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A breadboard-framed Parsons-style coffee table — a 1x12 inset top wrapped in a 1x4 frame on stout 4x4 legs, with optional 2x4 stretchers for extra bracing.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breadboard frame sides | 8 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 33 3/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Center panel Use one plywood panel instead of three 1x12 boards for a dimensionally stable top. | 3 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 33 3/4" | 1x12, 10 ft (or 3/4" plywood half sheet) | ☐ |
| Legs Up to 18" for a taller table. | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 16" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Optional stretchers, long | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 39 1/4" | 2x4, 8 ft (optional supports) | ☐ |
| Optional stretchers, short | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30 3/4" | 2x4, 8 ft (optional supports) | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4, 12 ft Breadboard frame. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x12, 10 ft (or 3/4" plywood half sheet) Center panel — use plywood instead in a humid environment. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 4x4, 6 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft (optional supports) | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.