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Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Copenhagen Coffee Table

11.18.13

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Copenhagen Coffee Table. We have several pieces in the Copenhagen Collection so far, and this is a fabulous addition to the group! The frame can be painted with metallic paint to mimic metal for ease of building and is right on trend with that mixed media look that is so popular right now! Not to mention these mixed look pieces blend well into many different styles so mix it up and add something special to your living or family room this year! Xx… Rayan

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Showcase: Built From These PlansI am so honored each and every time one of you fine friends builds from these very plans! If you have built this piece, please take a moment and showcase your build! We are dying to see your fabulous hard work!

Estimated Cost

$50-$75

Dimensions

Tools

Tape Measure
Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
Drill
Square
Sander
Kreg Jig
Brad nailer

Lumber

5 – 1×2 at 6’
2 – 2×2 at 6’
2 – 2×2 at 8’
1 sheet of ¾” plywood

Materials

1-1/4” pocket hole screws
2-1/2” pocket hole screws
1-1/4” brad nails
Edge banding for the top
Wood filler
Sandpaper
Wood glue
Finishing Supplies

Cut List

4 – 2×2 at 16-1/2” – Legs
4 – 2×2 at 52” – Stretchers
4 – 2×2 at 27” – Stretchers
6 – 1×2 at 28-1/2” – Top Supports & Top Trim
2 – 1×2 at 55” – Top Trim
1 – ¾” plywood at 28-1/2” x 53-1/2” – Top Panel

Instructions

Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.

Step 1

Cut the pieces for the legs and the longer stretchers. Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the stretcher pieces. Secure to the legs as shown using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.

Cut the pieces for the side stretchers and drill pocket holes in each end. Secure to the legs as shown using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.

Step 2

Cut the pieces for the top supports. Position as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Step 3

Cut the piece for the top panel. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in all four edges.

Cut the pieces for the top trim and drill pocket holes in each end of the shorter pieces. Assemble the frame using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Insert the top panel – the outside face will be flush with the outside face of the frame – then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Position the top so that the trim overhangs the top supports, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

**Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you ONLY use 1 image and provide an ADEQUATE link back to the original source and appropriate plan! Plans from this page are not to be used for commercial purposes or republished without the express written consent of Rayan Turner, The Design Confidential I hope to provide accurate plans, however, I cannot guarantee each plan for accuracy. Not every plan that I post has been built and tested, so you are building at your own risk. It is recommended that you have a clear understanding of how the project works before beginning any project. Please contact me if you find an error or inaccuracy so that I might fix it.

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Giveaway: $100 Gift Card from World Market

11.16.13

Who doesn’t need to do a little holiday shopping or add some sparkle to their homes this season? Trust me, we all do… and the minutes are quite literally ticking away faster than I want to admit! Whether you are hosting the fam and all of your friends this year, or just want to add something special to your space, World Market is a fabulous place to shop for any of your gifting or home related needs and wants. They quite literally sell all of my favorite things… from furniture and rugs, to holiday decor and entertaining amazingness. A definite fave…

This week, the kind folks at World Market are giving one of you lucky folks a $100 gift card to shop till you drop at one of their stores! I have been known to do some serious damage at my local World Market, so I hope one of you will be super duper excited to grab up this prize! I love so very many things at this fine establishment and can’t ever seem to walk out of there without finding 87 zillion pretties I want to take home with me. For those of you who don’t happen to win this fabulous gift, I bring you a little eye candy from their list of new products, available for sale or online!

This contest is open to US Residents and you can enter using the Rafflecopter widget below (it might take a second to load, but it should eventually pop up below this paragraph).

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Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Prisma Buffet

11.15.13

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Prisma Buffet. The prism detailing can either be painted on, stained in place, or fitted using ¼” plywood. Isn’t this piece fabulous? Love it… Xx Rayan

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Estimated Cost

$75-$100

Dimensions

Tools

Tape Measure
Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
Drill
Countersink Bit for Drill
Square
Sander
Kreg Jig
Brad Nailer

Lumber

1 – 2×2 at 4’
1 – 2×2 at 6’
1 – 2×2 at 8’
2 sheets of ¾” plywood

Materials

1-1/4” pocket hole screws
2-1/2” pocket hole screws
1-1/2” screws
4 sets of Eurpoean hinges
4 cabinet pulls
Edge banding, optional
Wood filler
Sandpaper
Wood glue
Finishing Supplies

Cut List

4 – 2×2 at 12” – Legs
2 – 2×2 at 47” – Base Frame
4 – 2×2 at 15” – Base Frame
2 – ¾” plywood at 20” x 70” – Top & Bottom
2 – ¾” plywood at 18-1/2” x 20” – Sides
1 – ¾” plywood at 18-1/2” x 68-1/2” – Back
1 – ¾” plywood at 18-3/8” x 18-1/2” – Divider
2 – ¾” plywood at 18-3/8” x 33-7/8” – Shelves
4 – ¾” plywood at 16-7/8” x 18-1/4” – Doors

Instructions

Step 1

If using edge banding, it will be applied to the exposed edges of the plywood before assembly.

