Corona Coffee Table
Build your own solid wood coffee table with beautiful turned legs, this guides you through the process with step by step instructions, diagrams, shopping and cut list and lots of reader submitted photos.
Specifications
| Project type | Coffee Tables |
|---|---|
| Room | living room |
| Style | Farmhouse Furniture |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Estimated cost | $150 - $200 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
- 4 turned legs - Used these ones from Osborne Wood
- 3 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
- 1 - 3/4" thick, 1/2 sheet of hardwood plywood in matching species (4x4 feet)
- 4 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
- 1 1/4” and 2 1/2” pocket hole screws
Cut List
- 4 - 4”x4”x18” turned legs (we used these)
- 8 - 1x3 @ 27 1/2” (aprons)
- 1 - 3/4” plywood @ 33” x 33” (bottom shelf)
- 7 - 2x6 @ 27 1/2” (tabletop center boards)
- 2 - 2x6 @ 38 1/2” (breadboard ends - cut to fit)
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- kreg-jig
- drill
- circular saw
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Start by attaching the aprons to the legs on the sides - try using a spacer block 1/2" thick to help you inset the aprons on the legs. TIP: Drill 3/4” pocket holes facing upward in top aprons for attaching tabletop in later steps.
Repeat to create the basic frame of the coffee table.
TIP: Drill 3/4” pocket holes facing upward in top aprons for attaching tabletop in later steps.
Step 3
Notch out the corners of the bottom shelf with jigsaw. Test fit. Drill 3/4” pocket holes every 8” or so around all bottom edges of bottom shelf. Attach bottom shelf inset inside bottom aprons with 1 1/4” pocket hole screws and glue.
Step 4
Build the tabletop seperately, using 1-1/2" pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws. Attach the prebuilt top to the base using the 3/4" pocket holes you drilled in step 1 and 2 in the aprons with 1-1/4" pocket hole scews, centering top on base.
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/corona-coffee-table-square