Cross Frame Collection

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Cross Frame Coffee table

Tape Measure

Square

Sander

Drill

Saw Kreg Jig -Optional recommended

Wood:

1/2 Sheet

- 3/4" Plywood

1 - 1x2 at 10'

1 - 1x2 at 6'

2 - 2x3 at 8'

1 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws 3" Screws 2 1/2" Screws

1 1/4" Screws

2" Finish Nails Wood Glue

Wood Filler

Sandpaper

Finishing Supplies

6 - 2x3 @ 18 1/2" (Legs)

3 - 2x3 @ 19" (Bases and Center Cross Bar) 2 - 2x3 @ 6 1/2" (Outside Cross Bars) 2 - 1x2 @ 22" (Sides of the Frame)

2 - 1x2 @ 37" (Front and Back of the Frame)

1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 40"x22" (Table Top)

2 - 1x2 @ 41 1/2" (Table Trim)

2 - 1x2 @ 22" (Table Trim)

Always Pre-Drill and Counter Sink for the most professional appearance. If you will need to disassemble this at any point don't use wood glue, however, using wood glue and clamps will help you keep your boards together while pre-drilling, countersinking, and fastening. Join Boards with a Pocket Hole sys-tem whenever possible, be sure to place your pocket holes out of site be-cause they will leave quite a hole to fill. Check for Square after EACH step. It will really matter in this project. Adhere to all safety stan-dards and guidelines.

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Attach the Center Legs to their Bases and attach the Center Cross

Bar: Use 3" Screws.

Steps:

Attach the Outside Cross Bars: This is the trickiest portion of

this plan if you aren't using a Kreg Jig. You will need to attach the Outside Cross Bars to the Bases by fastening them from a spot near the circle shown in the diagram below. You will fasten from the outside edges of each Cross Bar, inward at an angle into your Base (forming an X shape with your screws when they are both fastened).

Attach the Outside Legs: Use 3" Screws if you are going to fasten them as shown below. You can also miter the bottom of the Legs, in

which case a 2 1/2" Screw will be more appropriate. Kreg Jig Owners, use your 2 1/2" PHS.

Build your Table Frame: Use your Pocket Hole system to fasten the frame pieces to each other and then attach to each leg using 2 1/2"

Screws. Otherwise, attach the frame pieces together using 2 1/2" Screws and then fasten to the Legs.

This frame serves the purpose of providing something to attach your table top to, so that you won't have to make visible holes in it.