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A small square Parsons-style coffee table — flush 2x2 legs, a joined 1x12 panel top, and independently built side frames that hide every pocket hole.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top panel boards | 4 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 22 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Under-top 2x2 supports Measure and cut to fit your actual glued-up panel width. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 22 1/2" | Pine | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 17" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x12, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, medium grit | 3 sheet | ☐ |
| Finishing supplies | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 1x12, 8 ft
Attach the four 1x12 boards edge to edge to form the shelf/top panel.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft
Drill a 1-1/2" pocket hole on each end of the 2x2 supports. Attach them to the underside of the panel with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft
Build the leg side frames independently, joined with 1-1/2" pocket hole screws and glue — one pocket hole per joint is enough if you're also gluing. Keep every pocket hole on the underside where it won't show.
Attach the assembled leg frames to the top panel: 1-1/4" pocket hole screws for the 3/4" holes, 2-1/2" pocket hole screws for the 1-1/2" holes.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Sandpaper, medium grit, Finishing supplies
Sand all surfaces smooth, then finish.