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A 2x6-topped coffee table with two euro-slide drawers built into the apron and an open bottom shelf — an advanced multi-piece build with a genuinely thick plank top.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom shelf | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 48" | 1x12, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf supports | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs, 1x2 | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs, 1x3 | 6 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Back apron | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 48" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Side aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 21 3/4" | 1x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Trim, 21 in | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 21" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Trim, 19.5 in | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 19 1/2" | 1x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer framing rails | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 46 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer framing cross pieces | 8 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 3 3/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer sides | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 16" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer front/back | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 17" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer faces | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 19 1/4" | 1x4, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Drawer bottoms | 2 | 1/4" × 18 1/2" × 16" | 1/4" plywood, quarter sheet | ☐ |
| Top boards | 5 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 44 1/2" | 2x6, 8 ft or stud length | ☐ |
| Top end boards Measure and cut to fit against the assembled base. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 27 1/2" | 2x6, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft or stud length | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 7 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 4 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, quarter sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Euro side/bottom corner mount drawer slides, 16 in | 2 set | ☐ |
| Knobs | 4 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 120 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" | 120 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Tape Measure
Confirm your actual board widths match the plan's assumptions (1x12 at 11-1/4", 1x3 at 2-1/2", 1x2 at 1-1/2", 1x6 at 5-1/2", 2x6 at 5-1/2", 1x4 at 3-1/2"). If different, rip your boards to size or adjust the plan.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, 1x3, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue
Attach the bottom shelf supports to the underside of the 1x12 shelf boards with 1-1/4" finish nails and glue, adjusting for square.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Mark all legs 4-3/4" from the base and attach to the bottom shelf with glue and either nails or pocket holes, keeping the legs square.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x6, 8 ft, 1x2, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Attach the back and side aprons to the legs, then attach the trim pieces.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Assemble the drawer framing rails and cross pieces into two drawer bays sized for 16" euro-style drawer slides.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, 1/4" plywood, quarter sheet, Euro side/bottom corner mount drawer slides, 16 in, Brad nails, 1-1/4" and 2", Wood glue
Build the drawer boxes with brad nails and glue, attaching bottoms with brad nails and glue. Install on the drawer slides.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x6, 8 ft or stud length, 2x6, 10 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Wood glue
Attach the five top boards, then measure and cut the two end pieces to fit against the assembled base, cutting as you go for best fit. Attach with pocket holes and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x4, 4 ft, Knobs, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Attach the drawer faces with an even reveal gap and add knobs. Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.