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Floating Top Sofa Table

With the clean lines of this floating top console/sofa table, you can add any kind of top you would like.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Floating top	1	1 1/2" × 14" × 72"	—	☐
Console top	1	1 1/2" × 11 1/4" × 50"	—	☐
Side panels	2	1 1/2" × 11 1/4" × 27 1/2"	—	☐

Item	Qty	✓
Board, 2x12 96"	2 board	☐
Live edge slab or other material, 1-1/2" x 14" 72"	1 board	☐
Hardwood dowel, 1-3/8" 12"	1 board	☐
1/4" x 4" lag screws	4 each	☐
1/4" washers	4 each	☐

Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.

1. Cut Boards to Size
Join boards to create 11-1/4" wide panels, or use off-the-shelf 2 x 12 lumber. Cut one panel 50" in length and two 27-1/2" in length.
2. Connect Panels
- Align the top of the longer panel with one edge of each shorter panel.
- Measure 3/4" from edge, pre-drill and countersink four holes.
- Add glue to connecting faces and drive 4" wood screws. Cover holes with plugs and cut flush.
3. Add Risers
- Cut four- 2" long, pieces of 1-3/8" wood dowel.
- Mark the center and drill a hole through each dowel piece using a 1/4" drill bit. On the top of the console base, measure 4" from the end and 2" from each long side and make a mark. Using a 1/4" drill bit, drill a hole through each mark. On the underside, countersink each hole 3/8" deep with a 3/4" forstner bit.
- Insert 4"- 1/4" lag screw with washer through each hole on underside of console and through a wood dowel riser.
4. Attach Top
- Cut a 1-1/2" x 14" x 72" floating top from desired material.
- Center the floating top on risers. Drive lag screws, securing the top to the base. Pre-drilling may be necessary to avoid splitting.
5. Finish
Sand entire piece and finish however you desire. Visit PneumaticAddict.com for finishing tips and ideas