DIMENSIONS
Two different sizes are available in this plan. Dimensions are shown in the diagram.
PREPARATIONS
Shopping List for Large Farmhouse Coffee Table
- 1 – 2×4 @ 8 feet long
- 3 – 2×6 @ 8 feet long
- 3 – 2×2 @ 8 feet long
- About 70 2-1/2″ long self-tapping wood screws
Shopping List for Small Farmhouse Coffee Table
- 1 – 2×4 @ 8 feet long
- 2 – 2×6 @ 8 feet long
- 2 – 2×2 @ 8 feet long
- About 60 2-1/2″ long self-tapping wood screws
Cut List for Large Farmhouse Coffee Table
- 4 – 2×4 @ 22-1/2″ – legs
- 6 – 2×6 @ 23-1/2″ – bottom shelf and top aprons
- 4 – 2×2 @ 32″ – X detailing, still needs to be cut at an angle
- 4 – 2×2 @ 18-1/2″ – side aprons
- 5 – 2×6 @ 27-1/2″ – tabletop boards
Cut List for Small Farmhouse Coffee Table
- 4 – 2×4 @ 20-1/2″ – legs
- 5 – 2×6 @ 18″ – bottom shelf and top aprons
- 4 – 2×2 @ 22″ – X detailing, still needs to be cut at an angle
- 4 – 2×2 @ 12-1/2″ – side aprons
- 4 – 2×6 @ 21-1/2″ – tabletop
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Attach legs to two of the 2×6 shelf boards with 2-1/2″ screws, edges flush on top and outside. Leave a 1-1/2″ space underneath the bottom shelf (you can use a 2x board as a spacer underneath to get the height right).
STEP 2
Add the X detailing to the legs. Please see this post for more information on how to do this step.
STEP 3
Attach 2×2 side aprons to the leg sets with glue and 2-1/2″ self-tapping wood screws. Screws at an angle are best.
STEP 4
Use 2-1/2″ screws to attach the shelf boards to the 2×2 side trim boards.
Layout the tabletop boards, face down, on a flat surface.
Attach with 2-1/2″ screws and glue from the underside to the bases.
FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS
Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with a damp cloth.
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
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