Free plans to build your own factory cart inspired coffee table! This plan features step by step diagrams, shopping and cut list, and lots of reader submitted photos to help you build your own industrial coffee table.
Coffee table details - all pine wood boards, simple joinery techniques, a oversized but slightly lower version (depending on caster wheels) - this coffee table is a great way to add tons of rustic warm to your living space without cost a ton!
Free plans by Ana-White.com
Preparation
- 1 - 1x8 @ 10 feet long (cut sides)
- 3 - 1x8 @ 8 feet long (cut ends and tops)
- 1 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 1-3/4" self tapping star bit screws
- 5" caster wheels with screws for attaching
- wood glue
- 2 - 1x8 @ 49-3/4" - cut from 10' 1x8
- 2 - 1x8 @ 28-1/2"
- 4 - 2x4 @ 10" - long point measurement, both ends cut at 45 degrees off square, ends NOT parallel
- 1 - 2x4 @ 48-1/4" - center support
- 7 - 1x8 @ 31" - tabletop boards
Work on a clean level surface. Use good, straight boards. Use glue, pre-drill and countersink your screw holes. Check for square after each step. Use proper safety equipment and precautions.
Instructions
Step 1
Build the frame with 1-3/4" self tapping star bit screws and glue, three screws per joint.
Step 2
Adjust the frame for square by taking opposite diagonals and pushing the longer diagonal corners together until the two diagonals match.
Add the corner bracing to square up the coffee table as shown.
Step 3
Flip over and add the center support of the tabletop boards as shown.
Step 4
Layout the tabletop boards, so the curve downward at ends. Keep an even gap on all four outsides.
Screw down with two screws per joint.
Step 5
Attach caster wheels to the base.
Sand in the direction of the wood grain using 120 grit sandpaper.
Remove all sanding residue.
If the color is not quite right, try a white wash for a muted look, or a tan wash.
Apply a light poly coat to the top to seal the top.
Comments
Lindsay (not verified)
Thu, 06/16/2011 - 06:10
I just discovered you!
I just discovered your blog via Shanty 2 Chic and love it!! I have one question though, can you please tell me the color of your grey/blue room at the top of this post? I love it and think it would look great in my dining room!
Thank you so much!
Guest (not verified)
Sat, 09/10/2011 - 13:34
love the table and found the wheels
Found the authentic vintage wheels at local coaster factory . They were in the back room ..Supplier no longer makes them . We scored them for 41.00 swivel to boot a great bargain.
Has any one tried any kind of stensiling on the tables . I was thinking something to give it a vintage crate look ?
heavy duty castors (not verified)
Fri, 03/09/2012 - 21:20
Its good to see that you put
Its good to see that you put casters in your furniture. It will make your furniture more efficient to use and can help you easily move it wherever you want to place it.
Ramon D (not verified)
Tue, 07/17/2012 - 15:56
Some Help on the Coffee Cart Table
I need a bit of help with this project. When the boards that go on top are laid down side by side as the plans call for, the width produced is more than the length of the supports. Any idea what I could be doing wrong?
coldenecastors…
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 05:52
Just Awaresome!!!
Anna, you have to try to buy castors online from www.coldenecastorsandwheels.co.uk
LiannaK
Mon, 09/02/2013 - 12:04
The color green!
Hi Ana, I love this table. So cool! I am wondering if you can share with us the paint chip and brand? I'm curious and I have a few friends on FB who would like to know too. Thanks!!!
LiannaK
Mon, 09/02/2013 - 12:04
The color green!
Hi Ana, I love this table. So cool! I am wondering if you can share with us the paint chip and brand? I'm curious and I have a few friends on FB who would like to know too. Thanks!!!
NicoleSlack
Wed, 12/10/2014 - 06:25
Where di you get these
Where di you get these awesome wheels? We want to make this with those style wheels/