How to build a 2x4 coffee table
Need a quick, easy and inexpensive solution to your coffee table need? Here's a beautiful table built using only 2x4s.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- (4) 10 foot long 2x4s
- Wood screws
- Wood filler
- sander
- tape measure
- circular saw
- stain or paint
- clear coat finish
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Make these cuts:
6 pieces @ 39 inches
2 pieces @ 32 inches
4 pieces @ 16 inches
2 pieces @ 13 inches -
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Sand all surfaces
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Build the frame. Attach the 32 inch pieces and the 13 inch pieces to the tops of the 16 inch pieces so that you have a 35 inch x 19 inch rectangle that stands 16 inches high.
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Attach the 39 inch pieces to the top of the frame. Allow 2 inches to overhang both ends and 1 inch to overhang each side of the frame.
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Fill in all holes with wood filler. And spot sand smooth.
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6
Paint or stain to your liking. Finish with a couple of coats of clear.
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Tips & Warnings
Never paint or stain without proper ventilation.
