I followed Ana White’s wonderful tutorials to make this beautiful living room set! I highly recommend checking out her website for hundreds of amazing plans with clear, easy to follow I structions using minimal tools!
I didn’t take many progress photos but for all 4 pieces, you make 2 matching frames and then attach side pieces.Make sure you cut your boards carefully, ensuring they are exactly the right size and perfectly straight so everything will fit together!For the tabletop, I connected all the boards together from the bottom using pockethole screws and joinery.Because it’s made from 2x4s and 2x6s which are pretty rough, a lot of sanding is required to get a nice finish!I attached my X’s using glue and screws but nails would have given it a cleaner look. The X’s are a pain in the butt trying to get all the angles just right so they will fit together perfectly! I paint the underside first to make life easier. This way I dont have to worry about messing up the finished top. I used Behrs Perfect taupe. I stained the top using Minwax stain in Espresso. This is my favorite color of stain. It gives a deep, rich, chocolatey brown. It’s easy to apply. Wipe on with one rag, let it sit for a few minutes, wipe off with a clean rag, and then protect it a few hours later using Polycrylic brushed over the top in thin layers.I made 2 of the side tables. These things are huge! If I was doing it over again, I would have used 1x10s for the center panel instead of 1x12s and used 4 2x6s for the top instead of 5.For the bookcase, I made it narrower so I only had to buy 1 1×12 board. I wish I had made it taller. It’s only 70 inches tall. As you can see, my X’s didn’t turn out perfectly here.I love this coffee table! It’s a great size and very sturdy!The console table turned out beautifully! Overall, I had a lot of fun making this set! It’s very sturdy and well built.
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