Oak Coffee Table
A clean, modern 1100 × 550 mm oak table with a floating lower shelf.
Overview
A 1100 × 550 × 400 mm coffee table in solid oak with a slatted top, a floating lower shelf and slightly angled legs.
Cut list
| Part | Dimensions | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Top slats | 1100 × 90 × 25 mm | 6 |
| Top battens | 500 × 60 × 25 mm | 2 |
| Shelf slats | 1000 × 80 × 20 mm | 5 |
| Legs | 380 × 60 × 60 mm | 4 |
| Shelf rails | 1000 × 60 × 25 mm | 2 |
Steps
- Glue the top slats onto the battens with a 4 mm gap between each.
- Cut the legs at 3° and joint them to the shelf rails with dowels.
- Screw the shelf slats onto the lower rails.
- Attach the top with Z-clips.
- Sand and finish with hardwax oil for a satin look.
Tip
Angle the legs with a table saw jig, or keep them square for an easier build.
Materials
- ◆ Oak boards
- ◆ Wood glue
- ◆ Dowels
- ◆ Z-clips
- ◆ Hardwax oil
Tools needed
- Table saw
- Miter saw
- Drill
- Router
Steps
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1
Glue top slats
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2
Cut legs
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3
Build shelf frame
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4
Attach top
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5
Finish
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