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DIY Outdoor Coffee Table
A simple outdoor coffee table to match any patio set for under $15.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 2" × 2" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Short Aprons and Leg Supports | 4 | 2" × 2" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Top Supports | 2 | 2" × 2" × 17" | — | ☐ |
| Long Aprons | 2 | 2" × 2" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom Long support | 1 | 2" × 2" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Top Slats | 8 | 1" × 3" × 35" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x2 96" | 3 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x3 96" | 4 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" Blue kreg screws coarse | 50 each | ☐ |
| 2" wood screws | 25 each | ☐ |
| Outdoor primer | 1 each | ☐ |
| Outdoor paint | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood putty | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Bar / Pipe Clamps — optional
Instructions
1. Make side frames
Create the 2 side frames using the Legs, short apron and the bottom leg supports. The bottom leg support are 3" from the edge of the leg.
2. attach long aprons
Attach the long aprons and create the table frame.
3. Attach bottom support
Attach the bottom long support. This is 7.75" from the side of the leg.
4. Attach table supports
Attach the table top supports. I attached these 11" from each end.
5. Assemble table top slats
Assemble the table top slats onto the frame. I used 1.5" overhang on both sides of the slats. The first slat was attached flush on the inside edge of the long apron giving a 1" overhang in the front of the table. I used a yard stick which was about 1/4" thick as a spacer between the slats.
