Narrow Sofa Table

By Hertoolbelt
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This narrow sofa table is a stylish piece for behind the sofa or use as a console table in the hall. Easily adjust the dimensions for height or length to fit perfectly in your space. Inspired by a console table as seen on Houzz. If you don't have tools to cut curves, substitute straight boards.

Difficulty advanced

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Tape Measure
    Tape Measure
  • Band Saw
    Band Saw
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)
  • Nail Gun
    Nail Gun
  • Sander
    Sander

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Board , 2x12 , 96"
  • 1 Board , 4x4 , 96"
  • 1 Board , 2x4 , 96"
  • 2 Board , 1x3 , 96"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 20 2 1/2" pocket screws
  • 18 1 1/4" pocket screws
  • 25 1 1/4" brad nails
  • 1 Carrington Stain
  • 1 Wood glue
  • 3 Sandpaper
  • 1 Top coat/polyurethane
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Cut List & Parts

  • 1 Top , 1 1/2" x 11 1/4" x 64"
  • 2 Skirt , 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 62"
  • 2 Skirt , 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 7 3/4"
  • 2 Leg , 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 26"
  • 2 Feet , 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 14 1/2"
  • 1 Rail , 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 53 1/2"
  • 2 Arch , 1 1/2" thick see pattern in extras
  • 4 Molding , 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" see pattern in extras
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Directions

  • Make and Assemble Legs

    Cut the legs and feet from a 4x4. Trace and cut out the pattern for the feet with a band saw. Drill 1 1/2" pocket holes in the front and back of the legs (top and bottom). Mark the center of the legs and feet and secure together with wood glue and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws.
    Note: Instead of cutting curves on the feet, consider making a 45 deg cut on the ends for simple style. If making the table to go along a wall, shorten the feet to 11 1/4" (from 14 1/2").

    Step 1

  • Attach Rail

    Cut the rail from a 2x4. Drill 1 1/2" pocket holes in each end (under side). Mark the centers of the rail ends and feet. Secure the rail to the feet with wood glue and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws.

    Step 2

  • Assemble Skirt

    Cut the skirt pieces from the 1x3's. Drill 3/4" pocket holes in each end of the 7 3/4" skirt pieces. Also drill 3/4" pocket holes in the skirt pieces to attach to the top later. Assemble the skirt together using wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket holes.
    Note: The short pocket hole driver is useful while assembling the skirt. If necessary, drill through the backside of the skirt into the 7 3/4" pieces.

    Step 3

  • Attach Skirt to Top

    Cut the top piece from the 2x12. Center the skirt onto the underside of the top piece. Use wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws to secure the skirt to the top.

    Step 4

  • Attach Legs to the Top

    Center the legs onto the top piece. Use wood glue and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws to secure the legs to the table top.

    Step 5

  • Cut and Attach Arch

    Trace 2 arches onto the remaining 2x12. Use a band saw, scroll saw or jig saw to cut out the arches. Sand the arches smooth. Center an arch to a leg and top, attach with wood glue and 1 1/4" brad nails. Repeat for the second arch.

    Step 6

  • Add Molding

    Trace 4 molding patterns onto some of the remaining 4x4. Cut out the molding pieces with a band saw. Sand the pieces smooth. Attach to the front and back of the leg pieces with wood glue and 1 1/4" brad nails. The molding pieces will cover up the leg pocket holes. Alternately you can use store bought molding.

    Sand the narrow sofa table smooth, ending with 120-150 grit sandpaper. Stain the table as desired and protect with top coat/polyurethane.

    Step 7