This is the reason i picked up a harmonica and my same anywhere anytime just throw some emotion a basic vamp , words whatever and jam ,,, thanks man great vid
Very nice way to account for wood movement on the top. One suggestion though sealing the underside of the top would greatly reduce the cupping and warping.
Super super super Bonita la coffee table 100% 100, l learn samthing New and good this day, you help my l lot, l am try to do this and tv stand, l am here Houston tx.
Excellent job here! Nice to see dowels on the panels being used as opposed to pocket holes. I think it’s a much better method on panels for what it’s worth. Really appreciate the time and effort you took to provide this and your other content. Subscribed. Best woodworking and God Bless.
Awesome content! Thanks for the motivation! I really liked the part covering wood movement, it's something that I need consider for projects...thanks again! 🙂
Thanks for the video! I just built this. Only thing I did different was mounting the table top. I used 4 90 degree corner bracket’s underneath because I don’t have a plunge router to do it the way you did. Thanks again for the free plans and video!
I am in the midst of building this table as a new woodworker and want to go over some challenges I faced. The first is cutting the miter angles for the X pieces. Since they are fitting in a rectangular shape, there is an acute angle to contend with, the angles are at 35 and 55 degrees. For most miter saws, they have a max of only 50 degrees so I highly recommend reviewing one of the several UA-cam videos on cutting acute angles. Next was the challenge of cutting the laps in the cross pieces. I didn't have a radial arm saw, but I was able to use my miter saw by matching the miter angle of about 20 degrees and building a stop to not have the saw cut all the way through. Also for jointing the boards I used a circular saw and a straight edge.
Hey Ken, thanks for the comment and feedback 👍🏻 sounds like you ran into a couple issues but were able to troubleshoot and work through them.. that’s part of the fun! Here’s another video I did on how to do the X differently without a radial arm saw, it might be helpful. Thanks for watching! m.ua-cam.com/video/soTKBlJBsHg/v-deo.html
I love all your videos and work, this is the 2nd project of yours that I am building and unfortunately I found a inaccuracy when it comes to the material list. As I started cutting up all the lumber, I come to find out I’m one 2x4 short. So back to HD I go.Plans call for x2 2x4’s should be x3 2x4’s I believe you forgot to account for the 37.75 length board. Other then that great work I’m a subscriber for life my friend !
Hey Mark! Thanks for the words, and thanks for the feedback! You're 100% correct, and that's my mistake. I probably had a spare 2x4 lying around and just used that and forgot to include it. Sorry for the typo and for the extra HD trip, hope it wasn't too far! I've updated the description and tried to put an edit over the first 'materials' part. Again, thanks for letting me know!
Question for you. Is there a functional purpose for adding the polyurethane after the wood stain? I'm not savvy with wood-working and I'm doing some research 😊 Thank you
The polyurethane will protect the stain from scratches, water/stain damage, etc. Also poly comes in gloss, satin, matte, so it can add a nice shine or flat finish that looks nice in addition to the protection
I like how you secured the top (center board) and buttons on the other. Question: doesn't the shelf expand too? Do you not have to worry about expansion of the shelf? Thanks.
Yes, the bottom shelf will probably expand as the top does. I'm still learning about wood movement, so pocket holes on the bottom probably wasn't the best method of attachment. I have only read about wood cracking from using screws to attach a shelf, I haven't actually seen it. I would suspect that the bottom shelf will not crack (since the wood is thicker and I used multiple screws), but will likely be under tension pressure. This is suspicion though, and I cannot say for sure, I could definitely be incorrect. Very interesting topic!
Mr Matt any tips to avoid bending when i build the table top i have notice that wood cups or bow when is ready to to attach to the frame and it is often when i use 2x8's cus they are wider than narrow pieces but sometimes it also happens on 2x4's van you help me with that please?? It is fustrating
It can definitely be tricky. I usually dig through the pile of boards to find the straightest ones - any warp can really mess a project up. I try to store all my table top boards flat rather than standing so they don’t bow. Also, try to cut or joint the flattest edge you can when gluing everything up. Also if you glue the growth rings of the top boards in opposite directions (one up, one down - alternating), this should help with the overall warp. If you still have warp you could always try kerf cutting the entire underside to relieve some stress. Hope that helps!
