DIY Modern Outdoor Cedar Coffee Table | $50 2x4 Build, Free Plans
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- Today we are going to build this outdoor cedar coffee table out of 2x4s and fence slats costing around $50.
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Rough plans: bit.ly/CedarCoffeeTablePlans
SketchUp: bit.ly/CedarCoffeeTableSketchUp
Also check out my Instagram for behind the scenes updates: bit.ly/nathanbuildsInstagram
ENJOY AND STAY SAFE!
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My advice to everyone. Please go to where they are building new homes and pick up the unused piece of wood after they are done with framing. Make sure to ask the people in charge 1st. This way you don’t look like you are stealing. It’s the best way to help the environment and build things with $0 dollar.
I work as a cleanup kid in construction, I throw away maybe 100 feet of unused 2x4s every week. And I only work like 16 hours a week
Thank you, we have learned a lot from you...we can feel your passion in explain your content about CNC router project in detail..Great job!! ☺🧡
I really appreciate the video! I wish these were projects in high school shop class!
Brilliant idea of cutting the top table slots a little long and cutting them off with a straight saw guide.
A wonderful work of art! I like that you work outside.
Nice work! It's really cool to see new promising diy channels. 👏🏻
Thanks for watching!
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Wow man, you're good at it...Magnificent
Beautiful Nathan. Perfect.
Nice work, will use as inspiration as I work some of these techniques in building a workbench in the garage.
Thanks for watching!
Perfect for event tables with throw pillows. Nice job
Great simple but effective build looks really good
Thanks!
Straightforward no complications, no dowls etc - and s great table to finish
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I thought I could just get some wood and nail it together ugggg!!!
I’ve been looking everywhere for this kind of table for my bachelorette party but no party rentals had this specific table so I figured I would have to make one and I came across your video. Thank you !!! 😊 🙏🏻
Good luck! Let me know if you end up building one. Send me a finished pic on Instagram if you are on there 😊
Kudos for the Video! Forgive me for the intrusion, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you thought about - Rozardner Easy Food Reality (do a google search)? It is a good one of a kind product for learning the trick to build great sheds and master woodworking minus the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my cooworker after many years got great results with it.
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Beautiful
Good work Nathan🎉
Thanks for another great fence picket project.
Thanks for watching! These protects are really satisfying!
I built this and it turned out great. Thanks for this video
Thanks for letting me know! 🖖
This is fantastic and has given me and my fiancé some great ideas on how to use our leftover 2x6 western red cedar boards. Love the use of (comparatively inexpensive) fence pickets too. Thank you!!!
Awesome and thank you for the feedback! Good luck on your project 😃
This was exactly what I was looking for thanks!
Thanks for watching :)
great job buddy! it looks amazing!
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That’s a fantastic coffee table!!!!👍🏻
Thanks, and thanks for watching!
Thanks, this was very educational....I made my first outdoor coffee table, just changed the top only👌🏿
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Thank you for sharing your skills
Thanks for watching 😊
Great project! Thanks for the time to make and film it. Subscribed!
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Wow simple and beautiful 😍
Thanks for watching :)
Nice! easy, clean, accurate, well thought out, just zen. I'm trying to use the deck build materials leftovers and this is perfect. thank you
Thanks! And send me a picture of the finished product on Instagram if you are on there!
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Inspired by your video... I made a outdoor coffee table just the way you did.... Thanks for inspiring others like me....
Awesome! If you are on Instagram sense me a picture of it :)
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that's exactly what I am going to build my coffee table for my garden simple and effective enjoyed the video.
Thanks for the feedback! Send me a finished pic on Instagram if you are on there!
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very nice... i might be able to do that.
Hermoso trabajo Nathan!
Thanks for watching!
Absolutely amazing
Thanks!
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Well, thanks for this video. I will use it as a blueprint for a coffee table I have been wanting to build. Very nice work.
Good luck! Send me a finished picture on instagram if you're on there!
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So beautiful
Thank you!
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Thanks for watching!
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Trim a 2 x 4 about 1/4-3/8 thick, Then trim out the sides to hide the edges of those pickets , will add a little flare to the table . Joel .
Looks fab!
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Thanks for watching!!
EXCELLENT PRODUCT!!
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It is simple and practical table. Thanks for a nice and interesting video.👍👍
Thank you for watching and the feedback!
@@NATHANBUILDS You are welcome. Take care.
awesome build
Thanks for watching :)
Looks beautiful table! Nice work👌🏻👌🏻 I want to build some on that for my channel! Blessing
Thanks!