Cut the pieces for the legs and base frame. With the Kreg jig set for 1-1/2” material, drill pocket holes in each end of the frame pieces. Assemble the frame using glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.

Step 2

Cut the pieces for the bottom and top. Set the top piece aside, and secure the bottom to the base using glue and countersunk 1-1/2” screws through the bottom into the base.

Step 3

Cut the pieces for the sides. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material, and drill pocket holes in the top and bottom of each piece. Secure to the bottom using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 4

Cut the piece for the back and drill pocket holes in all four edges. Secure to the bottom and sides using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 5

Position the top so it is flush with the cabinet on all sides. Secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the upper sides and back.

Cut the piece for the divider and drill pocket holes in the top and bottom edges. Position the piece so it is flush with the back making it approximately 7/8” away from the front edge. Secure in place using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 7

Cut the pieces for the shelves and drill pocket holes in each side edge. Position as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 8

Cut the pieces for the doors. There will be a 1/8” space at the top, sides, and in between with a ½” space between each pair. Install the European hinges according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions and make any necessary adjustments. Install the cabinet pulls.

Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

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Holiday Decorating: 24 Gorgeous Metallic Finds to add a Bit of Sparkle to Your Home

11.14.13

Feeling festive but not quite ready to put up a tree? Maybe you aren’t working on the same holiday timeline retailers seem to be, and frankly who is… All the same, perhaps a bit of sparkle in your space might be just the thing to help bridge the gap between Fall and Winter without committing one way or the other. This roundup of gorgeous metallic pieces will actually work year round, so don’t feel limited by the seasons for adding that extra bit of special to your place. After all, everyone loves a bit of shine… Image Source: West Elm

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There is nothing more glamorous than a gilded tablescape and with accents of black and smoky metallic silver, I would be me over the moon in love. I adore a touch of the unexpected, and trust me when I say dark colors like black and gray are still, even in this modern day and age, a bit unexpected around the holidays.

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From brass to mercury glass and every gorgeous sparkly urchin in between, these pieces are phenomenal year round, but during the holiday season, they especially work well, regardless of which holiday you are focusing on.

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Fun barware and a gilded ram are sure to be the talk of the town for your next holiday festivity. A few tips from the bottle service provided on the antique brass finish rye tray and honestly your party will be a hit regardless, but you may as well let it shine, and with sparkly decor dangling delicately nearby.

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Reader Showcase: Provence Beam Dining Table and Benches

11.14.13

I was inspired by the RH Provence 4×4 Beam plans, but wanted to try to make it more aesthetically accurate by using all beams for the base. I made two tables (10′ and 8′) and two 8′ benches. I’m thinking about making chairs for the 10′. Also, I’ve never used a Kreg jig, so I put it together with GRK structural screws and normal screws.

This is the unfinished 10′ table showing the all beam base.

I assembled the top directly on the base and screwed in from below.

Built From These Plans

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Restoration Hardware Inspired Provence Beam Dining with 4×4’s

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build Provence Beam Benches

Estimated Cost

Each table cost about $275 each ($225 for lumber / $50 for the structural screws). Each bench cost around $175.

Lumber Used

Redwood.

Finishing Technique

Penofin Marine Oil.

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Reader Showcase: Tool Time with Bandsaws and Boxes Go Together

11.12.13

I just wanted to suggest to new bandsaw owners/users that learning how to use the bandsaw can be a little tricky. I found that making bandsaw boxes in addition to the normal straight and resaw cuts really helps in improving your skills. There are a lot of variables to consider such as size of blade, tooth configuration, blade tension and tracking and setting up the saw that making these boxes really helps.

The pictures show five of the boxes I have made. They show you can be as creative as you wish within the constraints of your saw. It takes about two days to complete a project but that is because you have to build you block of wood, layout the design, cut, and a lot of gluing and clamping. Then the fun begins with hours of sanding and finishing.

