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A waterfall-style slim side table from one 1x10 — four boards in a C-shape that slides against a sofa arm, stiffened by hidden 1x4 ribs inside.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 22" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 19 1/4" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 20 1/2" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Stiffening ribs Hidden inside — attached on every available face. | 3 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 20 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x10, 8 ft The whole visible table. Pick a flat one — every face shows. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 6 ft The three hidden stiffening ribs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", or 2" screws, or 1-1/4" brads | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue Every joint. The glue is the structure. | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler, sandpaper, and stain or paint | 16 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig, Speed Square. Materials: 1x10, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", or 2" screws, or 1-1/4" brads, Wood glue
Attach the two sides under the top (the top overhangs slightly at each end) and fit the shelf between the sides near the bottom. Pocket holes on the 3/4" setting with 1-1/4" screws are the strong, hidden choice; 2" screws or brads with glue also work if you'll fill the holes at finishing.
Glue every joint regardless of fastener — and square the assembly by diagonals before anything cures.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x4, 6 ft, Wood glue, Wood filler, sandpaper, and stain or paint
Fit the three 1x4 ribs inside — against the underside of the top and the inside faces of the sides — with glue and brads on EVERY face each rib touches. The ribs are the anti-rack structure; a rib tacked on one face is decoration.
Fill fastener holes, sand to 120, and stain or paint. Slide it against the sofa arm and put the remote on it before someone loses the remote again.