Очень здорово, прекрасная работа!
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Very practical n easy
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@@NATHANBUILDS Can you share some dimensions? I couldn't open the file you posted above. Are the fence slats 5.5" wide? 1/2" thick? And overall LxWxH of the table once finished? Thanks
Hey, yes slats were 5.5 x .5 roughly. Sometimes they are a bit off though. I'll try to take a look in a couple and get you the other dimensions. Did you try both the SketchUp and the PDF plans link? Both should have full dimensions.
Nathan Builds I couldn’t find the PDF version above.
Nathan, I wanted to say your work is fantastic, I am building that Sofa (in Cedar like you suggested) and then this table also next week.
We do like to look of cedar, if you were to recommend something to preserve it's look, what would you suggest ?
That sounds awesome! There are many outdoor finishes you can use. I know Total Boat makes some really heavy duty polyurethanes and vanishes. I also know that Spar Urethanes and epoxy/ varnish combo works well. Mostly depends on how much work you want to do/ how durable you want the finished product to be. Send me a picture on Instagram when you are done!
Looks good man. Nice and clean. Wish I would've seen this before I built mine.
You can always build another!
Great
Thanks!
Muito bem feito este trabalho. Parabéns. Fortaleza, Brasil.
Thanks for watching!
Estou contente com a sua resposta, obrigado.
Nice, nice. I am building mine tomorrow. I have about one hundred-ish used fence pickets looking for some up-cycle projects
Good luck!
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Good bro
Thanks for watching!
looks really amazing .. have you ever though to put flat wireless charger on the top of it with few USB and HD holes in the right or the left side ? i think it will be remarkable ..
Could be cool, but not for this outdoor version ;)
No staining or sealing of the wood? Have the top slats peeled off from the wood? I was thinking of something similar but maybe using dowels to connect the top boards
You definitely could seal it, but I like the grayed out look. Once it grays I might do a light sand and use some teak oil. It still looks like new.
I love this channel. Modern builds that arent too expensive and done with average guy tools without a bunch of commercials.
Thanks for the feedback 🤘
This looks amazing!!! I can’t wait to try and build this!!! What size screws did you use??
2.5" kreg outdoor pocket hole screws
Nathan, I have tried several times to download your free plans with no luck. I’m going to go to Home Depot to buy the wood in the morning but have no idea how many of what, and what cuts? Can I get those please? Great job by the way! Just built Teo modern patio chairs and the table will match perfectly!!
Hey Tammy, send me an email at nathan.builds.inquiry@gmail.com and I'll send you the file. Also send me a finished picture on Instagram if you're on there!
Awesome video and table! Do you have a link to those low profile pegs for the feet to keep them off the ground?
Sorry not sure how I missed this comment. They were just some random ones from Amazon.
Nice job mate love watching your vids and seeing the finished work, you have a good eye for detail. It’s something I’m trying to perfect. Monkeytree woodwork.
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers for the Video! Apologies for chiming in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you considered - Rozardner Easy Food Reality (should be on google have a look)? It is a good one off guide for learning the trick to build great sheds and master woodworking without the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my mate at very last got astronomical results with it.
I love it.. Great job on the table. Consider me a subscriber. 2 THUMBS UP 👍👍.
Thanks! Welcome!
Super clean and simple, nice. Do you think this could easily be upsized to make a modest sized dining table?
Thanks for the feedback! Yes I think you could upsize it, but you will need to make some adjustments for strength and I would go for a different wood if it’s meant to be inside.
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Thanks man!
This is a simple great project - thanks. My only 'remark' is that your pocket holes for one side of the legs and the top frame aren't going 'into the meat' of the wood, so they may be a bit weaker if you did them from the other side.
Again thanks!
Yeah the glue should make up for it. So far it is holding up really well. I'm going to finish with some teak oil soon.
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Hello, very nice project! Based on your sketch I redesigned it for my materials, the idea is to use 45x95 mm wood for the base, and I'm thinking to buy the same kreg jig I've never worked with. Tech specs tell that it can be applied for wood thickness only up to 38mm and I'm a bit confused if it's suitable for me?
Hey - yes it is built for 38mm or the box but I'm pretty sure you can do thicker. The screws would just be to one side so not ideal. I would go for it and test on a scrap peice of wood first. The cheaper version is 20-30$. Good luck! Here are the ones I use:
- Pocket Hole Jig (entry level) - Kreg Jig R3: amzn.to/2zujqID
- Pocket Hole Jig (heavy duty) - Kreg Tool K5 Master System: amzn.to/2LdTVOm
@@NATHANBUILDS I think that the best way is to use R3 but to move out the jig out of the edge 40mm. I believe that will help 2,5inch screw to exit just in the middle. The triangular calculation is needed based on drilling angle but yes can be just done empirical way on a piece of scrap
Let me know how it goes!
