This couch/sofa arm cup holder is perfect for any chair that doesn't have a table within arm's reach. We have lots of guests who sit in this chair with no place for their drink. This cup holder has a place for your drink, phone and remote control. Plus, it's customizable for any chair arm width.
Tools
Kreg Tools
Other Tools
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Miter Saw
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Drill (cordless)
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Sander
Materials
Wood Products
- 1 Board , 1x4 , 24"
Hardware & Supplies
- 8 Kreg Pocket Screws
- 1 Wood glue
- 1 Stain
- 1 Sealant
Cut List & Parts
- 2 Piece 1 and 5 , 3"x4"
- 1 Piece 2 , 5 1/2" x 4"
- 1 Piece 3 , 6"x4"
- 1 Piece 4 , 4"x4"
Directions
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Make your cuts
Using a 4" wide piece of lumber, make the following length cuts to create five pieces named, aptly, pieces 1-5:
-Piece 1- 3"
-Piece 2- 5 1/2" (this piece is adjustable for your size chair. Make the length what you need to span the arm of your chair)
-Piece 3- 6"
-Piece 4- 4"
-Piece 5- 3"
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Drill pocket holes
Drill pocket holes into the following pieces on 4" long sides:
- Piece 1- two holes on the same side
- Piece 2- no holes
- Piece 3- two holes on the same side
- Piece 4- two holes on both sides
- Piece 5- no holes
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Create the cup holder
Attach Piece 1 and Piece 3 to the underside of Piece 2 with the pocket holes both facing in.
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Create the accessories holder
Attach Piece 4 to the bottom outside edge of Piece 3 and to the bottom inside edge of Piece 5 with the pocket holes facing down.
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Sand, Stain and Seal
Sand everything down, rounding off all the edges. Then choose your stain and stain the whole project. Don't forget to seal it, since any condensation from a beverage will damage unsealed wood.
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Hang on your couch
Hang your couch arm cup holder over the arm of your chair with Piece 2 over the top of the arm.
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