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Why I Built This Coffee Table
I constructed an identical styled console desk right here and the 52″ model right here (pictured beneath), and was simply smitten with the smooth however rustic design, and simply had to construct the matching espresso desk.
This whole assortment is so lovely!
Watch the Console Table Build Video
While I didn’t movie the espresso desk construct, I did movie the matching console desk construct, and the construct steps are very comparable. Please take a second to observe that video –
How I Built this Coffee Table
This espresso desk was a problem for me, however I loved stretching my abilities and creating one thing I used to be tremendous happy with in the long run. Do not try this challenge with out the suitable instruments and a superb quantity of constructing expertise. This is a sophisticated challenge.
Here’s the lumber I began with. I did run the boards by means of the desk noticed to create the sq. edges. My 1x12s ended up measuring 11-1/8″ vast – simply be certain all of the 1×12 widths are the identical. The 1x3s I really ripped from 1×6 boards to get that sq. edge.
After testing my noticed, I lower the face body boards first. I’m utilizing a 10″ sliding compound miter saw. This is the smallest saw I would recommend, a 12″ would work higher.
Here’s the face body items lower.
Then I drilled 3/4″ pocket holes on the ends of the shorter face body boards. I used to be cautious to not let any pocket holes present on the aspect edges of the face body boards.
Then I clamped the face body boards and connect with 1-1/4″ pocket gap screws.
The two face frames have to match EXACTLY.
Now for the 1x12s.
It was really a problem to make the 45 diploma bevel cuts on the noticed, the 1x12s needed to maneuver on me as I used to be reducing. Do double verify your cuts and ensure they’re straight all the way in which throughout.
Here’s the 2 high items. I drilled pocket holes to connect the 2 items collectively, and in addition pocket holes to connect to the face frames.
After becoming a member of the 2 1×12 items collectively, I hooked up to one of many face frames.
Then I repeated these steps for the 2 aspect panels.
Then I connect the second face body.
For the corners, I nailed with 1-1/4″ brad nails.
On the underside of the highest (and later the underside shelf) I added the 1×2 helps to assist help the middle of the espresso desk.
Then I lower the underside items, connect collectively after which match inside the 2 face frames and connect to the espresso desk.
The inside items are 1x12s pocket holed collectively and set in place.
I had to make use of a screw to assist me pull the panel again in place after I was setting it (see the screw on the high left?). Then later I eliminated the screw.
I nailed the within panels on with 1-1/4″ brad nails.
Construction is completed!
This took about Three hours thus far.
I stuffed the few nail holes with wooden filler. I additionally stuffed the corners that ended up having small gaps.
Then I sanded with 120 grit sandpaper within the path of the wooden grain.
I stained all the challenge with “golden oak” by Varathane. It was not proper…
So I added a watered down white paint layer,
Wiping it in and off in a really gentle layer. So a lot better!
To shield the end and make it wipe clear, I added a layer of clear Polyurethane.
This espresso desk was not simple to construct, nevertheless it was value it!! I ended up spending about Eight hours on it and $150 in lumber. It is attractive, and I’m very proud that I used to be capable of tackle such an amazing challenge.
Free Plans to Build This Coffee Table
Here’s the free plans to construct this espresso desk. Please ship us in a photograph if you happen to construct, we love seeing your work!
