Slatted Console Table
Introduction: Slatted Console Table
This slatted console table take inspiration from our 100+ year old house and from the "Vedima Console" by Lulu and Georgia.
Supplies
Materials
* White Oak
* 2" screws
* Finish - I used water based polyurethane
Tools
* Table Saw
* Jig Saw
* Biscuit Joiner
* Router w/ 1/4" round over
* Drill - with a few different sized bits
* Drill Press w/ Plug hole bit
* Orbital Sander
Step 1: The Slats
* Cut the slats to the desired width. Mine are 1" wide
* Use a router table to make a round over edge to the slats. 599
I used 1/4"
* Sand smooth
Step 2: The Shelves - Assembly
* The white oak that I purchased was already planed and had straight edges.
* I lined up the boards to find the best matches for each.
* I used a biscuit joiner to keep the shelves plane.
* I made (3) 14" x 64" shelves and sanded them to remove marks and glue.
Step 3: The Shelves - Round Ends
* Mark out a 7" radius circle at the ends of the boards
* Cut just outside of the line with the jog saw
* I made a circle cutting template with spare plywood to attach to the router. Using a trim bit, I smoothed out the edges to meet the line.
Step 4: The Shelves - Cut Notches
* I made a template out of 1/4" plywood with the size and spacing of my slats.
* Transfer the pattern onto the boards
* Drill corners to fit the round over edges of your slats
* Cut the straight edges with the jig saw
* I used an offcut of the slats to ensure a good fit.
Step 5: Console - Assembly
* I made a spacer jig out of mdf and 2x4s to establish the heights of my shelves.
* Center the shelves and begin laying the slats into the notches
* I left the slats long on one end. They will be cut and sanded flush at the end.
Step 6: Console - Attachments
* Drill pilot holes for screw attachments
* Drill an oversized hole to recess the screw about 1/2 way through the slat
* Install screw
* Cut plugs the same size as the oversized hole
* Insert plugs into the screw holes and sand flush
Step 7: Console - Base
* Leave 4 slats that are directly across from one another for the legs
* Stop the round over where it leaves enough room for the space beneath the bottom shelf to attach flush to another piece.
* Install these longer pieces in the designated notches
* Install a piece of wood to connect the front and back legs
* Install another piece of wood horizontally to connect the left and right bases
Step 8: Finish Console
* Sand smooth to a fine grit
* Apply finish
* Style and enjoy! 599