A structurally engineered, classic farmhouse coffee table designed to handle seasonal wood movement with grace. Features a robust base constructed from 4x4 legs and 2x4 aprons, paired with a traditional breadboard-end tabletop. The lower shelf offers functional slat storage while doubling as a heavy-duty stretcher system to eliminate lateral racking forces.
intermediate wood furniture
Materials
- 4x4 Lumber
- 2x4 Lumber
- 2x6 Lumber
- 1x4 Lumber
- 1x2 Lumber
Tools Required
- Table saw (capable of dado cuts)
- Miter saw or crosscut sled
- Pocket hole jig
- Plunge router with 1/2" straight bit
- Drill and driver
- Clamps (minimum four 48" parallel clamps)
- Random orbital sander
- Chisels (1/4" and 1/2")