Outdoor Coffee Table Plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about outdoor coffee table plans. If you want to learn more about building a seat bench, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are many other designs and plans to choose from when building projects for your backyard, so make sure you take a close look over the related plans that are featured on our site.

There are many plans and designs to choose from, so make sure you take a close look over the rest of the table plans featured on our website. Plan everything with attention and adjust the size and the shape of the table to suit your needs. Plumb the legs and make sure the corners are right-angled before inserting the galvanized screws into place. Drill pilot or pocket holes to prevent the wood from splitting. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

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Outdoor Coffee Table Plans

Building a coffee table

Cut & Shopping Lists

• A – 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 11 1/4″ long LEGS
• B – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 25 1/2″ long APRONS
• C – 3 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 15 1/2″ long APRONS
• D – 5 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 28 1/2″ long TABLETOP

• 1 piece of 1×3 lumber – 10 ft
• 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 1 piece of 2×2 lumber -4 ft
• 2 1/2″ screws
• 1 5/8″ screws
• 1 1/4″ screws
• wood filler
• wood glue
• stain/paint

Tools

 Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square, Level

 Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

 Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

 One day

Related

• Bench plans
• Wooden bench plans

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Building a coffee table

Building the sides of the table

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the sides of the outdoor coffee table. On order to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to cut the legs out of 2×2 lumber and the aprons out of 1×3 lumber.

Cut the components at the right size and smooth the edges. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the aprons and secure them to the legs using 1 1/2″ screws. Add waterproof glue to enhance the rigidity of the structure.

Building the frame of the table

Lock the two sides of the coffee table together by fitting the rest of the components into place. Drill pilot holes at both ends of the components, align them with great care and insert the 1 1/4″ screws. Make sure the corners are square and add waterproof glue to the joints.

Fitting the tabletop slats

In order to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to attach the 1×4 slats to the top of the table. Drill pilot holes through the aprons, center the slats with great care and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the top slats. Add glue to the joints and remove the excess material with a damp cloth.

Outdoor coffee table plans

One of the last steps of the woodworking project is to take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, fill the pilot holes with wood putty and smooth the surface with 120-grit sandpaper.

Top Tip: If you want to enhance the look of the woodworking project and to protect the table from decay, we recommend you to cover the components with paint or stain. Place the bench in a proper location and move it whenever necessary.

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