Diy coffee table plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about diy coffee table plans. If you want to learn more about building a diy table, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are so many table plans and designs to choose from, so make sure you take a close look over the rest of the related woodworking projects that are featured on our website.

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 coffee table 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 coffee table

Materials

A – 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 19″ long LEGS
B – 4 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 40″ long, 5 pieces – 29″ long FRAME
C – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 29″x40″ long SHELF
D – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 34″x45″ long TABLETOP

1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
1 piece of 2×2 lumber – 8 ft
4 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 8 ft
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

Building the sides of the table

The first step of the project is to build the sides of the table. In order to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to build the legs out of 2×2 lumber and the supports out of 1×2 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the legs with 1 1/4″ screws. Check if the corners are square before inserting the screws.

Building the frame of the table

The next step of the woodworking project is to lock the sides of the table together by installing the rest of the components. Cut the components out of 1×2 lumber and drill pocket holes at both ends. Align the components with great care and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the legs. Take accurate measurements and make sure the corners are right-angled.

Fitting the shelf

Cut the shelf out of 3/4″ plywood and drill pocket holes along the edges. Fit the shelf into place and secure it to the supports by using 1 1/4″ screws. Add glue to enhance the rigidity of the joints and remove the excess with a damp cloth.

Attaching the tabletop

Cut the tabletop out of 3/4″ plywood and lay it on a level surface. Center the frame of the coffee table to the tabletop, drill pilot holes and insert 1 1/4″ screws. Make sure you leave no gaps between the components and add waterproof glue to enhance the rigidity of the structure.

Diy coffee table plans

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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