Some quick pictures of coffee tables that the kids and I built at school this fall. We sold six of these pieces at $60 each as a fall fundraiser for my classroom. With the proceeds, we were able to buy mounds of safety equipment, a new drill press and some VOC respirators for finishing.
This project offers a lot of customization for the builder. The top can be sourced from nearly anywhere: old shutters, heavy duty lumbar, salvaged pine boards, etc. Lowe’s and Home Depot sell Parson’s Table Legs which can be pressed into service, or you can buy squared lumber.
Or you can have a full woodshop and go Fine Woodworking on this one.
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You can get a SketchUp file and plans for the Simple Coffee Table after the jump.
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