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A simple outdoor coffee table to match any patio set for under $15. Overall dimensions – 35″ x 22″ and 17 3/4″ high.

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Miter Saw
    Miter Saw
  • Drill (cordless)
    Drill (cordless)
  • Sander
    Sander

Materials

Wood Products

  • 3 Board , 2x2 , 96"
  • 4 Board , 1x3 , 96"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 50 2 1/2" Blue kreg screws coarse
  • 25 2" wood screws
  • 1 Outdoor primer
  • 1 Outdoor paint
  • 1 Wood putty

Cut List & Parts

  • 4 Legs , 17" x 2" x 2"
  • 4 Short Aprons and Leg Supports , 17" x 2" x2"
  • 2 Top Supports , 17" x 2" x 2"
  • 2 Long Aprons , 29" x 2" x 2"
  • 1 Bottom Long support , 29" x 2" x 2"
  • 8 Top Slats , 35" x 1" x 3"

Directions

  • Make side frames

    Create the 2 side frames using the Legs, short apron and the bottom leg supports. The bottom leg support are 3" from the edge of the leg.

  • attach long aprons

    Attach the long aprons and create the table frame.

  • Attach bottom support

    Attach the bottom long support. This is 7.75" from the side of the leg.

  • Attach table supports

    Attach the table top supports. I attached these 11" from each end.

  • Assemble table top slats

    Assemble the table top slats onto the frame. I used 1.5" overhang on both sides of the slats. The first slat was attached flush on the inside edge of the long apron giving a 1" overhang in the front of the table. I used a yard stick which was about 1/4" thick as a spacer between the slats.