
- 5 - 2x6 @ 27" - Top
*You may wish to trace and cut these in place
Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!
Instructions
Step 1
Step 4
Now it's time to fit your cross braces. A standard miter saw should cut a 50 degree angle off square. If not, you will need to mark it with a square (remember 50 degrees is off square, so that means the angle off the board edge would be 40 degrees.
Another trick is to just hold the board in place, mark the angles, and cut. These aren't support boards or anything like that, so some glue and a few nails or countersunk screws from top/bottom will do the trick.
TIP: We recommend building the entire X first, the attaching the complete X inside the end table.
Step 5
Step 6
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
Comments
Hillary (not verified)
Wed, 01/02/2013 - 22:10
Just drilled a 1/2" hole and
Just drilled a 1/2" hole and glued them in. :)
Elisha (not verified)
Wed, 01/02/2013 - 22:05
I just made two of these side
I just made two of these side tables yesterday and it was simple, quick and they look fantastic. So excited to have somewhere to tuck away the kids toys. Thank you for the great plans!
passionlab
Sun, 04/14/2013 - 15:36
Many thanks again, i will
Many thanks again, i will soon do another model you created, still with wooden pallets.superiorpaper.org
mainman38
Mon, 04/29/2013 - 22:00
Hardware
Can someone point me in the right direction where to get the decorative bolts and the corner brackets in black or any decorative type of color.
In reply to Hardware by mainman38
Jake
Tue, 04/30/2013 - 04:23
Kennedy Hardware
You will not find much at Big Blue or Big Orange so the best way is to check the internet. I use a firm called Kennedy Hardware. They have a great selection but you have to order enough to justify the shipping charge. www.kennedyhardware.com
Gibson_J45
Fri, 09/20/2013 - 15:15
Decorative Hardware
The hardware are just standard bolts and L-brackets that have been painted black. See below excerpt from "The Friendly House":
"There are two kinds of decorative hardware on the table. Down at the bottom of each leg is a 1/2" x 1" hex bolt, available for under fifty cents each at hardware stores. To attach them, I drilled 1/2" holes in the table legs where I wanted the bolts to go and then used wood glue to keep the bolts in the holes. The brackets at the top are simple L-brackets that cost a few bucks each. They don't come with screws -- I used #8 one inch screws to attach them to the corners of the table. Both the bolts and the brackets came in a shiny steel finish which I sprayed with flat black spray paint. Once the corner brackets were attached, the heads of the screws were painted with the same black paint,"
http://thefriendlyhome.blogspot.com/2012/07/oxidized-x-coffee-table.html
mainman38
Tue, 04/30/2013 - 14:42
Thank you
Appreciate it
mainman38
Tue, 04/30/2013 - 14:42
Thank you
Appreciate it
mainman38
Tue, 04/30/2013 - 14:44
one more question
what did you look under on the kennedy website
mainman38
Tue, 04/30/2013 - 14:44
one more question
what did you look under on the kennedy website