Notch- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time
- 1.5–3 hours
- Cost
- $
About this build
How about the industrial style that's becoming more popular lately, huh! It's really been growing on me, so I figured I'd experiment a little and try a quick coffee table. It's a super quick project for anyone else interested in giving it a go!
Tools
Essential
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
Optional / nice to have
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 1x6 96" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x4 72" | 1 board |
| Set of Hairpin Legs | 1 each |
| Special Walnut Stain | 1 each |
| Clear Gloss Polycrylic | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tabletop | 2 | 1" × 4" × 26" |
| Tabletop | 2 | 1" × 6" × 26" |
| Tabletop | 2 | 1" × 6" × 18" |
What to buy
Buy 2 boards at 8 ft.
1" × 6"
1 board
1" × 4"
1 board
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
1Step 1.
- Build the top of the coffee table.
- Attach the boards as shown with wood glue and 1-1/4″ pocket holes and screws.
- Place pocket holes on the bottom side of the tabletop to best hide them.
2Step 2.
For additional support, attach a set of "cleats" to the bottom of the table top.
3Step 3.
Sand and finish the tabletop as desired.
4Step 4.
Attach hairpin legs to the bottom of the tabletop.
Tags
- Coffee Tables
- Beginner
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