Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Hey friends, let's build another budget friendly dupe! This time--a console table with open shelving!
I found this popular shelf online and couldn't believe the price tag--$500?! Who is paying that?!
So I did a little figuring and realized you can build it for $50 in lumber. Which...if you're keeping tabs, that's 90% less. Which is kind of...a lot.
In this video, I'm sharing exactly how to build it so I hope you enjoy seeing how this one came together and I also hope you enjoy a $450 savings!
Grab the printable building plans for this project here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/tables/products/console-shelf-sofa-table-plans
Check out additional tips and project tutorial here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-console-shelf
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SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
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Helpful resources for the project:
How to cut your own 2x2s: woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How, when, and why to use the Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-the-kreg-micro-pocket-hole-jig
Tools & Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/oB1PO
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/raXZAB
Kreg 720 Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3REtKTt
Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/449SSad
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Clamps
Kreg MultiMark: amzn.to/4hlGzxY
Materials:
(3) 1x12x6′ boards
(4) 1x2x8′ boards
(2) 2x2x8′ boards
100 count box 1 ¼” Pocket Hole Screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
(6) 2 ½″ Pocket Hole Screws: amzn.to/4hdw3qM
(25) 2″ wood screws
Finish: Minwax Water Based Semi-Transparent in Aged Oak
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Materials and Cost Breakdown
01:35 Cutting Down the Parts
02:33 Assembling the Side Frames
04:28 Assembling the Middle Frame
05:07 Completing the Base
05:41 Cutting and Installing the Shelves
07:51 FINAL REVEAL
Hey friends, let's build another budget friendly dupe! This time--a console table with open shelving!
I found this popular shelf online and couldn't believe the price tag--$500?! Who is paying that?!
So I did a little figuring and realized you can build it for $50 in lumber. Which...if you're keeping tabs, that's 90% less. Which is kind of...a lot.
In this video, I'm sharing exactly how to build it so I hope you enjoy seeing how this one came together and I also hope you enjoy a $450 savings!
Grab the printable building plans for this project here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/tables/products/console-shelf-sofa-table-plans
Check out additional tips and project tutorial here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-console-shelf
**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Helpful resources for the project:
How to cut your own 2x2s: woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How, when, and why to use the Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-the-kreg-micro-pocket-hole-jig
Tools & Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/oB1PO
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/raXZAB
Kreg 720 Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3REtKTt
Kreg Micro Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/449SSad
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Clamps
Kreg MultiMark: amzn.to/4hlGzxY
Materials:
(3) 1x12x6′ boards
(4) 1x2x8′ boards
(2) 2x2x8′ boards
100 count box 1 ¼” Pocket Hole Screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
(6) 2 ½″ Pocket Hole Screws: amzn.to/4hdw3qM
(25) 2″ wood screws
Finish: Minwax Water Based Semi-Transparent in Aged Oak
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Materials and Cost Breakdown
01:35 Cutting Down the Parts
02:33 Assembling the Side Frames
04:28 Assembling the Middle Frame
05:07 Completing the Base
05:41 Cutting and Installing the Shelves
07:51 FINAL REVEAL
