As woodworking projects go, development wood tables can be daunting. After all, this task is going to be right out in the middle of the room where every one can see! A wood coffee table is a great way to build your woodworking expertise: The task is small enough to be manageable, yet you'll get an appealing and practical result.
The tile top is a uncomplicated introduction to tile work and creates a very eye-catching woodworking project.
Starting Your Woodworking Project: Materials
Although it can be expensive, oak plywood will give you a furniture-grade succeed that readily accepts paint or stain. As a economy alternative, birch veneer plywood also gives a nice terminated goods at a reduced cost. You'll need the following supplies:
(1) 3/4" x 4' x 8' sheet of plywood
(2) 1" x 2" x 8' oak board
(2) 1" x 4" x 8' oak board
(1) 7/8" x 7/8" x 8' oak corner molding
#6 x 1-1/2" wood screws
3d and 6d finishing nails
Wood finishing materials
Ceramic floor tile to cover a 44" x 19" area
Tile adhesive
Grout and grout sealer
Cutting The Wood
First, cut the plywood. For best results, use a table saw or have the wood cut at a home center or hardware store. If you're using a handheld circular saw, invest in a quality circular saw guide. For furniture woodworking, it's crucial to get definite cuts for the best result. Here are the plywood cuts:
Top Panel - 43-1/2" x 18-3/4"
Base Panel - 35" x 14-1/2"
Side Panels (2) - 16" x 15"
Other cuts:
Stinger (sits under the top panel for added support) - 1" x 2" x 35" oak board
Base Edges (2) - 1" x 2" x 35" oak board
corner Trim (4) - 7/8" x 7/8" x 15" oak corner molding
Cut to fit:
The End and Side Skirts that wrap nearby the Top Panel will need to be measured and cut individually, per the instructions.
Building The Table
Fasten the Base Edges to the long sides of the Base Panel with glue and 6d finishing nails. Be sure to position the top edges of the Base Edges and the top exterior of the Base Panel so that they are flush.
Place the Base Panel face up on some scrap 3/4" plywood spacers.
Fasten one of the Side Panels to the Base Panel with 1-1/2" wood screws. Repeat with the other Side Panel.
Position the Stringer so that it is centered in the middle of the Side Panels and flush with the top edges of the Panels. Attach the stringer with 1-1/2" wood screws.
Position the Top Panel on the Side Panels so that it overhangs the ends and sides equally. Attach the Top Panel to the Side Panels and Stringer with 1-1/2" wood screws.
thought about quantum and cut the End and Side Skirts, using the 1" x 4" oak board. Miter the ends of these pieces with a miter box and saw.
Position the Skirt pieces to generate a slight lip above the exterior of the Top Panel. Use a tile sample to gauge the lip height-you want the lip just a bit higher than the exterior of the tile.
Attach the Skirt End and Side pieces using 6d finishing nails.
Attach the corner Trim over the vertical edges of the Side Panels with 3d finishing nails.
stop the table with your option of stop and allow it to thoroughly dry.
Mask off the top edges of the Skirt pieces with tape to safe the stop while you tile.
Apply a layer of tile adhesive to the entire exterior of the Top Panel, following the manufacturer's instructions.
Set the tiles into the adhesive, development sure to evenly space the tiles and to align them with the edge of the table. Allow the adhesive to dry overnight.
Use a rubber grout float to apply grout in the middle of the tiles, following the manufacturer's instructions.
Wipe excess grout and grout film from the tiles using a damp sponge.
After grout has dried for one week, apply grout sealer following manufacturer's directions.
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