This project matches the other items created with a simple, minimalist (read: Ikea) look. It began with the Simple Desk, Drawers and now the Table. This is a very small table, to be used next to the bed for the alarm clock. A couple extra shelves were added which can hold remotes, a book or any other smaller objects.
Supplies needed for the project are:
- Pine (1″x6″x6′) – Make sure it’s clear of any knots or defects
- Quarter sheet of 1/2″ MDF
- Wood glue and brads
- Polyurethane
This is a quick project to build, the most time spent on the finishing portion. Begin by cutting all the pine pieces to size, 1″ wide by 3/4″ thick. A light sanding is required to knock off any of the fuzz left by the saw blade.
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Assembly is next, starting with the top and working down. Brads are used as a quick way to assemble, glue alone could be used with clamps, but it would have taken longer.
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With the basic assembly competed, the MDF can be cut to size for the top and two lower shelves. The top is basically a square, the two lower shelves the same, but with notches cut out to fit around the legs. All three pieces were trimmed with pine.
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After a few hours of drying time, the holes were filled with wood putty, a light sanding with 220 grit sandpaper and a few coats of poly to finish it up.
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