Buffet Table Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about buffet table plans. If you want to learn more about building a buffet table, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are many designs to choose from, so make sure you take a look over the rest of the storage plans that are featured on our site. Invest in quality materials and make a detailed planning.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the buffet to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a table buffet

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 14″ long, 3 pieces of 1×2 – 54 1/2″ long LEGS
B – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 18″x60″ long FRAME
C – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 18″x26″ long, 2 pieces – 17 1/4″x26″ long SIDES
D – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 26″x58 1/2″ long BACK
D – 4 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 16 1/2″x17 1/3″ long, 2 pieces – 17 1/4″x19″ long SHELVES
E – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 18 3/4″x25 /4″ long DOORS

1 piece of 1×3 lumber – 3 ft
3 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 8 ft
3 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
door pull
hinges
2 1/2″ screws
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

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Building a buffet table

Building the frame of the buffet

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the frame of the buffet. Therefore, we recommend you to cut the components out of 3/4″ plywood at the right size. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the vertical components in order to create rigid joints. Make sure the corners are square and add glue to the joints.

Fitting the bottom supports

Build the base of the buffet table out of 1×3 and 1×2 slats. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the slats and secure them to the end components. Make sure the corners are right-angled and the joints are rigid. Drill pocket holes through the 1×2 slats and insert 1 1/4″ galvanized screws into the buffet table.

Installing the back of the buffet

Cut a piece of 3/4″ plywood at the dimensions shown in the diagram and fit it inside the frame of the buffet. Drill pocket holes along the edges, align the piece of plywood with attention and secure it to the frame with galvanized screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints and make sure the back is flush with the frame.

Installing the partitions

Cut the partitions out of 3/4″ plywood, making sure you take accurate measurements and make accurate cuts. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the partitions, check if the corners are square and secure the sheets to the frame with 1 1/4″ screws.

Fitting the shelves

One of the last steps of the project is to attach the shelves to the buffet table. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to cut the shelves out of 3/4″ plywood and to drill pocket holes at both ends. Align the shelves with attention and secure them to the frame with 1 1/4″ screws. Place a spirit level on the shelves to make sure they are horizontal.

Fitting the doors

Cut the doors at the right size and fit them into place, making sure there is a 1/8″ gaps around the four edges. Secure the door to the frame with hinges and make sure they open and close properly. Attach handles to the doors, paying attention to their design.

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Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

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