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6 Drawer Library Coffee Table

Build your own coffee table, this for a square coffee table features six wide drawers perfect for sorting small items. Use it as an office with laptop and office accessories, or use it for board games or as a craft center. The include step by step diagrams, shopping and cut list and video tutorials from

6 Drawer Library Coffee Table

Specifications

Project typeCoffee Tables
Roomliving room
StyleFarmhouse Furniture
DifficultyAdvanced

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

6 Drawer Library Coffee Table dimension diagram 1

Shopping List

  • 4 – Caster wheels
  • 3 – 2x2 @ 8 feet long ½ sheet of ¾” plywood
  • 2 – 1x2 @ 8 feet long
  • 6 – 1x3 @ 8 feet long
  • 2 – 1x4 @ 8 feet long
  • 1 – 1x8 @ 10 feet long
  • 1 – 1x8 @ 8 feet long
  • 1 – sheet ¼” plywood for bottoms of drawers
  • 6 – white euro style bottom corner mount drawer slides
  • Knobs or handles
  • 1 ¼” and 2 1/2” pocket hole screws
  • 1 ¼” brad nails
  • 2” self tapping star bit wood screws for attaching top from underside of 2x2s
  • Wood glue
  • wood filler
  • 120 grit sandpaper
  • stain or paint

Cut List

  • 4 – 2x2 @ 12 ¾”
  • 4 – 2x2 @ 32”
  • 2 – ¾” plywood @ 32” x 12 ¾”
  • 4 – 1x3 @ 12-3/4"
  • 4 – 2x2 @ 32”
  • 4 – 1x2 @ 32” (these MUST be 32” or drawers won’t work out)

DRAWERS – 1” less overall than total width, should be cut to fit

  • 12 – 1x3 @ 16”
  • 12 – 1x3 @ 29 ½”
  • 6 – ¼” plywood 31” x16”
  • 6 – 1x4 @ 31 ¾” 5 – 1x8 @ 36 ¼” (top)

Tools

  • measuring tape
  • square
  • pencil
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • kreg-jig
  • drill
  • circular saw
  • sander
  • countersink drill bit

Step-by-step Instructions

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Step 1

First build your two ends. These are identical, and all edges are flush to outsides.

6 Drawer Library Coffee Table — step 1
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Step 2

These are for the drawer slides. Place the 1x3 boards so they are positioned where the screw holes in your drawer slides match, considering your drawer slides will be installed 3/4" inset from the outsides of the 2x2 legs. Nail and glue in place with 1-1/4" brad nails.

6 Drawer Library Coffee Table — step 2
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Step 3

Now the front and back trim. It is very important to space these pieces exactly as shown to keep distance between drawers even. Adjust for square - this is very important.

6 Drawer Library Coffee Table — step 3
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Step 4

Build your drawer boxes to suit your openings. The drawers must be very square.

6 Drawer Library Coffee Table — step 4
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Install the drawer slides. Here is a good video showing all the steps

6 Drawer Library Coffee Table — step 5
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Step 6

Then attach your drawer faces to the drawer boxes with glue and 1 1/4" finish nails. TIP: attach hardware first! Keep an even 1/8" gap on all sides of the drawer faces.

6 Drawer Library Coffee Table — step 6
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Step 7

And then the top! You can build top first and then attach - it's up to you.

6 Drawer Library Coffee Table — step 7
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Step 8

And finally add the caster wheels to the base.

6 Drawer Library Coffee Table — step 8
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Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.

Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/6-drawer-library-coffee-table-square-size