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Telephone Table



Jamison from Rogue Engineer brings you this mid century modern telephone table brings back memories of when the telephone was tied to the wall. Well even though that isn't the case anymore this functional piece of furniture would look amazing in any room. See this steps that brought this together and download the FREE PLANS to build it your self.

DOWNLOAD THE FREE PLANS HERE

For more free plans like this visit RogueEngineer.com

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  1. Project Steps

    1. Step: 1

      Install drawer slides such that drawer bottom is 5-1/2” from top.

    2. Step: 2

      Locate and attach drawer front with 1-1/4” brad nails.

    3. Step: 3

      Drill pocket holes and assemble drawers with 1-1/4” pocket screws. Then attach bottom with wood glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

    4. Step: 4

      Drill pocket holes and assemble top using 1-1/4” pocket screws.

    5. Step: 5

      Mark and and taper legs per the plans, drill pocket holes, then glue and nail together base using 1-1/4” brad nails.

    6. Step: 6

      Attach base to top using 1-1/4” pocket screws.

    7. Step: 7

      Drill pocket holes and install sides using 1-1/4” pocket screws.

    8. Step: 8

      Drill pocket holes and assemble top with 1-1/4” pocket screws. Then glue and nail in place with 1-1/4” brad nails.

    9. Step: 9

      Screw from inside with 1-1/4” wood screws. Then attach hardware as desired. Finally, attach 1/4" back with 1-1/4" brad nails.

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  • You could still use it as a place to park phones, maybe even set up a charging station. I occasionally miss having the phone tethered to the wall, because that way you could at least always find it. Nice little table.
    By yvonneemueller, on March 6, 2016

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Telephone Table

by Rogue Engineer
Aug 23, 2015

Jamison from Rogue Engineer brings you this mid century modern telephone table brings back memories of when the telephone was tied to the wall. Well even though that isn't the case anymore this functional piece of furniture would look amazing in any room. See this steps that brought this together and download the FREE PLANS to build it your self. <a href="http://eff5c75290b0e498bfcc-cdb2fd2cc8e016557784fa363a2704b5.r93.cf1.rackcdn.com/pdf/DIY%20Telephone%20Table%20Plans%20-%20Printable%20PDF%5B7%5D.pdf" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD THE FREE PLANS HERE</a> For more free plans like this visit <a href="http://www.RogueEngineer.com" target="_blank">RogueEngineer.com</a>

Project Steps

  1. Step: 1

    Install drawer slides such that drawer bottom is 5-1/2” from top.

  2. Step: 2

    Locate and attach drawer front with 1-1/4” brad nails.

  3. Step: 3

    Drill pocket holes and assemble drawers with 1-1/4” pocket screws. Then attach bottom with wood glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

  4. Step: 4

    Drill pocket holes and assemble top using 1-1/4” pocket screws.

  5. Step: 5

    Mark and and taper legs per the plans, drill pocket holes, then glue and nail together base using 1-1/4” brad nails.

  6. Step: 6

    Attach base to top using 1-1/4” pocket screws.

  7. Step: 7

    Drill pocket holes and install sides using 1-1/4” pocket screws.

  8. Step: 8

    Drill pocket holes and assemble top with 1-1/4” pocket screws. Then glue and nail in place with 1-1/4” brad nails.

  9. Step: 9

    Screw from inside with 1-1/4” wood screws. Then attach hardware as desired. Finally, attach 1/4" back with 1-1/4" brad nails.