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Long Rustic Modern Buffet Table

A simple build that can be made with off-the-shelf lumber.

Difficulty: Advanced
Time: 7–13.3 hours
Cost: $$$

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Table Top and Shelf Boards	6	2" × 6" × 96"	—	☐
Table Leg Sides	8	1" × 4" × 32 1/4"	—	☐
Table Leg Top & Bottom	8	1" × 4" × 15"	—	☐
End Boards	2	1" × 12" × 15"	—	☐
Drawer Frame Top & Bottom	2	1" × 2" × 95 1/2"	—	☐
Drawer Frame Sides	6	1" × 2" × 6 3/4"	—	☐
Plywood Back Panel	1	1/4" × 9 3/4" × 95 1/2"	—	☐
Slide Supports	6	2" × 2" × 13 3/4"	—	☐
Drawer Fronts	3	3/4" × 9 1/4" × 27 3/4"	—	☐

Materials

Item	Qty	✓
Board, 2x6 96"	6 board	☐
Board, 2x2 96"	1 board	☐
Board, 1x4 96"	4 board	☐
Board, 1x12 48"	1 board	☐
Board, 1x10 96"	1 board	☐
Board, 1x3 96"	3 board	☐
Board, 1x2 96"	3 board	☐
Plywood, 1/4" Thick Full Sheet	1 board	☐
2-1/2" pocket hole screws	50 each	☐
2" pocket hole screws	50 each	☐
1-1/4" pocket hole screws	50 each	☐
3/4" wood screws	12 each	☐
14" drawer slides	3 each	☐
Drawer knobs or pulls	3 each	☐
1-1/4" 18-gauge brads	200 each	☐

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

Tools

Brad Nailer
Circular Saw
Drill / Driver
Hammer
Miter Saw
Pocket Hole Jig
Random Orbit Sander
Bar / Pipe Clamps — optional
Combination Square — optional
Tape Measure — optional

Instructions

1. Make 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".
2. Notch 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.
3. Build 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.
4. Attach 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.
5. Add 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.
6. Add 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.
7. Drawer 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.
8. Drawer Frame Sides
Add frame side pieces between top and bottom rails. Secure using glue and 1-1/4" brads from the backside.
9. Attach 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.
10. Add Lower Shelf
Attach lower shelf to the legs. Allow a 5-1/2" space from the bottom rail. Secure using glue and 2" screws.
11. Build 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.
12. Attach Drawer Fronts
Attach drawer fronts to drawer boxes by using 1-1/4" screws driven from the inside.
13. Add Drawer Pulls
Use the Kreg Cabinet Hardware Jig to attach drawer pulls or knobs to drawer fronts.
14. Head to Pneumatic Addict
Head to PneumaticAddict.com for finishing and painting tips, as well more free building plan and ideas.