How to Build a Coffee Table from Rough Wood | DIY Woodworking

How to Build a Coffee Table from rough lumber all the way to finished woodworking project. We’re on the advanced side of DIY here :)
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This modern farmhouse coffee table build used a lot of tools but can be done with pre-dimensioned wood and assembled with pocket holes for an easier DIY coffee table project if you want. The classic styling is a bit more modern than the typical farmhouse build and would go great in almost any home. Get the plans and build one yourself!
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[@wabashstudio]

Well I am about ready to tackle this project! All I need now is the 15 thousand dollars worth of tools you used in the video to make it!

[@WetPaintChi]

wabash join a makers space!

[@MrYrgas]

This is a vid for people with loads of money, space and time.

[@mralabbad7]

I refuse!! Gimme a chisel i'm doin' this the ole fashion way!

[@Vironicer]

He doesnt even have the expensive stuff lol. Most of it is table top smaller versions

[@SyberiousGraphics]

Don't forget about the $1500 in wood

[@jacobbartlow7542]

Brad, thanks for the videos! New woodworker here and I appreciate you showing some of your mistakes. I am reminded that even the pros do it once in a while. After all, "the mark of a craftsman is not how few mistakes he makes, but how well he covers them up." Bought and completed a lot of your shop plans. Thanks!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Glad you're enjoying the mistakes...hope you don't make the same ones 😃

[@Flmarques]

Well done !!! I am glad You also point to the mistakes and how to solve!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Always want to help y'all avoid them!

[@ceedeegutierrez]

Thanks for keeping the DIYer in mind.

[@vtellez01]

Love the tip about using tape wrapped around the ends to prevent glue squeeze out!

[@WiseCrafts]

the result is amazing. the color and design of the table is excellent

[@v33r]

First having all these tools and then cool part how to use them to make this master peace ✌🏼.. love your work and videos..

[@TheJCinator]

Good to see you branch out into more traditional woodworking. Great job as always

[@ileanagamboaflores2817]

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[@willhaines3047]

I saw this video and I actually made the same kind of coffee table but with different wood and different measurements. Worked out great though! I was 13 when I made it now I’m 14! It was a long build especially since we used mortise and tenon joints for the pieces of wood under the table tops and we had to cut and chisel them with a router and some of chisels. Basically we didn’t exactly have the tools for the job but it still came out great!

[@arayawoodworks]

Great build. Love the witty comments along the build!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Gotta add a little levity to life

[@artpremium3054]

This is my Favorite Channel

[@dillanmistry]

That looks on point

[@apasony4017]

It's not simple. It's sophisticated.

[@atlas227428]

Great sense of humor ! Looked like a fun build. Thanks for sharing !!!!

[@tommyj7087]

Very nice project. The transformation from the rough lumber is amazing.

[@JusBidniss]

Gorgeous table! That wood's beautiful, and the design is simple yet elegant. Well done! One tip I once saw for notching out a shelf to a rounded leg, was to use the drill press and a drill bit size equal to the leg's round-over radius in the corner of the notch, then band-saw up to this hole, leaving a rounded notch that perfectly matches the leg. But that's more for larger round-overs. Here the difference is so small, it's unnoticeable.

[@KomarProject]

Great project brother. I love the buicketed mouthed method. Worked great

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Awesome video brad! Nicely done!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, dude!

[@GrandmawsWorkshop]

Bisketeded sounds good to me Awesome build and very attention grabbing love all your videos

[@harryc.2817]

So beautiful, but, alas, really small workshop, no bandsaw, no drum sander, benchtop jointer...really enjoy the videos!

[@claytor920]

That little sound byte of Marc's "Bubinga!" had me laughing. Nice video, too. Well shot, thorough detail, to the point.

[@jasonrobinson9524]

Awesome build! Thanks for the video.

[@charlieodom9107]

This is funny seeing someone else struggle with dowels! After my first time trying dowels with inferior tools, I went out and bought the JessEm Master Kit and haven't looked back! Alignment is really easy.

[@Max-nh3gp]

I actually like the fact that you are using expensive tools. It shows the extent to what can be done given the proper knowledge and equipment. If I had the money to spare, I would put together a shop like that as well.

[@5CU11Y]

I love watching your videos even if I’m not building anything. So therapeutic

[@tims.2832]

cool built, very classic design.

[@rubberneckrides5940]

Love it. Nothing wrong with simple design, it lets the wood do the talking.

[@tonyroslund]

Beautifully simple. Great looking build.

[@fortsawdust8323]

Wow, this is impressive! My sister needs one of these for her kids, so I know what I'll be building for next Christmas!

[@ericorange441]

Beautiful!! I love working with walnut

[@jerickberdan764]

What a finish. So awesome

[@Hirwa7power]

Thank you .

