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Coffee TableProject Plan

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◄ ◄ 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 refi ned 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 fi t your taste and decor is quick and easy with the Kreg Jig®.

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What You’ll NeedCoffee Table Coffee Table What you’ll need What you’ll needProject Plan

Kreg Face Clamp or C-Clamp

Kreg Right Angle Clamp

TOOLS

HARDWARE & SUPPLIES

25”

am Drill Circular Saw

Coffee Table Coffee Table Materials MaterialsProject Plan

SHOPPING LISTQuantityDescription2 each1 x 6 - 8'-long Cherry1 each1 x 4 - 8'-long Pine or Poplar4 eachCoffee Table Legs*

PARTS TO CUTPartQty.DescriptionLengthWidthThickness

A2Long Apron30"12"3⁄4”B3Short Apron221⁄2"113⁄4"3⁄4”C2Top30"11⁄2"3⁄4"

Skill Builder DVD Icon Skill Builder DVD Icon When you see this DVD logo, please reference your Skill Builder DVD for in-depth tips on how to build the featured joint.

PARTS LIST AND CUTTING DIAGRAM

SHOPPING LISTQuantityDescription

100SML-C150 11⁄2”, #7 Fine, Pocket-Hole Screws100SML-F125 11⁄4", #8 Coarse, Pocket-Hole Screws

1Bottle of Wood Glue2Sheets 120-Grit Sandpaper

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*NOTE: You can purchase a variety of styles of table legs online at www.tablelegs.com or www.osbornewood.com

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How to Build it!How to Build it!STEP-BY-STEP

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1-1/2" OverhangAll Sides

3/4"GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTED

CONNECTING THE LEGSCONNECTING THE LEGS

1. Building the coffee table isn’t as diffi cult as it might look. The trick is that you can purchase table legs that are all ready for you use. Check out the Shopping List to fi nd out where you can buy table legs that suit your taste and decor.

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Cut Aprons to Lengthto Fit Between Legs

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2. You’ll start by measuring the top of your table legs to determine their width. You’ll subtract that width at each end to come up with the fi nished 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 the table base is assembled.

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

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KREG JIGKREG JIG®® SETTING SETTINGUse 11⁄2"-longPocket-Hole Screws with Coarse Threads

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 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.

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NOTE: At this point, you may decide to paint or stain the table base before moving on to the top.

To get some help making this joint, or the joint below view the SkillBuilder™ "Leg & Rail" section on the Kreg Jig® DVD.

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MAKING THE TOPMAKING THE TOP

FINISHING UPFINISHING UP

Underside of Table Top shown

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KREG JIGKREG JIG®® SETTING SETTINGUse 11⁄4"-longPocket-Hole Screws with Fine Threads

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 trim the edges nice and straight once their joined.

7. Arrange the boards for the most pleasing grain and appearance. Take the middle board and drill a series of pocket holes as shown. Start the Pocket-Holes 2" from each end and space them about 6" apart. The location isn’t critical.

8. Fasten the boards together with Pocket-Hole screws then trim the blank to size.

To get some help making this joint, or the joint below view the SkillBuilder™ "Edgejoining" section on the Kreg Jig® DVD.

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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9. Now is the time to apply a fi nish to the top before attaching it to a base. Be sure to apply a fi nish 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.

Find more project plans online at www.kregjig.com

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NOTE: Use 11⁄4"-long Pocket-Hole Screws with Fine Threads to attach the top to the base.