How To Build A Coffee Table

Coffee tables are a great way to add style and functionality to your living room. They can be used for serving drinks and snacks, displaying books and magazines, or simply as a place to put your feet up. If you're looking to add a coffee table to your home, you can either buy one or build one yourself. Building a coffee table is a great way to save money and add a personal touch to your home.

Materials Needed

* 4 pieces of 2x4 lumber (8 feet long) * 8 pieces of 1x6 lumber (8 feet long) * 1 piece of plywood (4 feet by 8 feet) * Wood screws * Nails * Wood glue * Sandpaper * Stain or paint (optional)

Tools Needed

* Saw * Drill * Sander * Tape measure * Level * Safety glasses * Gloves

Instructions

1. Cut the lumber to the following lengths: * 4 pieces of 2x4 lumber: 36 inches long * 4 pieces of 2x4 lumber: 18 inches long * 8 pieces of 1x6 lumber: 48 inches long 2. Assemble the frame of the coffee table. * Attach the 36-inch pieces of 2x4 lumber to the 18-inch pieces of 2x4 lumber using wood screws. * Make sure the frame is square by measuring diagonally from corner to corner. The two diagonals should be equal. 3. Attach the plywood to the frame of the coffee table. * Place the plywood on top of the frame and center it. * Attach the plywood to the frame using wood screws. * Make sure to countersink the screws so that they are flush with the surface of the plywood. 4. Sand the coffee table. * Use a sander to smooth out any rough edges on the coffee table. * Be sure to sand both the top and sides of the coffee table. 5. Stain or paint the coffee table (optional). * If you want to stain or paint the coffee table, now is the time to do it. * Be sure to follow the instructions on the can of stain or paint. 6. Enjoy your new coffee table! Your coffee table is now complete! You can now enjoy it in your living room for years to come.