Yep, both are 2x! They are surface planed so they may appear a little thinner. Probably 4ish hrs not including the glue dry time.. thanks for your support Charlie and good luck with your build!
Love your work! Just made a side table and turned out great! I want to make this coffee table and add a lift top. I’m thinking to add a couple 2x4 to hide the hinges under the top. How would you do it?
Thanks Shiran! Most of the table with lift tops I've seen have a box/drawer type of table top that the hinges hide inside of. I would probably make the top frame from nice plywood and almost build a box type thing. I haven't made a lift top coffee table (yet) though, so I can't speak with 100% accuracy with this. I'll try to make one eventually!
MMCC_Woodshop I haven’t thought about making a box, that’s a cool idea! I hope I can figure it out on my own, but definitely waiting for your video once you make one!
This is the reason i picked up a harmonica and my same anywhere anytime just throw some emotion a basic vamp , words whatever and jam ,,, thanks man great vid
I feel ya! Thanks for watching!
Nice work! Ill check out the rest. God bless from The Netherlands.
Thanks for watching!
Very good work ! Congratulations 🇧🇷
This is one awesome build!
Thank you! 👍🏻
Very nice way to account for wood movement on the top. One suggestion though sealing the underside of the top would greatly reduce the cupping and warping.
Great tip, thanks David!
Excellent job as always
Appreciate the words buddy!!
Super super super Bonita la coffee table 100% 100, l learn samthing New and good this day, you help my l lot, l am try to do this and tv stand, l am here Houston tx.
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching Lucino! Let me know if you have any questions!
Excellent job here! Nice to see dowels on the panels being used as opposed to pocket holes. I think it’s a much better method on panels for what it’s worth. Really appreciate the time and effort you took to provide this and your other content. Subscribed. Best woodworking and God Bless.
Thanks Mark! I like dowels so much better... I've had way better luck getting tight joinery with dowels opposed to pocket holes. Thanks for the sub!
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i love it!!! I wish I could make one like that!
Thanks! Give it a shot 👍🏻
Awesome content! Thanks for the motivation! I really liked the part covering wood movement, it's something that I need consider for projects...thanks again! 🙂
Thanks for the feedback David and thanks for watching! Wood movement is very important for the long term 👍🏻
Thanks for the video! I just built this. Only thing I did different was mounting the table top. I used 4 90 degree corner bracket’s underneath because I don’t have a plunge router to do it the way you did. Thanks again for the free plans and video!
Awesome! That would work perfectly... so many different ways to attach the top! Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍🏻
Nice build bro. Will be making this soon for a board game table. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Brock! Good luck with your build and enjoy!
Great work and beautiful
Thanks a lot!!
I am in the midst of building this table as a new woodworker and want to go over some challenges I faced. The first is cutting the miter angles for the X pieces. Since they are fitting in a rectangular shape, there is an acute angle to contend with, the angles are at 35 and 55 degrees. For most miter saws, they have a max of only 50 degrees so I highly recommend reviewing one of the several UA-cam videos on cutting acute angles. Next was the challenge of cutting the laps in the cross pieces. I didn't have a radial arm saw, but I was able to use my miter saw by matching the miter angle of about 20 degrees and building a stop to not have the saw cut all the way through. Also for jointing the boards I used a circular saw and a straight edge.
Hey Ken, thanks for the comment and feedback 👍🏻 sounds like you ran into a couple issues but were able to troubleshoot and work through them.. that’s part of the fun! Here’s another video I did on how to do the X differently without a radial arm saw, it might be helpful. Thanks for watching!
m.ua-cam.com/video/soTKBlJBsHg/v-deo.html
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Bill!
Thank you for providing the info.
You're welcome, happy to do so!
Good job!
Thank you! Cheers!
nice work
Thank you! Cheers!
I love all your videos and work, this is the 2nd project of yours that I am building and unfortunately I found a inaccuracy when it comes to the material list. As I started cutting up all the lumber, I come to find out I’m one 2x4 short. So back to HD I go.Plans call for x2 2x4’s should be x3 2x4’s I believe you forgot to account for the 37.75 length board. Other then that great work I’m a subscriber for life my friend !
Hey Mark! Thanks for the words, and thanks for the feedback! You're 100% correct, and that's my mistake. I probably had a spare 2x4 lying around and just used that and forgot to include it. Sorry for the typo and for the extra HD trip, hope it wasn't too far! I've updated the description and tried to put an edit over the first 'materials' part. Again, thanks for letting me know!
