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A flat-panel Parsons-style coffee table with two shelf panels and a 2x2 frame — the rectangular sibling of this catalog's square Parsons table.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top and shelf panel boards Joined edge to edge into two panels, or substitute a single plywood panel per shelf. | 4 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 45" | Pine 1x12 | ☐ |
| Panel end frames Measure and cut to match your actual panel width. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 22 1/2" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Panel side frames | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 45" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 17" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 1x12, 8 ft Top and shelf panels — or substitute 3/4" plywood cut to 22-1/2" x 45" if your indoor humidity runs high. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
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
Join the 1x12 boards edge to edge to form two panels — one for the top, one for the shelf — using 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Then drill 3/4" pocket holes around the edges of both panels for attaching to their frames.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
Measure the actual width of your assembled 1x12 panels and cut the 2x2 end frame pieces to match. Drill a 1-1/2" pocket hole in each end of these pieces, then attach the panels to the frames with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
Build the side frames with 1-1/2" pocket holes, 2-1/2" pocket hole screws, and glue, then attach the side frames to the panel assemblies to complete the table's box shape.