This DIY coffee table is made out of 3/4" plywood and coated with cement. There is a hole in the top that allows a plant to grow through.
Difficulty
easy
Tools
Kreg Tools
Other Tools
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Rubber trowel
Materials
Wood Products
- 1 Sheet of sanded pine plywood , 4'x8'x3/4"
Hardware & Supplies
- 1 Box Of 1 1/4" Pocket-Hole Screws (See Tools List)
- 1 Sandpaper, various grits
- 1 Bag of feather finish concrete mix
- 1 Drywall sanding mesh
Cut List & Parts
- 2 Sides , 12"x48"x3/4"
- 1 Top , 18"x48"x3/4"
- 2 Short sides , Cut to fit - see step 3
- 2 Feet , 6"x12"x3/4"
Directions
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Cut the plywood
Cut the pieces of the table according to the cut list and diagram shown here.
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Cut a hole in the top
Draw a 10" diameter circle on one end of the top board and use a jigsaw to cut it out.
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Assemble, measure, and cut
Use pocket holes to attach the two long sides to the top. Take a measurement between the sides and cut pieces to fit on the ends. Use pocket holes to attach the pieces.
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Add feet
Screw 6" wide pieces that extend past the bottom of the box by 3/4" with 1-1/4" finish screws.
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Cover in concrete
Mix feather finish cement mix and coat the exterior of the plywood box.
Extras