Building A Lift Top Coffee Table

Or diy lift top coffee table if they need some extra storage space in their living room.

Building a lift top coffee table.

I used a table lift mechanism from lee valley that raises the table top to a comfortable height for working or eating. By adding a glass top or a flower vase to the top of a diy coffee table one can also turn it into a living room centerpiece. For the drawer play around with dimensions here until you are sure that they are right. It is spring loaded and lifts at the touch of a finger.

Coffee side tables. In this video we turn a sheet of walnut plywood into a very nice lift top coffee table. While you re browsing our trendy selection of lift top coffee tables use our filter options to discover all the coffee tables colors sizes materials styles and more we have to offer. How to make a diy lift top coffee table step 1.

One it is small but thanks to the lift top eliminates the need for a dining table. City life has its perks but space is one of the many compromises we have to make to fit in. All accent chairs. People can use the coffee tables with storage or built in secret stashes.

Add tip ask question comment download. If you ash isn t 3 4 thick then put through planer to make desired thickness. Using table saw cut 4 of the 1x8 pieces of ash to a width of 6 3 8. Make sure the wood doesn t slip clamp it down and screw it in place.

Depending on the main body s size your table top should have an excess of at least two inches per side for you to be able to pull it up. The easiest way i found to attach the top is to set it in place and slowly lift it up and allow the mechanism to raise with it. Attach the support and shelf to the main body with the wire nails. Building a coffee table is an easy woodworking project and with these free detailed plans you ll have one built in just a weekend.

With unmatched prices and quality ashley homestore your one stop destination for creating a cozy space to reflect your style. Skip to main content. This is the best lift top coffee table for such a setting for several reasons. Accent chairs tables.

After machining the legs to size i had a few chunky cutoffs so i stuck one on the lathe and made a spinning top. 34 schiller lift top coffee table. All tv entertainment. The top has a thumbnail edge profile.

Want some great diy coffee table ideas and plans for free. Make all cuts listed above.