How to Build DIY Wood Coffee Tables?

A planned seating arrangement whether in living rooms, offices, lounge, hotel and restaurant lobbies will never be complete without a coffee table. This home and office furniture has become a necessity even way back when man started domicile living which was eventually adapted by our forefathers, up until today. There are so many types of coffee tables that come built from steel, plastic, glass, ceramics, and stone (marble and granite), but nothing compares to the sophistication and appeal that wood coffee tables bring.

In fact, wood coffee tables that survived generations of use have become priceless artifacts that only the very rich could readily afford. The longevity is a testament to our forefather's talent plus the concern to really provide their families with the best craftsmanship they can create. Today, the man of the house desires to duplicate the feat so instead of just purchasing this home or office furniture, it becomes a DIY (do-it-yourself) craft.

With the right motivation, attention for details and the correct power tools, making this DIY craft project is as easy as pie. However, one must have the proper orientation in the use of power tools and the correct materials should likewise be secured. The design concept must also be well thought of before the office furniture project can be started.

Materials for the wood coffee table; the most important part of the project is the table top because there are lots of options to choose from - one is a HDF (high density fiber board), a hollow core table top, or probably the best is a 2inches x 2.5ft x 4ft solid wood board. A second smaller board will be needed underneath the tabletop for newspapers and magazines.

Materials for the posts; four pieces of 3inches x 3inches wood struts will likely be needed to support the entire table. Please try to consider reviewing the design so that correct preparation can be made to connect the pieces together.

Materials for the lateral braces; typically these wood pieces are 1inch x 2 or 3inches wide and usually attached to the underside of the wood panels (table top) where the post are anchored and glued for stability.

As an initial step to the production of this office furniture, cut the different wood members using the power saw to fit exactly the length and width specified in the design drawings. Thereafter, measure and mark the exact location of the wood member where it must be connected or attached. After all of these have been done, mount and connect the wood members. Use the power drill to bore holes and to tighten the different lag screws or machine bolts to hold the pieces together. Once all the wood members are held together, the coffee table is ready for use.

The different power tools today can easily support and complete any wood coffee table envisioned as a DIY home craft project. The only requisite is intuition to follow the design faithfully and willingness to do the challenging part.

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