Estimated Cost

Cost can run from nearly nothing when you use from your scrap pile to a few dollars if exotic woods are employed.

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Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Childrens Vintage Parsons Bench

11.11.13

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Kid Sized Vintage Parsons Bench. The lumber list allows for building two benches, the perfect companion pieces to the Vintage Parsons Table plans we posted last week! A fabulous addition to any playroom or family room where the kiddos hang out! Xx…Rayan

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Estimated Cost

$50-$75

Dimensions

Tools

Tape Measure
Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
Drill
Countersink bit for drill
Square
Sander
Brad nailer

Lumber

2 – 1×3 at 8’
2 – 4×4 posts at 6’
1 sheet of ¾” plywood

Materials

1-1/4” brad nails
2” screws
Edge banding, optional
Wood filler
Sandpaper
Wood glue
Finishing Supplies

Cut List

4 – 4 x 4 posts at 14” – Legs
8 – 1×3 at 1-3/4” – Stretcher Supports
2 – 1×3 at 4” – Side Stretchers
2 – 1×3 at 42” – Stretchers
3 – 1×3 at 7-1/2” – Top Supports
1 – ¾” plywood at 11” x 49” – Top

Instructions

Step 1

Edge banding will be applied to the exposed edges of the plywood before assembly.

Cut the pieces for the legs and the stretcher supports. Position the supports as shown, then secure using glue and countersunk 2” screws. There will be a pair of right legs and a pair of left legs.

Step 2

Cut the pieces for the side stretchers. Position the stretchers on the supports then secure using glue and 2” countersunk screws.

Step 3

Install the next set of the stretcher supports as shown. Secure using glue and 2” countersunk screws.

Step 4

Cut the pieces for the stretchers. Position the stretchers on the supports then secure using glue and 2” countersunk screws.

Step 5

Cut the pieces for the seat supports. Secure to the longer stretchers using glue and 2” countersunk screws.

Cut the piece for the seat and cut the notches using a jigsaw. Position the top as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

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Renovate or Furnish Your Home For Free with #FindItKeepIt

11.08.13

This post brought to you by BuildDirect. All opinions are 100% mine.

Renovate or furnish your home for free with #FindItKeepIt? If that sounds crazy to you, you aren’t alone. But my friends, it’s a true story, and even better, you can help influence which products are offered for free each week in a weekly Find It. Keep It. promotion and fun filled hunt for ‘the goods’ from BuildDirect. Let’s be honest, renovating is expensive, even with a sincere DIY attitude, the materials alone are costly. Sacrificing the finishes you want or need because they are too costly can also be costly on the resale value of your home later. It’s really quite a tricky line to walk between choosing the best materials and keeping an eye toward budget.

My personal style is eclectic and constantly evolving, but one thing that doesn’t change is my love for and need for an honesty of materials in my space. I have always wanted a kitchen with marble and a backyard with a gorgeous deck in the sun. I have a bit of an obsession with a few of these finishes, truth be told, and honestly a substitute won’t do. With my love of marble n particular, I find myself quickly priced right out of the game with no happy compromise for this poor sad girl. But what if you could snag yourself some of these things for free? It would be worthy of a happy dance, no? The items that BuildDirect sells are offered at a remarkable price with free samples and easy reliable service. By connecting the buyers directly with the manufacturers, they can offer products like flooring, decking, and even patio furniture for less, time, effort and money. But it’s the Find It Keep It promotion that is uber exciting to me (and you of course, right?). This program gives consumers a chance to find and keep new home improvement products, absolutely free with free shipping anywhere in the US and Canada.

So here is how this works… Each Tuesday, BuildDirect sends out a sneak peek email with new items potentially up for grabs (sign up here, Find It. Keep It. to receive those emails). Throughout the week you can pin those items you adore, to your own Pinterest Boards with the hashtag #FindItKeepIt and by tagging @builddirect, and help influence which items will end up in the promotional event, which will launch the following Friday. The items will be offered for free with a certain quantity of each available, and all you need to do is snatch it up, and it will ship for free right to your doorstep, no strings attached. But don’t worry, another email is sent out a few hours before the event is live with the exact start time, so you don’t have to set an alarm and check every 5 minutes. Then it’s up to you to get on the site, hunt down the items with ‘free’ or ‘get it first’, and those beauties, whatever they may be are yours!

