I built a square box frame coffee table! It was easy to build using 2x2 furring strips and 1x12 boards. I spent about $50 on the coffee table. It turned out so well, I am sharing the free plans!
Step by step build plans with diagrams, shopping list, cut list and free matching plans - build the entire collection and transform your living room!
Build your own square industrial coffee table for under $50 in materials. This simple coffee table is sturdy and beautiful and you can build it any size you choose, and stain or paint it any color you wish!
Why We Love this Coffee Table!
- Simple style goes with any decor
- Clean lines will make a space free structured and uncluttered
- Solid wood top will stand up to use and be easy to refinish if required
- Square size perfect for sectionals
- Easy to build design just requires a few essential homeowner tools
How to Build it - Watch the Build Video
In this super quick video, watch me build this console table.
Free Matching Plans in this Collection
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- Square Box Frame Coffee Table
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- Rectangle Box Frame End Table
Free Plans to Build Your Own Square Coffee Table
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Preparation
- 4 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
- 1 - 1x12 @ 9 feet long (need 9 board feet total)
- 18 - 2-1/2" self tapping trim screws (for building the 2x2 frame)
- 30 - 1-5/8" self tapping trim screws (for attaching tabletop)
- 3 - 1x12 @ 33-3/4" - tabletop boards
- 4 - 2x2 @ 15-1/4" - legs
- 4 - 2x2 @ 30-3/4" - horizontals
- 5 - 2x2 @ about 30-3/4", 3" shorter than the width of the 3 - 1x12s together
Instructions
Step 1
Cut the 1x12s boards, layout and measure the width of the three 1x12 boards - if it doesn't match the diagrams, you will need to adjust a some of the 2x2 cuts (as noted in the cut list).
If you have a pocket hole jig, attach the 1x12s together with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
TIP: Stain the tabletop boards if doing a two tone finish. Avoid staining the underside, as raw wood is better for bonding to the frame with glue.
Step 2
Build two of the side frames as shown, using the longer screws and glue.
Step 3
Cut the 5 remaining 2x2s to fit the width of the three 1x12s. Attach to the two side frames.
Place the frame on a level surface and make sure it sits flat. Let the glue dry.
Fill screw holes with wood filler. Sand well and removed sanding residue.
Paint or stain the frame, but leave the top edges raw wood (so the wood can bond with the underside of the tabletop).
Step 4
Apply glue generously to the top of the frame. Place the tabletop on top and attach with the shorter wood screws.
Step 5
Oversized Square Coffee Table Plans
This coffee table can be built in a larger square size as well. Follow the same steps, but adjust cuts as shown.
Comments
This Mamas Dance
Sun, 12/20/2015 - 16:50
Coffee Table
What a great project! I love how this space has come together. Well done!
thediyfarm
Wed, 12/23/2015 - 10:20
Chair in Cabin
Is the chair in the coffee table pic a DIY project by any chance? I really like it.
Thanks...love the painted walls BTW. I've had tongue-and-groove walls for 20 years and I'm getting ready to paint them.
Lys8
Thu, 10/20/2016 - 17:33
Question about tabletop screws
Hi-- I'm at the stage of the project where I'm ready to attach the table top boards to the frame and the instructions say to use two screws at each intersection. The parts list only calls for 30 screws so I'm confused about where to put the screws. Should it actually be six screws per board-- two at each intersection or is it one at each intersection?
Thanks!
ajgarner
Sat, 11/21/2020 - 16:01
Table
Can you please tell me what color stain you used on this table and also can you use screws instead of making pocket holes? It’s beautiful
ajgarner
Sat, 11/21/2020 - 16:13
Table
Can you please tell me what color stain you used on this table and also can you use screws instead of making pocket holes? It’s beautiful
mikefrankman
Thu, 04/01/2021 - 10:07
Nice table!
Hi. Love the look of this table. Since a 2x2 is fairly small, do you use one pocket hole in the center of the 2x2 or do you use both the B and C holes on your Kreg Jig?