Thank you for such clear and fun plans. This coffee table is the first piece of furniture I have built and I can't wait to make a complementary side table and console. I used the Minwax Dark Walnut stain and three coats of Minwax oil-based polyurethane, and sanded between each coat. I made the end pieces of the tabletop with leftover 2x2s and then added the center support beneath the tabletop before securing or to the frame to help keep it flat.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
The wood was cheap, but buying the tools quickly added up. I'm a first-time homeowner (about a month in!) and I didn't have many tools on hand. The wood and stains were under $100.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut stain; Minwax Fast Drying oil-based polyurethane finish (3 coats, light 220 grit sand between each).
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project