With the clean lines of this floating top console/sofa table, you can add any kind of top you would like. Construct a top out of wood, concrete, or even a live edge slab to create a custom look. Plan can be adapted for custom milled hardwood or off the shelf lumber.
Tools
Other Tools
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Circular Saw (corded)
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Drill Press
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Miter Saw
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Square
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Table Saw
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Tape Measure
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Clamps
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Drill (cordless)
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Drill Press
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Impact Driver
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Sander
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Sawhorse
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Workbench
Materials
Wood Products
- 2 Board , 2x12 , 96"
- 1 Live edge slab or other material , 1-1/2" x 14" , 72"
- 1 Hardwood dowel , 1-3/8" , 12"
Hardware & Supplies
- 4 1/4" x 4" lag screws
- 4 1/4" washers
Cut List & Parts
- 1 Floating top , 1-1/2" x 14" x 72"
- 1 Console top , 1-1/2" x 11-1/4" x 50"
- 2 Side panels , 1-1/2" x 11-1/4" x 27-1/2"
Directions
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Cut Boards to Size
Join boards to create 11-1/4" wide panels, or use off-the-shelf 2 x 12 lumber. Cut one panel 50" in length and two 27-1/2" in length.
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Connect Panels
Align the top of the longer panel with one edge of each shorter panel. Measure 3/4" from edge, pre-drill and countersink four holes. Add glue to connecting faces and drive 4" wood screws. Cover holes with plugs and cut flush.
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Add Risers
Cut four- 2" long, pieces of 1-3/8" wood dowel. Mark the center and drill a hole through each dowel piece using a 1/4" drill bit.
On the top of the console base, measure 4" from the end and 2" from each long side and make a mark. Using a 1/4" drill bit, drill a hole through each mark. On the underside, countersink each hole 3/8" deep with a 3/4" forstner bit.
Insert 4"- 1/4" lag screw with washer through each hole on underside of console and through a wood dowel riser.
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Attach Top
Cut a 1-1/2" x 14" x 72" floating top from desired material. Center the floating top on risers. Drive lag screws, securing the top to the base. Pre-drilling may be necessary to avoid splitting.
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Finish
Sand entire piece and finish however you desire. Visit PneumaticAddict.com for finishing tips and ideas
