Trim the end of the breadboards so they are flush with the width of the overall table. Simply awesome plans! Semi-Gloss Polyurathane My miter saw went down and circular only goes up to 45 angle. 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Cheapest wood I could get that is close enough to the same measurements in South Africa was pine. Using wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, attach the frame you just built (36" x 11") to the 4x4 frame posts. It will be a great conversation piece that will last for years. Then stain or paint and finish with a polyurethane. Thus, the center board will not have any pocket holes drilled in it. To do this you'll sort of take a minor step back by removing the two lower 22 side rails (only 8 screws). It didnt mess up the pattern at all and gives it a nice chunky look. They are 8x2 1/2. This caused some gaps in the other areas as well (nothing too bad, but not as nice as I'd hoped). I only generally do one coat of poly on the base. Vinegar/Steel Wool Optional for a distressed finish The coffee table is sturdy and strong as well as gorgeous! Once that is secure flip the table right side up and add the cross supports. Thank you. Apply glue to top edges of coffee table frame, and place coffee table frame upside down on the tabletop boards. Don't sand too deep if you want to keep some of the wood's original texture. Absolutely love this table! Thank you so much for all of your plans! Don't forget to wear gloves and ventilate the area. (see photo on next step). Then, using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue, attach the 11" pieces to the 19" pieces to form 2 rectangles. Is there a print out for this project tho.? Thank you. Hey Ana, my wife and I just found your site, and what a great one it is for novice woodworkers like us. We just built a farmhouse kitchen table, and we are excited about making this farmhouse coffee table. Thank you for all you are sharing--it is a lot of fun, and gives a great feeling of accomplishment to the beginner. My wife is a Filipina from Mindanao and was wondering if you had Filipino ancestry? Thanks again, Cynthia and John. After your pieces have been added, fill any holes. Drill pocket holes in both ends of each board. Drill several pocket holes (3 or 4) on the edges of each board. TIP: If heavy loads are expected on the bottom shelf of the coffee table, place a 1x2 scrap about 20" long, underneath the shelf, centered and running lengthwise to the coffee table. This will act as a center "leg" for the shelf and considerably increase the strength of the bottom shelf. Once the mixture is made, simply brush the solution on the wood. Cut 4- 18" 4x4 posts. Sand the top and all sides until everything is very smooth. Review our Privacy policyhere. The top rail's pocket holes can face inside the table or to the ground. - The screws were kind of a pain without pilot holes, especially when I needed my other hand to steady the wood hard to keep straight when trying to get them to bite. Orbital Sander The plywood will sit in the groove we ripped out of these posts. Hi, would you know why my wood may be splitting at certain joints? Spread wood glue on the edges of each board, and sandwich them together, using bar clamps to keep them tight. The frame will sit on the edge of the grooves, not inside. Love the results:) Use wood glue and 1 1/4" grabber screws to attach the plywood side panels to the 4x4 corner posts. Use a nail gun or hammer and finish nails to connect the cross supports to the upper and lower 24 side rails. Note that in the photo my pocket hole screws are pointing inward. Cut 2- 1x6 17" boards, mitered at 45 degrees on each end (measurement is taken on long side). By and by an engaging design could be exhibited and the most attractive distinction with past styles was the cushioned square shoulders, which are a sort wholesale cover up of image for these years: a lady needed to persevere and required more extensive shoulders to convey the heap. