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A patio coffee table built almost entirely from cheap furring strips, with a slatted top that drains rain and a lower shelf that stiffens the whole thing.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breadboard ends | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 23 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Top supports | 8 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 45 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Front and back legs | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Leg sides | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Top side aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Top front and back aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 42" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards Spaced 1/2" apart so rain drains through. | 8 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 41" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf supports | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 21 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf top pieces (1x2) | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 45 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf top pieces (1x3) | 6 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 45 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf side aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf front and back aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 42" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4 board, 4 ft (Douglas Fir) Breadboard ends. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 furring strip, 8 ft (Douglas Fir) Buy a couple extra and sort for straight ones. | 9 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 furring strip, 8 ft (Douglas Fir) | 10 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood screws, 1-1/4" and 2" Coated deck screws — plain steel rusts and streaks outdoors. | 120 each | ☐ |
| Waterproof wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler, exterior | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Exterior paint or stain and topcoat | 24 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.