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

Brad, very nice work my friend. I agree with the chamfered edges, it makes the entire design work together. Love your channel.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Felix!

[@IntelWond]

Liked your work a lot! Very useful video, too, - in terms of working with tools and understanding the process.

[@stevegronsky8904]

As usual Brad, detailed explanations of how the job was done. Good to see you showed your mistakes too. Far to many guys edit that out. We need to see the mistakes so we've got an idea how to fix them when we make the same ones. No baltic birch in this one.... The walnut looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@LTDWoodworks]

Beautiful table!👏 Love me some walnut!👍

[@joshuadefibaugh3634]

A) 10:06-10:08 is THE defining shot for this video B) this is by far my favorite project of yours. it really shows the intricacies of a “simple-“looking table C) this is a coffee on which I would *actually* use coasters

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Joshua! I love seeing that walnut come out of the sander :)

[@tammyfinch6735]

That is so pretty. Walnut has always been my favorite. I love your funny banter as you build.

[@arsenalfeet]

That is so amazing. Im going to try build my own coffee table this summer as a little project to pass the time

[@agustintorres346]

Eres el mejor. Me gusta todos tu prolle tos

[@snowartmom]

That’s pretty.

[@Madmun357]

Walnut is so beautiful and great to work with. I scored some great boards for free off of Craigslist. The guy was moving and they were leftovers from a home renovation.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Wow, that's a killer find!

[@bloxit6968]

That’s a hell of a sponsor..... lucky🥺

[@KingKing-bo5yf]

Nice devices.

[@glennryzebol4472]

the table looks fantasic bro. When you say "epic long build" , how long is that? I am always surprised how long a project like this can take so I am just curious how long it took you so I know if I am in good company or not. I find it frustrating sometimes. You?

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

This one probably took me 4 days of work with filming. So probably 30 to 40 hours.

[@christinasalazar4706]

Nice coffee table

[@sureshot311]

That's a simple, yet friggin beautiful, coffee table. By simple I mean design. In my limited experience I have the most fun milling down the lumber.

[@utahnick]

Nice work. I'd love that table!

[@theobolt250]

I almost forgot, but you are up till now the only one who made this very important remark: checking that everything is square! You wouldn't believe how may projects go pear shaped, almost litterary because people forget to check the corners, if they're really square!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

You can get easy to follow plans for this build (with easier joinery if you want it) here: fixthisbuildthat.com/coffeetableplans

[@rudiahmad9568]

Fix This Build That, it's so amazing. I interest your tools, complete to do anything. I know their price are expensive, but worth it 😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😔

[@mikencrew8885]

Can you please help me because I can’t see to get and kept my table legs square. Get you make a video on legs and tables not square and make them square. Y’all are great wood workers but I’m a beginner and would love to figure out why

[@Cabeza492]

Beautiful work, and walnut is one of my favorite woods for furniture. Only a small detail, I would not leave the corners so sharp on a thing that stands close to the height of the knee... but hey... you are the pro ^_^ 14:22

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[@mytube2013]

I cannot follow the plan because I don’t have drum sander.

[@TyranoReax]

Very good job 👍 Respect from Algeria

[@joepurcell8586]

Looks amazing. Please do like a house tour with all the pieces of your furniture in place. I think it would be great to see your creations where they belong and how they fit with each other.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

that would be a fun video!

[@hajahajaha8866]

Love your work. I am so going to try to make a nail tech table with white pvc sheet. Since wood is not a good material for the nail products. Thank you so much for the idea and explaining everything so nice. 🥰

[@danpryde5503]

I spend so much time coveting the Festool Domino that I forget how good a dowel jig can be! Go the dowel jig I say!

[@Eulbedoc]

This looks awesome. Great work

[@rvarghese3062]

Coffee table looks and feels great... But so small thing needs some much effort to make.... Nice work.... 👍

[@lorianngarcia7601]

Cool I love your channel so much I hope you make more videos next year

[@dilipnilakhe5443]

Liked your video, you seem to have all the tools required

[@bennybischoff4913]

Nice job! This is probably the coffee table design I’m going to be building so this is very helpful.

[@ternura727]

Beautiful table, though. Love your videos!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks!

[@ileanagamboaflores2817]

Has numerous details in this woodwork book *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . The book also displays several designs and descriptions on the materials used for various woodworking processes and also the guidelines on completing various procedures appropriately. In other words, I`m happy using this book, especially in the process of learning about wood working.?

[@ChrisHornberger]

In my head I could smell that Rubio. Love it.

[@1959Berre]

Walnut, such a majestic wood. I envy you for those nice machines.

