Skip to content
Furniture

Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table

Step-by-step build — 14 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Make Table Top and Shelf

    • Create the table top and lower shelf.
    • Join three, 2 x 6 boards together, using glue and 2-1/2" screw through pocket holes.
    • Once the glue is fully dried, trim the edges square. The finished dimensions should be approximately 16-1/2" x 95-1/2".
    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 3
  2. 2Notch Table Top and Shelf

    Following the diagram, create 3/4" deep notches on both sides of table top and lower shelf. You can use a jigsaw or circular saw. There should be 28" lengths between the center notches.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 4
  3. 3Build Legs

    Create four, 16-1/2" x 31-3/4" rectangular box legs. Join top and bottom plates to sides through pocket holes, using glue and 1-1/2" screws.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 5
  4. 4Attach Top to Legs

    Align table top flush to the underside of the legs. Attach using glue and 2" screws through pocket holes and pre-drilled, vertical holes.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 6
  5. 5Add End Boards

    Align side boards between end legs and flush against the ends of table tops. Secure through pocket holes using glue and 1-1/4" screws.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 7
  6. 6Add Back Panel

    Place back panel between end boards and flush to the underside of the table top. Secure using glue and 3/4" screws driven from the inside.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 8
  7. 7Drawer Frame Top & Bottom

    Align long, top and bottom frame pieces behind the front of the legs. Allow a 6-3/4" space between pieces and make sure the top frame piece is flush to the underside of the table. Secure using glue and 1-1/4" brads.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 9
  8. 8Drawer Frame Sides

    Add frame side pieces between top and bottom rails. Secure using glue and 1-1/4" brads from the backside.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 10
  9. 9Attach Slide Supports

    Use the Kreg Drawer Slide Jig to attach drawer slide supports, flush to the side frames. Secure to the front and back legs using glue and 2" screws.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 11
  10. 10Add Lower Shelf

    Attach lower shelf to the legs. Allow a 5-1/2" space from the bottom rail. Secure using glue and 2" screws.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 12
  11. 11Build Drawer Boxes

    Use your favorite technique to build three drawer boxes approximately 27" x 14". Before building, measure the exact width between slide supports and use that specific measurement as your drawer box width. Install drawer boxes inside frames using 14" slides.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 13
  12. 12Attach Drawer Fronts

    Attach drawer fronts to drawer boxes by using 1-1/4" screws driven from the inside.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 14
  13. 13Add Drawer Pulls

    Use the Kreg Cabinet Hardware Jig to attach drawer pulls or knobs to drawer fronts.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 15
  14. 14Head to Pneumatic Addict

    Head to PneumaticAddict.com for finishing and painting tips, as well more free building plan and ideas.

    Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table — step photo 16