Notch- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2.3–4 hours
- Cost
- $$$
About this build
This rustic coffee table is an easy weekend build. It has many fun design elements such as nuts and bolts to give it a rustic yet industrial look. This is a great addition to most living room decors.
Tools
Essential
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
Optional / nice to have
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 1x3 96" | 18 board |
| Board, 1x2 96" | 2 board |
| 1 ¼” Pocket Hole Screws | 18 each |
| 3/8-in-16 x 3-in bolts | 18 each |
| 3/8-in-16 hex nuts | 18 each |
| 3/8-in x 7/8-in flat washers | 18 each |
| 1 ¼” wood screws | 48 each |
| 120 Sandpaper | 1 each |
| Kona Wood Stain | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf Boards | 24 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 48" |
| Table Leg Height Boards | 12 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 19" |
| Table Leg Width Boards | 9 | 2 1/2" × 3" × 25" |
| Shelf Joiner Boards | 6 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 18" |
What to buy
Buy 29 boards at 8 ft.
2 1/2" × 3"
3 boards
3/4" × 2 1/2"
24 boards
3/4" × 1 1/2"
2 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Cut boards and drill holes needed
- Cut all boards according to the cut list.
- Drill holes with a 3/8" spade bit in the (12) 19" boards and the (9) 25" boards. The picture shows the location of the holes.
2Drill pocket holes
Drill pocket holes in the 25” boards. They should be 6” from the edge of each side.
3Sand or Paint Boards
Completely sand your boards and paint or stain. This is very difficult to do once the table is assembled.
4Assemble Shelves
- Place two of the 18” 1x2 boards across eight of your 48” 1x3 boards and screw in with 1 ¼” wood screws.
- Repeat until you have three shelf units. 1x2 boards should be placed 6” from each edge.
5Assemble Legs of Table
Place 3 – 1x3 @ 25” between 3- 1x3 @ 19”. Secure with a bolt, washer, and hex nut. The holes drilled with the spade bit will be the placement of the boards. Tighten the nuts to ensure the stability of the table. Make three of these.
6Install Shelf Units to Legs
Attach the shelf units you assembled in step 4 to the leg supports with pocket hole screws.
Tags
- Coffee Tables
- Beginner
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