Coffee Table

Instructions

1. 1. Cut the Top to Rough Size

   Cut the Top to rough size from 3/4" oak veneer plywood, as shown in the cutting diagram. You can just cut it rectangular for now.

2. 2. Lay Out and Cut the Curves

   • Next, you can lay out the curved sides. To do that, simply use a couple of clamps, an 8’ piece of screen molding, and a pencil.
   • Mark the center line of the plywood and the location of the narrow part of the curve along the short ends.
   • Set the screen molding on the mark and then place the clamps on the outside of the molding piece as shown. Flex the screen molding at the center line and extend it to the edge of the plywood co create the curve. You may need to adjust the clamp locations slightly to set the curve in the right position. Do this for both sides of the Top.
   • Then cut the arches out with a jigsaw with a fine-tooth blade.
   • Sand the curved edges smooth.

3. 3. Make the Shelf

   • Cut the shelf to rough size, as shown in the cutting diagram.
   • Lay out and cut the curves the same way as you did on the Top.
   • Sand the curved edges smooth.
   • Then lay out and drill pilot holes, as shown for screws that will be used to attach the shelf later.

4. 4. Make the Shelf Ends

   • Cut two Shelf Ends to finished width and to rough length, as shown in the cutting diagram.
   • Set one of the Ends on the Shelf so the outside face is flush with the end, and it overhangs each side of the Shelf slightly. With a pencil, mark the corner and the location of the Shelf curve. This will be the angle that will match the curves (approximately 9°). Do this for the other Shelf End, as well.
   • Cut the angles on the miter saw.
   • Next, set your Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig for 3/4"-thick material.
   • Then drill pocket holes on the inside face (the longer face) of each of the Shelf Ends, as shown.