[@jtotheb-ip2hh]

great looking table! you had me cracking a few times in this one. nice work and thanks for the inspiration.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@hmsiegel79]

Love the idea of the double parallel clamps as a vise.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

like a like bonus feature 😀

[@lorianngarcia7601]

Biggest fan

[@RealJakeAaron]

This was so much fun to watch! and it came out great!

[@teekaypew6538]

Worth the watch just to see the two clamp vise trick.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yeah that one comes in handy!

[@Snakeplisskin440]

Thanks for the link to the oil finish. I'm building a computer desk soon and was looking at what I could use to give the black walnut a nice finish without changing the color of it. Very nice looking table.

[@lha9310]

Looks like I’m becoming a regular supporter of the Fix This Build That show. I just purchased these plans and hope to get it built for my wife by Christmas Eve! Hoping to add a lift top to it however. 👍🙏

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Woot woot! 🙌🙌

[@no1medic]

Educational, entertaining, and excellent narration .

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thank you. My motto is educate, inspire and entertain so that is great to hear!

[@tobiasbostwick9002]

Nice project, great tips! And, a high five for having one of the few drill presses that do not have a rusty column!

[@toml.6884]

There was a nice comedian narrating the whole video! :)

[@donaldduck4867]

Walnut is my favorite wood! Beautiful work! By the way, nice shop!

[@serunding]

Super nice!

[@kestutisk9397]

Great job very nice table👍

[@JSKmonkeywood]

I am from Indonesia. really like the tutorial on making everything made of wood. and I just learned and like wood and just have a youtube channel. you are one of the teachers who taught me about wood. thank you very much

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

that's awesome! Good luck on your channel 👍

[@theobolt250]

Hey dude, cudos! Neat job. And... good comments about the how and why. And good useful tips! This is moderately difficult for beginners but the way you presented it makes that is in reach for anybody ho has just an incling of what he or she is doing. Good job!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@22tadi]

Well done, very good work, thank you for sharing

[@renobtankit6019]

Hello Brad, I purchased your plans and built your table but I used red oak and all dowel joinery oh and added breadboard ends finished it off with conversion varnish came out looking great thanks for the plans!

[@glg3945]

Beautiful!!!! You are such a joy to watch! You explain everything so well! Peace and Good Fortune to you and your family!!!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thank you 😀

[@julietphillips1991]

It came out great! A lot of work went into milling the rough lumber. If you don't already have one, maybe you can add a domino joiner to your expensive bag of tricks.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I'll probably add one some day :)

[@scottshinKR]

Great job

[@yolinmebel]

Nice and simple

[@Bekim8310]

Simple but elegant table! Great video and great work!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thank you!

[@FearsomeWarrior]

My favorite McGuiver is when he is locked inside a fireplace of a cabin. He breaks his bonds or not and braces himself with his back against the chimney walls and feet out to inch worm his way all the way to the top. Then he rolls off the roof or something and he hot wires a dirt bike. The best part for me is that he accurately teaches you how to bypass the key start and it’s on TV. Loved the 80’s...

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

MacGyver was the best!

[@torinhalsey6313]

Beautiful end result.

[@BKMakes]

Ha ha ha, “ knots, crazy grain and....other character”, well said Brad😄👍🏻👍🏻

[@Ekumees]

Just made a table that looks pretty much the same. Using a hand drill, minor saw and a hammer. :DHand sanded everything and used dowel joints. Came out pretty okay. The lower panel needs to be switched out because i didnt cut it perfectly but its no biggie! Thanks for the good video!

[@seths_custom_creations]

Macgyver = Greatest show of all time. (The old version)

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I didn't even realize there was a new one until yesterday!

[@sethrobinson3212]

Fix This Build That it’s really good. Definitely check it out. I really like it.

[@abyshepherd6944]

That’s beautiful. Well done. 👍 👍

[@rchavez5056]

Looks great Brad.

[@EarlGr3yHot]

Sweet video! Too bad I only have maybe 2 of those hand tools haha

[@danielattencio579]

Hey Macgyver, use a spacer to offset a self centering dowel jig.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Maximum capacity is 2", I needed 2-1/4" capacity to make that work. Of course I tried it!!! 😀

[@chaosgremlin4527]

Oh wow! That is so beautiful! I am more and more moved to get a planer!

[@lorpas6934]

Many compliments because it is very nice !! Which wood essence did you use?

[@williamellis8993]

I came across this video, watched it and now I have to subscribe.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks for the sub 👍

[@elizabethdue4801]

Heirloom furniture. Awesome build Brad!!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thank you, Elizabeth!

[@treethefunnyboi9329]

I Love it

[@billygarfield5520]

Wow! Beautiful!!

[@diydad6723]

nice build brad 👍