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. The frame will sit on the edge of the grooves, not inside. Let your table thoroughly dry and then move it into your home. You will trim them down to around 27 1/4 to 27 1/2 most likely. Relax, put your feet up, and enjoy your new table. Flip the table base upside down and set it on the bottom side of the table top. Our most popular coffee table is the Rustic X Coffee table. This coffee table is very similar in design. The big difference is HOW it's built and the tools required. The Rustic X Coffee table requires a Kreg Jig. The Rustic X Coffee table is slightly larger in size. It also has a solid bottom shelf (instead of the slatted design of the Farmhouse Coffee Table). To dilute simply add more white vinegar at anytime. Measure 2 1/4 inches up from the bottom leg for placement. Lay out the 2x6 tabletop boards on a flat, level surface, with best side of tabletop boards face down. Hi Ana, I am wanting to make this table but would like it to have another 2x6 on top so it is 28" wide, to do this would I just add on 6 inches to all the pieces of the frame that go width wise? Do not cover the container. Stain I used Walnut Minwax by Ray_B. I spent more time sanding then planned. Ana you did such an amazing job with the instructions and the video was so helpful too! What type of Miter saw do you recommend and will a 10 inch do the job or does it have to be a 12 inch Miter saw? They should be evenly spaced- about 8 5/16" apart. New!!! I ended up having to pre-drill all my holes. Then drill the shelf to the 22's as shown below. I ended up getting my wood at Home Depot and actually had them cut it there for me to make it a little easier! Pete Sveen is an avid DIY'er, outdoorsman, pilot, and online business enthusiast. The plan was easy to follow, and it came out so much better than any of the $600 coffee tables we looked at in furniture stores! Plan saved successfully to your account. I was able to build it all by myself with no issues at all. It won't immediately turn colors, but over a few hours you'll notice a considerable difference. Cut the second piece along the marked lines. In reply to Awesome beginner plans! The only issue I had was the angle for the Xs. Once the side panels are in, the whole thing will be much more sturdy. Think this is it, love it :) Place remaining slats inside the frame and attach with 2 screws per joint. The gap is about 1" in between (slightly less). Please connect on facebook and post photos of your own projects. How to Make a Vinegar/Steel Wool Solution: Put a handful of steel wool in a plastic cup and add vinegar. Cut 5- 20.5" 1x2's. All outside angles are 60 degrees. I would never have done it otherwise! Let it sit for 24 hours or more. Cut 4- 36" 1x2's and 4- 11" 1x2's. Would you consider making square table plans? Drill pocket holes so they line up to go in all 5 boards as shown below. Hey how did it turn out not using the X. I'm having a time with it. The angle given (52) was not correct. It will look like the photo below. I did however use 2x2s for the end table. You can use the side that runs straight towards you as your new fence. Thank you! Is there a way to upload pictures because I'd like to show what's happening but if not basically the wood is splitting. The solution works very well on fir. I have not bought a miter saw but have a circular saw. Would you ever build this with all spruce? I came across a table from Ana-White.com that I loved, but modified it a bit because I wanted a breadboard style top. Flip the table upright and you are finished assembling the table! Solid wood design accepts stain with dimension and character, Perfectly sized, beautifully proportioned, Large bottom shelf for baskets and blankets, QUICK and EASY to build with our simple plans, Just screwed together - no nails, no pocket holes, All materials available at Home Depot or Lowes, Years later, thiscoffee table can be refinished and repaired (if needed) since it's solid wood, 100- 2-1/2" long self tapping screws (I used, 4 - 2x2 @ 19-1/2" - both ends cut at 52 degrees off square - ends ARE parallel - long point to short point measurement*. The long piece is 22.5 from outside edge to to inside edge. Drill pocket holes in both ends of each board. Working on a second small end table today. Once your coffee table base and table top are finished and dry, attach them together using hinges. Thank you for sharing the plans:) He also wanted to attempt the creation of a solid piece for the top. Use an orbital sander and 120 grit sandpaper to smooth the table. This will make the bottom 4" off the ground. Im so happy I found your page! Then stain or paint and finish with a polyurethane. The vinegar will eventually disintegrate the steel wool. I'm not using the exact recommended screws, I using ones that are the same length. This is a simple build, but does require a little skill. Using a rag/cloth will allow the coat to go on smooth and thin. Note that you will drill the two boards