Question for you. Is there a functional purpose for adding the polyurethane after the wood stain?
I'm not savvy with wood-working and I'm doing some research 😊
Thank you
The polyurethane will protect the stain from scratches, water/stain damage, etc. Also poly comes in gloss, satin, matte, so it can add a nice shine or flat finish that looks nice in addition to the protection
I like how you secured the top (center board) and buttons on the other. Question: doesn't the shelf expand too? Do you not have to worry about expansion of the shelf? Thanks.
Yes, the bottom shelf will probably expand as the top does. I'm still learning about wood movement, so pocket holes on the bottom probably wasn't the best method of attachment. I have only read about wood cracking from using screws to attach a shelf, I haven't actually seen it. I would suspect that the bottom shelf will not crack (since the wood is thicker and I used multiple screws), but will likely be under tension pressure. This is suspicion though, and I cannot say for sure, I could definitely be incorrect. Very interesting topic!
Ahi matt? , did you primer this table
Yes, this was primed first
Mr Matt any tips to avoid bending when i build the table top i have notice that wood cups or bow when is ready to to attach to the frame and it is often when i use 2x8's cus they are wider than narrow pieces but sometimes it also happens on 2x4's van you help me with that please?? It is fustrating
It can definitely be tricky. I usually dig through the pile of boards to find the straightest ones - any warp can really mess a project up. I try to store all my table top boards flat rather than standing so they don’t bow. Also, try to cut or joint the flattest edge you can when gluing everything up. Also if you glue the growth rings of the top boards in opposite directions (one up, one down - alternating), this should help with the overall warp. If you still have warp you could always try kerf cutting the entire underside to relieve some stress. Hope that helps!
Thanks a lot buddy!!👍
What are the dimensions of the final table?
This one was ~ 48" long, 28" wide, and 17.5" tall.
Super awesome
Thanks!
Just curious why we're you worried about wood movement on the top but not the bottom shelf?
The bottom shelf should be attached similarly to the top.. I was still learning about wood movement when I made this table awhile back. Good catch!
Are the top and bottom 1x or 2x
Both are 2x 👍🏻
The table top and bottom just to verify. Im gonna build this this weekend. How long did it take you? Im Charlie btw thanks
Yep, both are 2x! They are surface planed so they may appear a little thinner. Probably 4ish hrs not including the glue dry time.. thanks for your support Charlie and good luck with your build!
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Thanks! 👍🏻
What model is the Dowel jig please
It's a Rockler Dowel-it. Here's the link!
amzn.to/3wYEIdd
What kinda wood did you use
Hey Gerard! The top is southern yellow pine, the legs are Douglas fir, and the rest is white wood pine!
How much do you trim the edges on the 2x8 for the top?
I take off as little as possible, just barely over the width of the blade
@@mmcc_woodshop6288 thank you
How much would u sell something like thsi?
Anywhere between $150 and $250 but I feel like they could sell for more!
@@mmcc_woodshop6288 u could probably sell them for more since the price of lumber is going up. Lol
Higher lumber prices have definitely make selling stuff a challenge recently!
@@mmcc_woodshop6288 where are you located??? For $150-200, Id like to purchase some of your work please
@@eldonkahaloa I'm in Ohio! Feel free to message me on Instagram for a quote on custom orders.
Do you know the estimated cost of the wood?
About $70 give or take a little bit
Thanks. I was expecting more because of the 4x4x8. But under $100 is great.
Love your work! Just made a side table and turned out great! I want to make this coffee table and add a lift top. I’m thinking to add a couple 2x4 to hide the hinges under the top. How would you do it?
Thanks Shiran! Most of the table with lift tops I've seen have a box/drawer type of table top that the hinges hide inside of. I would probably make the top frame from nice plywood and almost build a box type thing. I haven't made a lift top coffee table (yet) though, so I can't speak with 100% accuracy with this. I'll try to make one eventually!
MMCC_Woodshop I haven’t thought about making a box, that’s a cool idea! I hope I can figure it out on my own, but definitely waiting for your video once you make one!
He house hit by a tornado, only thing left was this coffee table 😂
That’s the way I like to build everything 😆