Some of my current faves can be seen above. The outdoor decking material in a gray finish (1) is amazing and those marble tiles (2), yes please… the travertine tiles (3) are in that class of products a bit like the wood look porcelain tiles and I adore this as a more affordable option that does in fact get the look, without missing the mark.

Like BuildDirect on Facebook or follow BuildDirect on Twitter to stay up to date and of course tell your friends and fam to help you by pinning your faves as well so you can increase your chances of getting the products you love into that free round up of items for that week! At least that would be my plan! Hint hint…

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Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Childrens Vintage Parsons Table

11.06.13

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Vintage Parsons Table. An easy and budget friendly build with timeless style. This table will blend seamlessly with any existing pieces you already have. Gotta love that! Xx…Rayan

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Estimated Cost

$50-$75

Dimensions

Tools

Tape Measure
Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
Drill
Countersink bit for drill
Square
Sander
Brad nailer

Lumber

3 – 1×3 at 8’
2 – 4×4 posts at 6’
1 sheet of ¾” plywood

Materials

1-1/4” brad nails
2” screws
Edge banding, optional
Wood filler
Sandpaper
Wood glue
Finishing Supplies

Cut List

4 – 4 x 4 posts at 24” – Legs
8 – 1×3 at 1-3/4” – Stretcher Supports
2 – 1×3 at 23” – Side Stretchers
2 – 1×3 at 53” – Stretchers
3 – 1×3 at 26” – Top Supports
1 – ¾” plywood at 30” x 60” – Top

Instructions

Step 1

Edge banding will be applied to the exposed edges of the plywood before assembly.

Cut the pieces for the legs and the stretcher supports. Position the supports as shown, then secure using glue and countersunk 2” screws. There will be a pair of right legs and a pair of left legs.

Step 2

Cut the pieces for the side stretchers. Position the stretchers on the supports then secure using glue and 2” countersunk screws.

Step 3

Install the next set of the stretcher supports as shown. Secure using glue and 2” countersunk screws.

Step 4

Cut the pieces for the stretchers. Position the stretchers on the supports then secure using glue and 2” countersunk screws.

Step 5

Cut the pieces for the top supports. Secure to the longer stretchers using glue and 2” countersunk screws.

Cut the piece for the top and cut the notches using a jigsaw. Position the top as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

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Free DIY Furniture Plans: How to Build a Reclaimed Timber Slat Desk

11.06.13

You Can Build This! Easy DIY Furniture Plans from The Design Confidential with Complete Instructions on How to Build a Timber Slat Desk via @thedesconf

Free DIY Furniture Plans: How to Build a Reclaimed Timber Slat Desk. I absolutely love our Reclaimed Timber Collection and I can’t wait to see who builds this first! Do you remember this reader showcase? Oh it’s just so very good! Xx… Rayan

As with all of our plans, you are building at your own risk and you should have a firm understanding of building in general before you attempt many of our plans (some are easy as pie and perfect for beginners). With that, go forth, have fun, take lots of pictures and share them in a showcase on the site or on social media with the hashtag #builtTDCtuff and we will share our faves! Be sure to tag @thedesignconfidential on Instagram / FB and @thedesconf on Twitter / Pinterest. If you are a blogger and you post about your build, don’t forget to include a link to your post on your showcase here. Don’t forget… for all of our newer plans, clicking on the images will let them expand to enormous sizes with much greater clarity. The older plans may need updating so please let us know if you need one fixed!

$100-$150

Tape Measure
Saw – Jig Saw, Circular, Table, or Miter Saw
Drill
Multi-Square and Carpenter’s Square
Sander
Nail Gun
Router with Patterning bit – or bit set – optional

19 – 1×4 at 6’
27 – 1×4 at 8’
2 – 1×6 at 6’
1 half sheet of ¼” plywood
1 full sheet of ¾” plywood
¼” glass or Plexiglas for the top

2 – 1×6 (ripped to 3-3/4” wide) at 63” – Top End Slats
19 – 1×4 at 63” – Top Slats
115 – 1×4 at 3-1/2” – Blocks (shown in Dark Blue in the drawings)
14 – 1×4 at 30” (with a ½” hole drilled at one end) – Side Slats (shown in Lt. Blue in the drawings)
40 – 1×4 at 30” – Slats (Shown in Lt. Blue in the drawings)
15 – 1×4 at 23-7/8” (with a ½” hole drilled at one end) – Door Slats (shown in Lavender in the drawings)
14 – 1×4 at 1-3/4” – Door Blocks (shown in Orange in the drawings)
14 – 1×4 at 27-1/2” – Back Slats (shown in Green in the drawings)
2 – ¾” plywood at 27-1/2” x 30” – Shelf & Bottom
1 – ½” All-Thread at 22-1/4”
1 – ¼” plywood at 27-3/8” x 35-1/2” – Back

Step 1

Pieces should be sanded and finished prior to assembly. Apply a coat of paste wax to the boards with the hole drilled in the end to allow for the door to slide easily. The desk will be assembled from the top down. Each piece will be secured with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails except the areas with the holes.

