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DIY Modern Wood Coffee Table

Learn how to build this DIY Modern Wood Coffee Table with just a few basic tools, free plans and a how-to video by Shanty2Chic! Click here to download the full set of printable plans, including the shopping list!

Equipment

  • Miter Saw
  • Kreg Jig
  • Drill
  • Table Saw (optional)

Ingredients

  • 4 2x4x8 Framing Lumber
  • 12 2x6x8 Framing Lumber
  • 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws
  • Wood Glue
  • Paint or Stain
  • Protective Finish

Instructions

Cut List

  • Cut List
  • Cut the leg pieces to size. Stack 3 pieces together, with wood glue, and clamp together for 24 hours. Build 4 leg assemblies
  • Cut the planks to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes on one edge and both ends of each plank. Attach them together with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws.
  • Cut the outside planks to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes on one edge and both ends. Attach 2 of the planks to 2 legs with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Do this for both sides.
  • Cut the short apron piece to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes on both ends. Attach them to the ends of both plank assemblies with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
  • Attach both leg assemblies to the top plank assembly with 2 1/2" pocket holes and wood glue, through the side aprons and into the legs.
  • Attach the bottom plank assembly to the bottom of the legs with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
  • Attach the remaining side planks to the bottom plank assembly with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue on the ends (where they attach to the legs).
  • Cut the long apron pieces to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket hole screws at both ends. Attach them to the plank assemblies and legs with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
  • Cut the support pieces to size and drill 1 1/2" pocket holes at both ends. Center them under both plank assemblies and attach them to the long aprons with 2 1/2" pocket hole screws and wood glue.
  • Sand down the entire table and add a finish! Make sure to share your builds with us on social media and use #shanty2chic so we can share them too!
    Happy Building!