Planter Coffee Table

by RYOBI Nation

Jun 06, 2018

This dual functional coffee table is the perfect addition to any living space. The built in bowl allows you to personalize this piece by filling it with your favorite snacks, indoor plants, or decor!

• Project Information

  • Difficulty:	Easy
    Categories:	Furniture, Storage & Organization

• Tools Used

  • 18V ONE+™ ORBITAL JIG SAW
  • 7 1/4 IN. CIRCULAR SAW
  • 18V ONE+™ COMPACT DRILL/DRIVER KIT

• Materials Used

  • TAPE MEASURE
  • PENCIL
  • IRON
  • NAIL AND STRING
  • SAFETY GLASSES
  • HEARING PROTECTION
  • 7/64" DRILL BIT (OPTIONAL, IF NOT UTILIZING A BRAD NAILER)
  • (1) 3/4" X 4' X 8' HARDWOOD PLYWOOD
  • (4) 7.5 IN. WOOD ROUND TAPER TABLE LEG
  • (4) SILVER DUAL TOP PLATE
  • IRON-ON EDGE BANDING
  • 1-1/4" WOOD SCREWS
  • 3/4" WOOD SCREWS
  • 1-1/4" BRAD NAILS
  • WOOD GLUE
  • PRIMER, PAINT, AND/OR STAIN
  • SAND PAPER (OPTIONAL)

Project Steps

1. Step: 1

   

   EDGE BAND & CUT HOLE: Iron on edge banding, all sides of top and bottom and short sides of smaller boards. Place a nail or screw at center of circle. Then, string and pencil draw a 15-1/4” diameter circle (7-5/8” radius). Then, drill a large hole within that circle and cut off with a jig saw.

2. Step: 2

   

   ASSEMBLE BOX: Mark a line with a pencil center of center divider to assure nails are placed properly. Assemble box using wood glue and 1-1/4” screws (pre-drill holes using 7/64” drill bit) or use brad nails (not all shown).

3. Step: 3

   

   FINISHING: Sand out any rough spots or edges before painting/staining Finish box and legs as desired with primer & paint, stain, or a combination of the two!

4. Step: 4

   

   INSTALL TOP PLATE & LEGS: Locate dual top plate, 45 degrees and corners 3/4” from edges and install using 3/4” wood screws. Install 7-1/2” tapered legs on top plate as desired (straight or angled).