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DIY Coffee Table – How To Build a Modern Coffee Table
Build this beautiful modern coffee table with just a few pieces of lumber.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 3.5–6.5 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 3/4" × 3" × 18" | — | ☐ |
| Leg sides | 4 | 3/4" × 1" × 16" | — | ☐ |
| Leg apron | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 30" | — | ☐ |
| Top slats | 4 | 1" × 5" × 48" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x4 72" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x2 72" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x6 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" pocket hole screws | 16 each | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" pocket hole screws | 15 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/2" L brackets with screws | 6 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.