Farmhouse Style Coffee Table Build (Free plans & dimensions in description)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 พ.ย. 2020
- Coffee tables are one of my favorite pieces to build! Here's a video of another coffee table build, I used some different methods to put this one together.
Materials:
2x8x8 (x2) - for the top
2x8x12 (x1) - for the bottom shelf
4x4x8 (x1) - for the legs
2x4x8 (x3) - for the frame and X pieces
Wood glue
2" construction screws
3/4" red oak for table top buttons
Tools used in this video (amazon affiliate)
K4 Kreg Jig: amzn.to/3oq5fbt
Dewalt miter saw: amzn.to/39oR2Y7
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Jorgensen clamps: amzn.to/3j3FEnO
Central Machinery 2 HP dust collector: amzn.to/3tYrbON
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Irwin 48” clamps: amzn.to/2Yodiem
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PONY ¾” pipe clamp: amzn.to/37d8UU8
How to build:
Cut the 4x4 into 4 16" sections for the legs. Cut the 2x4 into 4 16" sections (for the X) and 4 24" pieces (for the frame). Drill pocket holes in the 16" sections for attaching to the legs.
Attach the 16" sections to the legs to make a rectangular frame - you will have 2 of these. Overlap this frame on the X piece, and trace the outline to get the miter angle.Trace the middle outline (where the X is) and cut out a half lap joint (I used a radial arm saw). After cutting the angles, fit in the frame and attach with screws.
At this point, I used my router to cut table top button attachment holes in the frame pieces. You could also use screws or table top fasteners for this part. The buttons allow for wood movement.
Next, I made the top from 2 2x8x8 boards - I cut each in half and had 4 2x8x48" sections. I planed them to about 1.25" and ripped/milled them for a flush edge. I used my dowel jig and poplar dowels to line them up and then glued them together. I clamped some scrap 4x4 on each end to help them stay flat while the glue dried.
I made the bottom shelf using 3 2x8x37.75" boards. I assembled them in the same manner as the table top using dowel rods. These were also planed and milled prior for flush edges.
After the bottom shelf was together (glue dried), I drilled pocket holes on the bottom side of the bottom shelf. I used 9 pocket holes on each end, as I wanted this to be super secure. It would have been easier if I did this to the individual boards before assembling the bottom, but it still worked. These pocket holes will attach to the frame with the X pieces using screws.
I then hand planed, sanded, and routed the top for some detail work.
To attach everything together, I used a 2x4x37.75" board (same length as the bottom shelf) to join the two frame pieces together. I used pocket holes and glue to secure this. I then attached the bottom shelf in the same manner using glue and pocket holes. The bottom shelf was a little tricky to get attached, but I finally got it settled.
When this was dry, I painted the frame with Valspar Antique White paint using my HomeRight sprayer. I then stained the top using Minwax Dark Walnut wood stain. Once the stain was dry (48ish hrs later), I attached the top to the frame using screws in the center, and oak table top buttons on the side. This should allow each end to move with wood movement, but keep the middle secure with screws.
Finally, I finished the top with Minwax gloss polyurethane. Farmhouse coffee table finished!!
If you have any questions, please ask in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them. As always, please be careful using saws and power tools, and never attempt a cut you are not comfortable with.
Check out more of my work on my Instagram page @MMCC_Woodshop! Be sure to subscribe for lots more upcoming videos with free plans! Thanks for watching!!
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This is the reason i picked up a harmonica and my same anywhere anytime just throw some emotion a basic vamp , words whatever and jam ,,, thanks man great vid
I feel ya! Thanks for watching!
Excellent job as always
Appreciate the words buddy!!
Awesome content! Thanks for the motivation! I really liked the part covering wood movement, it's something that I need consider for projects...thanks again! 🙂
Thanks for the feedback David and thanks for watching! Wood movement is very important for the long term 👍🏻
Super awesome
Thanks!
Nice build bro. Will be making this soon for a board game table. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Brock! Good luck with your build and enjoy!
Great work and beautiful
Thanks a lot!!
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Bill!
This is one awesome build!
Thank you! 👍🏻
Thanks for the video! I just built this. Only thing I did different was mounting the table top. I used 4 90 degree corner bracket’s underneath because I don’t have a plunge router to do it the way you did. Thanks again for the free plans and video!
Awesome! That would work perfectly... so many different ways to attach the top! Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍🏻
Very nice way to account for wood movement on the top. One suggestion though sealing the underside of the top would greatly reduce the cupping and warping.
Great tip, thanks David!
I am in the midst of building this table as a new woodworker and want to go over some challenges I faced. The first is cutting the miter angles for the X pieces. Since they are fitting in a rectangular shape, there is an acute angle to contend with, the angles are at 35 and 55 degrees. For most miter saws, they have a max of only 50 degrees so I highly recommend reviewing one of the several TH-cam videos on cutting acute angles. Next was the challenge of cutting the laps in the cross pieces. I didn't have a radial arm saw, but I was able to use my miter saw by matching the miter angle of about 20 degrees and building a stop to not have the saw cut all the way through. Also for jointing the boards I used a circular saw and a straight edge.
Hey Ken, thanks for the comment and feedback 👍🏻 sounds like you ran into a couple issues but were able to troubleshoot and work through them.. that’s part of the fun! Here’s another video I did on how to do the X differently without a radial arm saw, it might be helpful. Thanks for watching!
m.th-cam.com/video/soTKBlJBsHg/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for providing the info.
You're welcome, happy to do so!
i love it!!! I wish I could make one like that!
