{"id":886,"date":"2024-06-05T18:12:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T10:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/diy-x-panel-side-table\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T14:42:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T06:42:13","slug":"diy-x-panel-side-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/?p=886","title":{"rendered":"DIY X Panel Side Table"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hey there, everyone! \u00a0Last week I shared the plans for my DIY X Panel Coffee Table and today I\u2019m sharing the plans for its little sidekick, this DIY X Panel side table. \u00a0I\u2019ve been wanting a furniture set in our great room for so long. \u00a0Especially side tables. \u00a0The room just felt so stark without it and we might have even brought spools in the house last year to use as side tables when friends came over to watch NFL playoff games. \u00a0Don\u2019t judge. \u00a0I know I can\u2019t be the only one:)<\/p>\n

I have to give a huge shout out to Osborne Wood Products for providing the legs for this beautiful table. \u00a0I chose the Heritage End Table legs for this project in knotty pine. \u00a0I have also included affiliate links to some of the products I used. \u00a0Should you purchase an item from one of these links, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/p>\n

Before beginning this project, make sure you download and read the printable project plans as well as this entire tutorial. \u00a0The shopping list and the cut list for this project are located at the beginning of the printable plans. \u00a0Let\u2019s get started, shall we?<\/span><\/p>\n

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As I mentioned with the coffee table tutorial, I wanted square edges on all of my lumber, so I purchased oversized boards and ripped them down on my table saw. \u00a02x4s became 2x3s, 2x3s became 2x2s, etc.<\/p>\n

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I precut and predrilled all of my wood pieces for the frame of the side table before I started assembling. \u00a0I also found it much easier to sand all of the pieces down before I assembled it. \u00a0Set the table legs upside down on a smooth, flat surface to begin the assembly. \u00a0If your surface isn\u2019t flat, you\u2019ll know it when you flip your table over and you end up with a rocking horse;) \u00a0<\/p>\n

Mark 1\/2\u2033 in from the outside edges of the legs. \u00a0This is where you\u2019ll line up the apron pieces. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Glue and clamp the top portion of the frame together, then attach the apron pieces to the legs with 2 1\/2\u2033 pocket screws. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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To attach the stretcher pieces on the lower portion of the legs, you\u2019ll again mark 1\/2\u2033 in from the edges of the legs. \u00a0Cut 14 1\/2\u2033 scrap pieces of wood to act as spacers to hold the stretcher pieces in place. \u00a0Glue and clamp the stretchers, then attach with 2 1\/2\u2033 pocket screws.<\/p>\n

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To measure the X Pieces, set a 1\u00d72 against the side of the table and make a mark on the inside face of the board to determine the angle and the length of the piece. \u00a0Figure out the angle on your miter saw by lining up the blade with the pencil mark. \u00a0In this case, the angles were about 45 degrees. \u00a0Use the first piece you cut as a template for the 7 remaining pieces, making sure to dry fit everything for a proper fit. \u00a0For the other portion of the X, place one of the long pieces perpendicular to the first piece. \u00a0Mark the inside face in the center to determine the length and angle of the cuts. \u00a0In this case, the angle was approximately 3 degrees.<\/p>\n

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Dry fit all of your X pieces to ensure a proper fit. \u00a0Using a pencil, mark the underside of each of the X pieces where the pocket holes will be drilled. \u00a0This prevents any mistakes where holes are drilled on the wrong side and are more visible.<\/p>\n

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When drilling holes in the X pieces, set the stop collar on the drill bit to 3\/4\u2033 thickness. \u00a0Set the Kreg Jig to 1\u2033 thickness to drill the 45 degree angles. \u00a0For the 3 degree angles, set the thickness at 3\/4\u2033.<\/p>\n

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For the Xs, you\u2019ll want to use a small right angle driver or offset adapter. \u00a0Fully attach the long portion of the X with 1 1\/4\u2033 pocket screws. \u00a0For the smaller portions, partially drive in all of the screws to hold them into place and then alternate between upper and lower portions to drive the screws in fully.<\/p>\n

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For the top, drill pocket holes into the boards to attach them together. \u00a0Glue the edges and clamp together, then use 2 1\/2\u2033 pocket screws to attach the boards together. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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To finish off the side table, I brushed on a coat of wood conditioner and let it soak in for about 15 minutes. \u00a0I then layered stain colors, starting with Golden Oak, Weathered Oak, then a thin layer of Special Walnut. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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The top is attached with desktop fasteners which sit flush with the top of the aprons. \u00a0To do this, use a 3\/4\u2033 forstner or spade bit, then drill holes approximately 1\/8\u2033 deep, or until the fasteners sit flush. \u00a0Attach the fasteners with 1 1\/4\u2033 wood screws. \u00a0Center the top onto the base, making sure the overhang on each side is equal. \u00a0Reach through the Xs and attach the top with 1 1\/4\u2033 wood screws through the open hole in the desktop fasteners.<\/p>\n

Once the top is attached, finish with a coat of polycrylic. \u00a0I found the easiest way to do this is with my HomeRight Finish Max. \u00a0Between the turned legs and all those Xs, it saved me HOURS of work with a brush. \u00a0No need to dilute the polycrylic. \u00a0Just use it straight from the can.<\/p>\n

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I can\u2019t even begin to tell you how much I love having actual furniture (not spools) in my great room now! \u00a0The room feels so much more warm and inviting now. \u00a0Can you envision these babies in your living room? \u00a0Make sure you download the printable plans so you can build your own! \u00a0If you do build them, don\u2019t be shy. \u00a0Share them with me and I\u2019d love to feature you on Instagram and Facebook! \u00a0Don\u2019t forget to pin this project for later!<\/p>\n

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