on each side into the center. I was splitting 2x4s in order to get 2x2s and my saw blade was dull and it was too hard so I just used 2x4s. Place first long X piece in the coffee table end and attach with glue and screw from top and bottom. Farmhouse Side Tables plans (in two size options) here. Use a clean rag to apply the 3rd coat of poly to the table top. A vinegar and steel wool mixture will distress your wood and give it more of a barnwood look. Cut 2- 1x6 46" boards, mitered at 45 degrees on each end (measurement is taken on long side). I love all the plans you prepare and share so freely. Using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, attach the 1x4's together. We would love to share a pic with you, if you could let me know how best to do that:) You will use the pocket holes you drilled in the 19" boards. Hi there, I would love to try this project. Love this tabletook just a few hours to build! Cut 4- 19" 1x2's and 4- 11" 1x2's. We were able to angle them enough to use the included screws and keep the look, but Id have bought shorter screws if Id known Id run into this issue! I think in addition to being square, it would also need to be a little wider. Would it be possible to complete this project with a circular saw instead of the miter saw? I will get the side table plans posted in the next couple of days for you. Where can I find the end table plans? I sanded all of my boards before putting together which made it so nice. TIP: Screws attached at a slight angle will help strengthen this joint. Drill several pocket holes (3 or 4) on the INSIDE edges of each board. Just finished building this! I think it would make a very cute entry way bench. Love it! Then attach using wood glue and brad nails. Im a first time DIY-er and loved how easy to follow this plan was ! I actually used 2x4s for the Xs on my coffee table. Copyright var d = new Date(); var y = d.getFullYear(); document.write(y);. Once the end panels are in, the whole thing will be much more sturdy. When it says cut 52 degrees off square, does that mean you set the miter saw to 38 degrees or 52 degrees? I attempted this as my first wood work project (aside from the work bench) and it wasn't bad. Copyright 2009-2011 Ana White/Ana White.com. The other boards had a little coloring and grain enhancement, but white pine doesn't have many tannins in it so it is less reactive. Will you please put in my vote for an "end table size version" of this "Farmhouse Coffee Table"? I highly recommend utilizing their cutting section if you dont have a saw. Could I be screwing in too tight? 4 22 41 side rails (upper and lower) I used framing lumber and sanded it down really well. It was inexpensive and looks amazing., When will the side table plans be done? I really need one and have someone that wants me to make them a set., In reply to Finished making mine and I by agreever4@gmail.com. - The lumber from Home Depot was pretty rough. I did NOT fill any holes (you can see the screw holes in the photos). In reply to Sounds good, I'll get those by Ana White. Rip your 1x4's so they are 3" wide. Hammers, scraping tools, bolts, pipe wrenches, crow bars, and other tools can be used to mark up the table and give it a unique look. I will likely build at least two more night standand/or end table versions of this plan. The table will look similar to this when the stain is dry. The two shorter pieces have an inside angle at 30 degrees. Position the middle shelf slat centered on the coffee table bottom shelf.. Mine did this at first too. Attach each 26 ( 41 long ) to each other using 2 1/2 pocket screws. Make sure to check for square as you do this. Simply slide the bottom into place on top of your supports. See plans for details. Fill any gaps or holes in the table top with wood filler. In this video I show you how to build a beautiful coffee table! Center it and then screw through the bottom of the 22 into the table top with 2 1/2 torque screws. Cut the angle at 30 degrees on your miter saw (it will actually cut it at 60 degrees because of your jig. Couple Brushes. The difference between the table in this post is that I cut the top pieces to 41 (vs 52) and added the 26 pieces to each end, making it come to 52 with a breadboard style top. I'm very excited about building some for my family! The frame should sit flush with the tops of your 4x4's. The plywood will sit in the groove we ripped out of these posts. Thanks in advance! In reply to I attempted this as my first by SuperGeorge. 