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A two-tier coffee table where thick 2x6 legs poke up through notched cutouts in the plank top. The notched top is the whole trick.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 17" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards Two per shelf; notch the top for the legs. | 4 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 47 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Top frame ends Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 19 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Top frame sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 43" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Top frame middles Measure and cut to fit. | 3 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 18" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom frame ends Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 19 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom frame sides | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 43" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom frame middles | 3 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 18" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x6, 8 ft (Pine) Legs. Stud length is fine. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 8 ft (Pine) Top and bottom shelf boards. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 6 ft (Pine) Top shelf stiffening frame. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft (Pine) Bottom shelf frame. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping star-bit screws, 2" | 16 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler and finish | 1 kit | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.