Table - Coffee Table 3 (simple), Woodworking Plans
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coffee table
There are no difficult
joints in this project
one at that. This project is easy to make because it
has a simple design and all the parts are the same size
so you’ll only need basic tools. Martin Lynes, who plays
Dr Luciano (Luke) Forlano, the surgical registrar from All
Saints, helped us make it.
By Dieter Mylius
Here’s how
We started with 50 x 50mm
oregon and planed the
thickness to suit. You can also
buy ready dressed timber at
42mm square or use recycled
timbers. As the cutting is
simple, your timber supplier
may be happy to cut all the
lengths for you.
1
Cut all the slats and rails
to a length of 800mm if not
already cut by your supplier.
You will need 31 pieces.
Select the 19 best pieces to
use as the table top slats (A)
and on each of these use a
pencil to mark the best face
with the best edges. Set aside.
2
On the remaining rails
sand a small bevel on each
end edge and lightly sand
edges to remove splinters.
3
Measure 21mm in from
each end of the rails with the
end holes (B) and find the
centre of timber. Drill through
the pieces at this point with
a 10 or 12mm bit for the
bolt holes. To help avoid
splintering, drill the holes with
the rail over a scrap of timber.
4
Measure 150mm in from
each end on remaining rails
(C) and find and mark centres
of timber. On two rails use a
25mm spade bit or Speedbor
to drill a 5mm deep hole at this
point in the underside of the
pieces. Then drill through with
a 10 or 12mm bit for the
bolt holes in these and all
remaining pieces.
5
Of the 19 tabletop slats
select two end slats with a
good edge as well as top face
and mark and drill 10 or 12mm
holes at the 150mm mark as
in the previous step. Set out all
the pieces on a flat benchtop,
good side face down with a
drilled slat at each edge. Align
both ends of all the pieces
with a straight length of timber.
Use pipe or sash cramps to
hold together. Place two of
the end drilled pieces (B) in
position and insert bolts to
make sure they are correctly
located. Drill through top rails
with a 4mm bit where they
cross each slat and screw the
rails to slats. Remove clamps
and check the top is square.
If not, adjust by tapping with
a hammer using a softwood
block.
6
Turn over top and sand the
surface smooth. Sand a small
bevel around the tabletop
and at each corner.
7
Insert bolts (D) into the
bottom-most rails (with the
counterbored hole) and stand
so bolts are vertical.
Successively add the other
pieces finally adding the
tabletop assembly. Fit a
washer (E) and screw on a
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Apart from common hand tools, it will help if you have a sander and
cordless screwdriver. A drill with 4mm and 10 or 12mm twist bits and 25mm
spade bit is essential.
dome nut (F) at each corner.
Check that ends of table
are properly aligned with a
square, then tighten nuts
firmly with spanner – but do
not over tighten.
8
Finish the table with a clear
finish of your choice. We used
three coats of tung oil for
a low sheen finish. You can
oil pieces before assembly to
make this task easier.
Item Part Size Material
A
Top slats (19) 42 x 42 x 800mm Oregon
B
End hole rails (6) 42 x 42 x 800mm Oregon
C
150mm hole rails (6) 42 x 42 x 800mm Oregon
D
Cup bolts (4) 10mm dia x 300mm Bright zinc coated steel
E
Washers (4) Bright zinc coated steel
F
Dome nuts (4) Chrome steel
All parts are prefabricated. All the necessary timber can be cut from 11 lengths
of 2.4m 50 x 50mm oregon (leaving two pieces spare) dressed down to a
standard 42mm square. The cost of materials should be less than $150.
Simple
E
very lounge room needs a coffee table, and a sturdy
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