2022 DIY Pete, LLC. I made this coffee table and 1 small end table so far. A few thoughts from an actual beginner - maybe they'll help others too. Drill pocket holes to attach the 41 112 pieces to each other. Chek out this great course to learn more about woodworking! I just built it today and it came out amazing! Once the vinegar solution dries (or if you decided not to do the solution) you can go ahead and stain the project. This is IT! Your finished coffee table should be similar to this. Ill take you step by step through the build process and show you how to build a coffee table as you follow along with the downloadable plans. First use a rag or air compressor to remove any dust from the table. I'm excited, I've been wanting a new coffee table for a long time and also a new hobby. - I struggled to get nice straight angles and tight fits when putting together the sides especially. The 2 shorter pieces are 11 1/4 from the inside to outer edge. This was a fun project for my first try. You can also run a circular saw blade across to give it individual saw marks (without it being plugged in). Use a polyurathane ( I used a Minwax Semi-Gloss ) to seal and protect the finished coffee table. Once the second coat has dried take a sanding block with 400 grit sandpaper and lightly sand all areas you've poly'ed. I want to make four chairs for outdoors and place them around this same type x table. Then take 2 1/2 kreg screws and attach the side rails to each 24 end piece. Board , 1x4, Board , 1x6, Plywood , 1/2" Thick, Board , 1x2, Table top planks , 1x4 (ripped to 3" wide)- 35", Table top planks (border pieces) , 1x6- 46" cut at 45 degrees on both ends (measurement taken on long edge), Table top planks (border pieces) , 1x6- 29" cut at 45 degrees on both ends (measurement taken on long edge), Corner posts , 18" (1" groove ripped on one corner), Side panels , 38" x 14" (1/2" plywood), Side panels , 20.5" x 14" (1/2" plywood), Chest bottom , 37.5" x 20.5" (1/2" plywood), Side panel frame pieces , 1x2 -36", Side panel frame pieces , 1x2 -19", Side panel frame pieces , 1x2 -11", Chest bottom supports , 1x2 -20.5". 4 22 11 1/4 60 degree angle for outside end and 30 degree angle for inside end, 1 box 2 1/2 Kreg Screws I used Bluehost and Wordpress to create this website! If you'd like to start a website like I did please check out my DIY Blog video about buying a domain and setting up a blog or website cheaply and easily. Then take a clean damp rag to remove the dust and prepare for your final coat of poly. And the first bit I used as too small and was still doing it, I used a #10 bit and then it worked and I didnt have any other problems. Used my table saw to cut them into 2x4 etc. Attach legs to two of the 2x6 @ 18" with two screws per joint. Use wood glue and 1 1/4" grabber screws to attach the plywood end panels to the 4x4 corner posts. - I had no idea how to cut a 52 degree angle (my miter saw only goes to 45/50). Sand the top and base. Ill definitely be exploring your other project plans ! Dream of a gorgeous farmhouse coffee table, but don't want to spend hundreds of dollars? You should have plenty of wood glue at each joint. 2 22 22 1/2 both ends cut at 60 Degree Angle See video for detailed instructions I am busy building this now. secure with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws. Not sure how to show pictures though. No matter what they won't be seen. This was my first project ever! We needed something larger for our room, so my hubby tweaked the dimensions to enlarge it. Use about 3 to 4 screws on each side of the base. In this video I show you how to build this beautiful farmhouse style coffee table with storage. This will make the bottom 4" off the ground. Join our Facebook group to share your projects, tip and tricks, get ideas and feedback, inspire others, improve your skills, and help fellow DIYers grow theirs! HOW this coffee table is built is everything. Watch me build it in our Farmhouse Coffee Table video tutorial: The plans for this coffee table follow. Please share a photo when you are done building, we love seeing your projects! Can't wait to hear how yours turns out. Spread wood glue on the edges of each board, and sandwich them together, using bar clamps to keep them tight. Kreg Jig My favorite tool in the shop (Makes Pocket Holes), 4 26 x 8 foot long Pine Boards for top Please review Disclaimer and Terms of Service, Farmhouse Coffee Table Dimensions shown in diagram.
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