Factory Cart Coffee Table
to build your own factory cart inspired coffee table! This plan features step by step diagrams, shopping and cut list, and lots of reader submitted photos to help you build your own industrial coffee table. Coffee table details - all pine wood boards, simple joinery techniques, a oversized but slightly lower version (depending on caster wheels) - this coffee table is a great way to add tons of rustic warm to your living space without cost a ton! Free
Specifications
| Project type | Coffee Tables |
|---|---|
| Room | living room |
| Style | Cottage Style Furniture Plans |
| Difficulty | Beginner Projects |
| Estimated cost | $50 - $100 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
- 1 - 1x8 @ 10 feet long (cut sides)
- 3 - 1x8 @ 8 feet long (cut ends and tops)
- 1 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 1-3/4" self tapping star bit screws
- 5" caster wheels with screws for attaching
- wood glue
Cut List
- 2 - 1x8 @ 49-3/4" - cut from 10' 1x8
- 2 - 1x8 @ 28-1/2"
- 4 - 2x4 @ 10" - long point measurement, both ends cut at 45 degrees off square, ends NOT parallel
- 1 - 2x4 @ 48-1/4" - center support
- 7 - 1x8 @ 31" - tabletop boards
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- drill
- circular saw
- sander
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Build the frame with 1-3/4" self tapping star bit screws and glue, three screws per joint.
Step 2
Adjust the frame for square by taking opposite diagonals and pushing the longer diagonal corners together until the two diagonals match. Add the corner bracing to square up the coffee table as shown.
Step 3
Flip over and add the center support of the tabletop boards as shown.
Layout the tabletop boards, so the curve downward at ends. Keep an even gap on all four outsides.
Screw down with two screws per joint.
Step 5
Attach caster wheels to the 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/factory-cart-coffee-table