Upholstered Top Storage Coffee Table

By 1frost
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Kreg Academy Kreg Academy

Upholster top storage coffee table. 30" wide x 48" long x 19" high. Knock-off of a storage coffee table constructed for approx. $125.00 rather than the $999.00 one that our daughter liked for her living room.

Difficulty moderate

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Square
    Square
  • Table Saw
    Table Saw
  • Tape Measure
    Tape Measure
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)
  • Nail Gun
    Nail Gun
  • Stapler
    Stapler
  • Sander
    Sander

Materials

Wood Products

  • 2 Board , 2x2 , 96"
  • 2 Board , 1x12 , 96"
  • 8 Board , 1x8 , 48"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 1 Pair - Rockler 6'' Medium-Duty Quiet Action Lid Support
  • 1 30" continuous hinge
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Cut List & Parts

  • 2 Box part , 13/16" x 11 1/4" x 96"
  • 8 Top and bottom parts , 3/4" x 7 1/4"" x 48"
  • 2 Base parts , 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 96"
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Directions

  • Drill holes in top and bottom board

    Drill holes for 1 1/4" pocket hole screws as shown to create the top and bottom of the coffee table storage box and assemble the panels as shown

    Step 1

  • Drill holes in side and end boards

    Drill holes for 1 1/4" pocket hole screws as shown on the side and end boards

    Step 2

  • Assemble the side and end boards

    Attach the side and end boards together with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and and then attache the end assembly to the side assemblies to create the box as shown with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws
    It is recommended that you stain and finish the box at this time.

    Step 3

  • Assemble the base components

    Assemble the base utilizing 1 1/4" pocket hole screws

    Step 4

  • Add trim pieces to the base

    Add 2 1/2" high x 1/4" horizontal trim pieces and 1 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" high trim pieces to each leg.
    These trim pieces hide the bottom panel and give the base the appearance as being made of metal
    It is recommended that you paint the base assembly at this time.

    Step 5

  • Add bottom assembly to base

    It is recommended that you stain and finish the bottom assembly prior to installing on the base
    Install the bottom assembly to the base.
    Utilize 1 1/2" nails to attache to the base.

    Step 6

  • Add the box assembly to the base

    Screw the box assembly thru the bottom boards into the base assembly with
    1 1/4" pocket hole screws

    Step 7

  • Install pad and fabric

    Spray glue the foam to the top assembly. Add a layer of fleece over the foam and staple to the top edges. Install fabric and staple to the inside of the top assemble. Staple a piece of fabric on the inside of the lid to hide the top board assembly.

    Step 8

  • Install hinges

    Install the top assembly to the box with a 30" continuous hinge and a lid support hinge at each end.