Very good.
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Thanks for watching and welcome!
any suggestion on what kind of 2X4's to use? Are pressure treated a good option for this project?
Cedar- which is almost as cheap as pine on the east coast US at the moment! Otherwise you can use pressure treated if you want, or just regular pine if you finish it with paint it poly.
Nice
Thanks for watching!
@@NATHANBUILDS It's a very good and easy build. It inspires me to try new jointery for this build idea.
Question -
So I'm planning to build an end table in a similar way. How necessary are the screws? I was planning on just gorilla gluing the whole thing together as there's not going to be anything overly heavy on it. Am I heading for disaster?
So end grain doesn't hold glue incredibly well. If this is for outside and you don't intend to use other joinery (like mortise and tenon) you could have some problems. At the very least I would probably use epoxy for those connections. TotalBoat is great if you don't have any.
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Damn is the lumber expensive. The market is nuts. Nice video btw.
Thanks!
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When table is finished let’s present it by resting our foot on it lol 😂
Hi Nathan, I'm trying to decide on the material for an outdoor bench. Did you replace the original pine table because of the material? Does pine stand up to the weather over time? My concern with cedar is that they seem to warp a little bit.
Hey -I updated the design to be cleaner and decided on cedar for it's ability to better stand up against weather. Pine will require you to finish it with poly/ similar and to maintain that finish over time. As long as you pick good boards cedar won't warp and is much more resistant too sun and rain even without finish. You can also look at some tropical hardwoods that resist weathering well, but they are more expensive.
@@NATHANBUILDS thanks! Really appreciate the information!
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Can I do de base in iron and woul be sturdy?
Yeah definitely would be sturdy. I think that would look nice!
hey nathan, i am completely new to all of this. How should/would i get into wood working? i would love to build this, the chair and the sofa for my backyard.
Hey! Depends how much you want to spend, but you can either go cheaper and get a circular saw, drill, and sander (I have links to the ones I have in the video descriptions). I demonstrate how to make this type of project with only those tools in this video: czcams.com/video/eJTZO_FAPfM/video.html
Or you can also get a table saw and/or miter saw and you will be able to get a bit more precise. If you don't know yet if your want to commit the first option is great! Check out my earlier videos and you will see me using fewer and cheaper tools. Anyway, I have lots of tool suggestions in the video comments. Send me a finished picture on Instagram if you are on there! Good luck!
Nathan Builds thank you for the reply! As of now I have a circular saw, skill saw, mult tool sander thing, impact drill, and a normal drill. Just not the skill set 😬.
That just takes practice! Go make one of these projects and you will learn a bunch. If you are nervous about messing up expensive wood, use pine and see how it goes. You can always make a second one!
Nathan Builds well thank you, I appreciate it! I’ll have to try! I want to make the sofa, chair, and table.
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Thanks!
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Outstanding, what was your finish coat
I waited a year and applied teak oil. I actually have a full recent video on that.
@@NATHANBUILDS as a Union Painter with over 40 years of experience that is a great choice
Good to hear it! It's held up well for the last 8 months.
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no need to finish for outdoor use? what about rain/water ?
Cedar will last just fine outside, but you can finish then. I like to wait for them to gray out first though. Check out my most recent video, where I finish these different pieces with teak oil.
Ok, what size pocket hole screws do you use for the legs? For some reason when I attach my 2x4’s in thag fashion using 2 1/2” screws it pokes right through, why is this happening?
Hey - I used 2 1/2" screws so you should be fine. The only thing I can think of, is make sure you set the depth setting on the jig for the correct depth.
I even adjusted the jig to be shorter than recommend, but still..maybe I’m drilling too deep? Regular drill or driver? And what setting?
Yes you need to have a stopper set on the drill bit to the appropriate depth so you don't drill too deep. Most kits have that included and have a guide for you.
Can u do a tutorial where both stands folds? So I can store it in my car properly and use it as mini picnic tables
Interesting idea! I'll add it to the list of projects ,😊
What screws are you using?
Kreg outdoor pocket holes screws. I think these are 2.5"
Hai, may i know what type of woods you use? Tq
This is cedar.
@@NATHANBUILDS the link for your plans isn't working. Do you have another link thats not a bitly?