Cut the pieces for the top. The wider 1×4 pieces will be positioned at the ends to hold the glass top in place. Start by layering the blocks on the wider pieces with the bottoms flush. Secure with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Lay a 1×4 piece on top, then secure to the blocks using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Continue layering the pieces in this manner until the top is complete.

Step 2

Cut the pieces for the slats. Fourteen of the 30” slats will have a hole drilled in one end to allow for the All-Thread for the door. One of these pieces will have a countersunk hole drilled to capture the nut for the All-Thread. Place the nut in the countersunk hole, then secure the piece to the underside of the top using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Insert the All-Thread and secure in the nut. Position a 30” slat (without a hole) as shown, then secure using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Step 3

Cut the pieces for the back slats, the door slats, and the door blocks. The door slats will have a ½” hole drilled at the end. Secure the door blocks to the ends of the door slats using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. The back slats will be secured using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails, and the door slats will be threaded on the All-Thread piece.

Step 4

Continue layering the pieces as shown – there will be eight back slats (green), eight door slats with blocks (lavender), eight 30” slats on each side (light blue), and eight blocks (dark blue). Cut the piece for the shelf and drill the hole for the All-Thread. Thread the shelf on the All-Thread then secure the shelf in place using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Step 5

Continue layering the slats – There will be seven back slats (green), seven door slats with blocks (lavender), six 30” slats on each side (light blue), and seven blocks (dark blue).

Cut the piece for the bottom and drill a countersunk hole for the All-Thread. Thread the bottom on the All-Thread, then insert the nut and make it snug (not tight). Secure the bottom using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Step 7

Layer the final 30” slats and blocks on the bottom, as well as what will be the far left side of the desk securing the pieces with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Step 8

Cut the piece for the back. Secure in place using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. Install a magnetic catch on the door.

Step 9

Secure the glass on the top with beads of silicone at the edges.

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Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Rhys Table and Benches

11.04.13

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Rhys Table and Benches! An adorable set of furniture, perfectly sized for your kiddos! With the holidays virtually at our doorsteps, this kind of project is perfect to tackle since it’s pretty straight forward and fast to complete! Yahoo for that! Xx…Rayan

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Estimated Cost

$75-$100

Dimensions

Tools

Tape Measure
Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
Drill
Countersink bit for drill
Square
Sander
Brad nailer
Kreg Jig

Lumber

1 – 2×2 at 8’
2 – 4’ x 8’ sheets of ¾” plywood

Materials

1-1/4” brad nails
1-1/4” pocket hole screws
2” screws
2” edge banding
Wood filler
Sandpaper
Wood glue
Finishing Supplies

Cut List

8– ¾” plywood at 12” x 14-1/2” –Legs
4 – 2×2 at 10” – Seat Support
4 – ¾” plywood at 12” x 12” –Seat
4 – ¾” plywood at 23” x 30” – Outer Table Leg
2 – 2×2 at 27” – Table Top Supports
2 – ¾” plywood at 30” x 42” – Top

Instructions

Step 1

Cut the pieces for the seat legs. Spread glue on the face of one piece and layer another piece on top. Wiggle the top piece a little to create suction, then clamp. Secure with a few 1-1/4” brad nails. When dry, cut a 45 degree bevel in the top edge. Apply the edge banding, then trim. There will be four assemblies for two benches.

Step 2

Cut the pieces for the seat supports. Position as shown then secure using countersunk 2” screws.

Step 3

Cut the pieces for the seats. Assemble each seat in the same manner as the legs, then cut a 45 degree bevel in each side. Secure to the seat supports using glue and countersunk 2” screws.

Step 4

Cut the pieces for the table legs and assemble them in the same manner as the bench legs. Cut a 45 degree bevel in the top edge of each leg.

Step 5

Cut the pieces for the top supports. Secure to the legs using glue and countersunk 2” screws.

Cut the pieces for the top stretchers. With the Kreg jig set for ¾” material, drill pocket holes in each end. Secure to the top supports as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

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