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Project Plan
Coffee Table
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Design Option
◄ You have an almost endless variety of styles and sizes
to choose for your table. The concepts and skills presented
in this plan will apply to tables of almost any size and style.
Choose simple Shaker-style legs for relaxed look. Or a
Chippendale style for a refined and formal look. And you
can even change the look by using one of thousands of
paint or stain choices.
You can also change the look of the top. Instead of using
solid wood, you could use furniture-grade plywood and
edge-band it with a contrasting hardwood. You can learn
about this technique on the Kreg Jig Skill-Builder DVD.
Whatever design choice you make, building a functional
table to fit your taste and decor is quick and easy with the
Kreg Jig®.
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ITEM # PLAN-COFFTABLE
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W h a need d Table Project Plan
TOOLS
25”

Circular Saw Drill Kreg Face Clamp Kreg Right Angle Clamp
am
or C-Clamp
HARDWARE & S
SUPPLIES
SHOPPING LIST
Quantity Description
100 SML-C150 11⁄2”, #7 Fine, Pocket-Hole Screws
100 SML-F125 11⁄4", #8 Coarse, Pocket-Hole Screws
1 Bottle of Wood Glue
2 Sheets 120-Grit Sandpaper
Materials Coffee Table
Project Plan
PARTS LIST AND CUTTING DIAGRAM
SHOPPING LIST PARTS TO CUT
Quantity Description Part Qty. Description Length Width Thickness
3
2 each 1 x 6 - 8'-long Cherry A 2 Long Apron 30" 12" ⁄4”
3
1 each 1 x 4 - 8'-long Pine or Poplar B 3 Short Apron 221⁄2" 113⁄4" ⁄4”
3
4 each Coffee Table Legs* C 2 Top 30" 11⁄2" ⁄4"
*NOTE: You can purchase a variety of styles of table legs
online at www.tablelegs.com or www.osbornewood.com
5"
39" C
5" 39" 39"
C C
B B
A A CUT TO FIT CUT TO FIT
3 1/2" CUT TO FIT CUT TO FIT
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How to Build it!
STEP-BY-STEP

15"
39"
1-1/2" Overhang
All Sides

C
C
C
GETTING STARTED
3/4"
A
1. Building the coffee table isn’t as difficult
as it might look. The trick is that you can
purchase table legs that are all ready for
B
you use. Check out the Shopping List to
find out where you can buy table legs that
suit your taste and decor.

36"

A 12"

B GETTING STARTED
Cut Aprons to Length
to Fit Between Legs 2. You’ll start by measuring the top of your table legs to determine their
18" width. You’ll subtract that width at each end to come up with the finished
lengths for the aprons that connect them. The drawing at left
illustrates this.

3. The next thing to do is cut each of the four aprons (Parts ‘A’ and ‘B’) to
length to end up with the dimensions shown in the drawing to the left after
Detail the table base is assembled.

1/2
5/8
4. Once the aprons are cut to length, drill three Pocket-Holes in each
3/4
7/8
end on the back side. These will be used to attach the aprons to the legs.
1
1-1/8
While you’re at it, drill the vertical pocket holes as shown that will be used
1-1/4
1-3/8
for attaching the table top later.
1-1/2

KREG JIG® SETTING

Use 11⁄2"-long
Pocket-Hole Screws
1/4"
with Coarse Threads

A
CONNECTING THE LEGS

5. Now you’re ready to connect the aprons to the legs. The

only trick here is that the aprons are set back from the face
of the legs by 1⁄4". To accomplish this design feature, you B
can lay the apron and two legs face down with a 1⁄4" spacer
under the apron. This way, as you drive the pocket hole
screws, the apron will be properly positioned. Do this with
each of the four aprons.

TIP: To get some help making this joint, or the joint below view the
SkillBuilder™ "Leg & Rail" section on the Kreg Jig® DVD. NOTE: At this point, you may decide to paint or stain the
table base before moving on to the top.
 Coffee Table
Project Plan

MAKING THE TOP

6. The top for the table is made by edge-joining three

hardwood blanks, as shown in the drawing on the left.
Leave the blanks oversize by about an inch so you can
C trim the edges nice and straight once their joined.
C
7. Arrange the boards for the most pleasing grain and
C appearance. Take the middle board and drill a series of
pocket holes as shown. Start the Pocket-Holes 2" from
1/2
each end and space them about 6" apart. The
5/8
3/4
location isn’t critical.
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
8. Fasten the boards together with Pocket-Hole screws
Underside of
1-3/8
1-1/2
then trim the blank to size.
Table Top shown
KREG JIG® SETTING
Use 11⁄4"-long
Pocket-Hole Screws
with Fine Threads TIP: To get some help making this joint, or the joint
below view the SkillBuilder™ "Edgejoining"
section on the Kreg Jig® DVD.

FINISHING UP

9. Now is the time to apply a finish to the top before attaching it to a base. Be sure to apply a finish to both
sides to help prevent the top from warping over time.

10. Use Pocket-Hole screws to attach the top through the aprons. Be sure to center the top on the base
as you do this. As you can see, building your own furniture can be easy with Pocket-Screw Joinery.

NOTE: Use 11⁄4"-long Pocket-Hole Screws

with Fine Threads to attach the top to the base.

TIP:To get some help making this joint, or the joint

below view the SkillBuilder™ "Attaching Table
Tops" section on the Kreg Jig® DVD.

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