This coffee table has a lift top so you can use it as a table. This is a free, diy project plan that you can use to build your own lift top coffee table. Modify with a bottom shelf or X bracing on the ends. Free plans by Ana-White.com
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Preparation
- 2 - 1x6 @ 8 feet long
- 4 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
- 1 - 1x2 or 1x3 @ 8 feet long
- 1 - 15" long lift top hinge like this one (affiliate link)
- 2-1/2" pocket hole screws (recommended) or 2-1/2" long self tapping star bit screws
- wood glue
- 1-1/4" brad nails or 1-1/4" long self tapping star bit wood screws
For the bottom shelf addition:
- 2 - 1x6 @ 8 feet long
For the X bracing on ends:
- 1 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
4 - 1x6 @ 47" - tabletop
4 - 2x2 @ 17-1/4" - legs
4 - 2x2 @ 44" - long aprons
4 - 2x2 @ 19" - end aprons
4 - 1x6 @ 47" - optional bottom shelf
Instructions
Step 1
Layout the tabletop boards and check to see if they match the diagram above.
If not, adjust the end 2x2 lengths so that the end 2x2 plus two legs is equal to the width of your tabletop.
If using pocket holes, attach three of the tabletop boards together edge to edge with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, one screw about every 8".
Comments
hollyberry357
Tue, 09/08/2020 - 15:55
Love the modifications…
Love the modifications. Gives it more umph and sturdiness!
idotaz
Thu, 09/10/2020 - 09:30
Love This!!
Love this! I've been debating buying one and now I can just make it and with the modifications will be my style!!! Thank You! Bought the supplies Monday...working on it this week. It's almost complete. Just waiting on paint and clear coats to dry (I hate that part, it seems to always take forever!). I will post pic when complete :)
Iacosta
Mon, 09/14/2020 - 08:54
X instead of shelf
This is just what I was looking for, thanks for sharing!! Do you think adding an X bracing on the bottom instead of the shelf will make it stable enough? I really like the clean lines without the shelf.
Loralee
Wed, 09/16/2020 - 10:42
This plan was great to…
This plan was great to follow! I love the modifications And built the bottom shelf for stability and storage. Couldn’t be happier with cost, look and functionality! I tried to find a way to post pics of my table but can’t figure it out.