Simple, sturdy desks, dining tables and console tables built from standard lumber. Download the free previews to check sizes and styles, then get the full plan when you are ready to build.
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What's free and what's in the full plans
- Free preview: overall size, skill level, build time, dimensioned views and tool list
- Full plan ($9.99 each): complete shopping list, cut list, illustrated step-by-step instructions and finishing notes
7 free desk and table plans
48" Computer Desk 48" x 28" x 28.5"
A simple, sturdy 48-inch desk built entirely from 2x4 lumber. Two side frames and a solid plank top make it a great first furniture project for a home office.
Size: 48" W x 28" D x 28.5" H · Skill: Beginner · Build time: 4–6 hours
Free PDF preview | Plan details | Full plan $9.99
60" Computer Desk with Two Drawers and Open Shelf
A 60-inch desk with a built-in drawer cabinet: two drawers on ball-bearing slides plus an open shelf. The plan covers the desk frame, the cabinet, drawer boxes, fronts and pulls.
Size: 60" W x 21" D x 31.5" H · Skill: Beginner · Build time: 8–12 hours
Free PDF preview | Plan details | Full plan $9.99
Small Dining Bench 18" x 12" x 18"
A small 2x4 bench or stool for the dining table, entryway or plant stand. It's one of the quickest builds in the collection, perfect for beginners.
Size: 18" W x 12" D x 18" H · Skill: Beginner · Build time: 4–6 hours
Free PDF preview | Plan details | Full plan $9.99
Haven Dining Table & 4 Chairs
Build a complete dining set: a 60-inch plank table and four matching slat-back chairs. It's all made from 2x4 and 1x4 lumber with screws, with no special joinery.
Size: Table 60" W x 28" D x 31.5" H · Skill: Beginner · Build time: 4–6 hours
Free PDF preview | Plan details | Full plan $9.99
48" Garden Picnic Table & Bench Set
A garden dining set with a 48-inch plank table and two matching benches, all built from 2x4 lumber.
Size: Table 48" W x 28" D x 28.5" H · Skill: Beginner · Build time: 4–6 hours
Free PDF preview | Plan details | Full plan $9.99
Garden Picnic Table 48" x 28" x 28.5"
A simple 48-inch outdoor table built from 2x4 lumber. Use it as a garden dining table, potting table or patio console.
Size: 48" W x 28" D x 28.5" H · Skill: Beginner · Build time: 4–6 hours
Free PDF preview | Plan details | Full plan $9.99
Two-Drawer Console Table with Open Shelf 17" x 37" x 35"
A console cabinet with two wide drawers and an open shelf below. Use it in the entryway, behind a sofa or as a media console.
Size: 17" D x 37" W x 35" H · Skill: Beginner · Build time: 4–6 hours
Free PDF preview | Plan details | Full plan $9.99
How to choose
Check the table height and leg room you need. A standard desk or dining table is about 28–30" tall.
FAQ
Are these plans free?
The previews are free. Each full plan with the cut list and step-by-step instructions is $9.99.
Do I need special tools?
No. Most plans use a miter saw, a drill and basic hand tools. Each preview lists the tools you need.
Are measurements in inches?
Yes, all plans use US units and US lumber sizes.