Thanks! Give it a shot 👍🏻
Excellent job here! Nice to see dowels on the panels being used as opposed to pocket holes. I think it’s a much better method on panels for what it’s worth. Really appreciate the time and effort you took to provide this and your other content. Subscribed. Best woodworking and God Bless.
Thanks Mark! I like dowels so much better... I've had way better luck getting tight joinery with dowels opposed to pocket holes. Thanks for the sub!
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Good job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice work! Ill check out the rest. God bless from The Netherlands.
Thanks for watching!
Very good work ! Congratulations 🇧🇷
Super super super Bonita la coffee table 100% 100, l learn samthing New and good this day, you help my l lot, l am try to do this and tv stand, l am here Houston tx.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching Lucino! Let me know if you have any questions!
nice work
Thank you! Cheers!
I like how you secured the top (center board) and buttons on the other. Question: doesn't the shelf expand too? Do you not have to worry about expansion of the shelf? Thanks.
Yes, the bottom shelf will probably expand as the top does. I'm still learning about wood movement, so pocket holes on the bottom probably wasn't the best method of attachment. I have only read about wood cracking from using screws to attach a shelf, I haven't actually seen it. I would suspect that the bottom shelf will not crack (since the wood is thicker and I used multiple screws), but will likely be under tension pressure. This is suspicion though, and I cannot say for sure, I could definitely be incorrect. Very interesting topic!
I love all your videos and work, this is the 2nd project of yours that I am building and unfortunately I found a inaccuracy when it comes to the material list. As I started cutting up all the lumber, I come to find out I’m one 2x4 short. So back to HD I go.Plans call for x2 2x4’s should be x3 2x4’s I believe you forgot to account for the 37.75 length board. Other then that great work I’m a subscriber for life my friend !
Hey Mark! Thanks for the words, and thanks for the feedback! You're 100% correct, and that's my mistake. I probably had a spare 2x4 lying around and just used that and forgot to include it. Sorry for the typo and for the extra HD trip, hope it wasn't too far! I've updated the description and tried to put an edit over the first 'materials' part. Again, thanks for letting me know!
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Thanks! 👍🏻
He house hit by a tornado, only thing left was this coffee table 😂
That’s the way I like to build everything 😆
Question for you. Is there a functional purpose for adding the polyurethane after the wood stain?
I'm not savvy with wood-working and I'm doing some research 😊
Thank you
The polyurethane will protect the stain from scratches, water/stain damage, etc. Also poly comes in gloss, satin, matte, so it can add a nice shine or flat finish that looks nice in addition to the protection
Love your work! Just made a side table and turned out great! I want to make this coffee table and add a lift top. I’m thinking to add a couple 2x4 to hide the hinges under the top. How would you do it?
Thanks Shiran! Most of the table with lift tops I've seen have a box/drawer type of table top that the hinges hide inside of. I would probably make the top frame from nice plywood and almost build a box type thing. I haven't made a lift top coffee table (yet) though, so I can't speak with 100% accuracy with this. I'll try to make one eventually!
MMCC_Woodshop I haven’t thought about making a box, that’s a cool idea! I hope I can figure it out on my own, but definitely waiting for your video once you make one!
Mr Matt any tips to avoid bending when i build the table top i have notice that wood cups or bow when is ready to to attach to the frame and it is often when i use 2x8's cus they are wider than narrow pieces but sometimes it also happens on 2x4's van you help me with that please?? It is fustrating
It can definitely be tricky. I usually dig through the pile of boards to find the straightest ones - any warp can really mess a project up. I try to store all my table top boards flat rather than standing so they don’t bow. Also, try to cut or joint the flattest edge you can when gluing everything up. Also if you glue the growth rings of the top boards in opposite directions (one up, one down - alternating), this should help with the overall warp. If you still have warp you could always try kerf cutting the entire underside to relieve some stress. Hope that helps!
Thanks a lot buddy!!👍
Just curious why we're you worried about wood movement on the top but not the bottom shelf?
The bottom shelf should be attached similarly to the top.. I was still learning about wood movement when I made this table awhile back. Good catch!
How much do you trim the edges on the 2x8 for the top?
I take off as little as possible, just barely over the width of the blade
@@mmcc_woodshop6288 thank you
What are the dimensions of the final table?
This one was ~ 48" long, 28" wide, and 17.5" tall.
What model is the Dowel jig please
It's a Rockler Dowel-it. Here's the link!
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Ahi matt? , did you primer this table
Yes, this was primed first
What kinda wood did you use
Hey Gerard! The top is southern yellow pine, the legs are Douglas fir, and the rest is white wood pine!
Do you know the estimated cost of the wood?
About $70 give or take a little bit
Thanks. I was expecting more because of the 4x4x8. But under $100 is great.
Are the top and bottom 1x or 2x
Both are 2x 👍🏻
The table top and bottom just to verify. Im gonna build this this weekend. How long did it take you? Im Charlie btw thanks
Yep, both are 2x! They are surface planed so they may appear a little thinner. Probably 4ish hrs not including the glue dry time.. thanks for your support Charlie and good luck with your build!
How much would u sell something like thsi?
Anywhere between $150 and $250 but I feel like they could sell for more!
@@mmcc_woodshop6288 u could probably sell them for more since the price of lumber is going up. Lol
Higher lumber prices have definitely make selling stuff a challenge recently!
@@mmcc_woodshop6288 where are you located??? For $150-200, Id like to purchase some of your work please
@@eldonkahaloa I'm in Ohio! Feel free to message me on Instagram for a quote on custom orders.