Easy to build 2x4 outdoor coffee table using basic tools and beginner techniques. Free plans by Ana-White.com
Related: 2x4 outdoor sofa (plans here) and one arm sectional piece (plans here)
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Preparation
- 7 – 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 80 – self-tapping exterior deck screws, 2-1/2" to 3" long
- Measuring Tape, Pencil, Eye and Ear Protection, Circular Saw or Miter Saw, Drill with bit to match screw heads, Clamps, Clean level worksurface
- 4 – 2x4 @ 14-1/2” – Legs
- 2 – 2x4 @ 23-1/2” – Breadboard Ends
- 5 – 2x4 @ 20-1/2” – End aprons, Supports
- 8 – 2x4 @ 47” – Side Aprons, Tabletop Boards
Instructions
Step 1
Attach two legs to an apron, two deck screws per joint. Repeat for second leg set.
Step 2
Screw a breadboard end to the top of the leg set built in previous step, attaching to both legs and apron with deck screws. Repeat for second leg set.
Step 3
Build the table base with long aprons and remaining short aprons, attaching with deck screws. Center the middle support on long aprons.
Step 4
Raise table support up off workbench on scrap 2x4 boards. Attach legs to end aprons with deck screws. Use at least six screws per side.
Step 5
Comments
Lila Archer
Thu, 06/09/2016 - 18:21
the coffee table
I am glad I was your inspiration for the coffee table ;)
godsgamepiece
Tue, 06/21/2016 - 10:27
Comfort.
I just love this! I'm planning to build all of this next week but I wondered if the back was comfortable with the back and arm rests being the same height.
DennisEvans
Fri, 07/01/2016 - 01:44
Design
Amazing design thank you for share this.
designdoctor
Tue, 07/04/2017 - 20:06
What product did you use to
What product did you use to finish this table and your sectional?
Rhi
Tue, 04/30/2019 - 08:07
Stain Source for Beautiful Outdoor Patio Set
Which penetrating transulcent exterior siding and decking stain did you use? And what color?
I made the outdoor sectional sofa last summer and did not apply any stain...and it's weathered a Michigan winter just fine. But would like to finish it now so it looks more polished (and add some protection).
About to make this 2x4 Coffee Table to complete the set!
Aaaaand.....thinking of making the outdoor farmhouse table with built in coolers. :)
Love all your content, designs, plans and videos. Keep being awesome!
Admir
Wed, 06/19/2019 - 13:02
First DIY project!
My first ever DIY project and it took less than 2 hours! Thx for making it easy to follow.
llitzenb
Fri, 05/29/2020 - 20:58
Very easy to follow plan…
Very easy to follow plan. Love the finished product. Plan to shrink the length and make a matching end table. Would share the brag photo but I’m seeing Access Denied.
JD_2030
Fri, 07/03/2020 - 16:47
Warped and twisted
Hi Ana, we built this table to go with the sectional and we love both. However, after we put the table together all the wood warped/twisted and now one leg sits 1.5 inch in the air.
Do you have any advise on how to fix this problem? One note, we used deck stain to seal it.
Bazmehmet
Mon, 05/03/2021 - 04:53
Query measurements
If the legs are 2" thick and the end aprons are 20-1/2", surely that makes the overall width of the table 24-1/2", not 23-1/2". Or have I missed something?
kay6
Fri, 05/07/2021 - 18:30
Slats
3/4” does not work so make sure you space your top boards before you attach.
behindtherabbit
Mon, 06/21/2021 - 12:53
Hidden screw holes
Made this to match the Outdoor Sofa from the Modern Comfort Collection. I shortened the length a bit to better my space and used pocket holes/screws to hide the screws. Doing this allowed me to omit the extra box frame on the underside of the table. Turned out as expected... Excellent!