EP. 50 diy Mid-Century Modern slatted coffee table

Today on Modern Builds, I'll be making a Mid-Century inspired slatted coffee table from solid walnut and maple dowels. This design could easily be made using 2x4 pine as well.

MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:

2" Thick Walnut

1 1/4" Maple Dowel

Doweling Jig: https://goo.gl/xgrQyE

Tapering Jig: https://goo.gl/fV3JQb

Danish Oil: http://amzn.to/2iOzatO

Wood Glue: http://amzn.to/2iSBK4k

STEP ONE: CUT THE WALNUT

To start, I cut the walnut pieces to length and width

STEP TWO: DRILL HOLES

After chamfering the corners of the slats, I drilled holes to accept the dowels I'll be putting in later during the glue up

STEP THREE: GLUE IT UP

Next, I glued up the table top.

STEP FOUR: CUT THE LEGS

Next, I cut the tapers on the legs.

STEP FIVE: ATTACH LEGS

I used dowels to attach the legs to the table top.

STEP SIX: FINISH

I applied two coats of danish oil to the table as a quick and easy finish.

That's all there is to it! I hope you enjoyed it and go out and make your own. If you do, don't forget to tag me in a picture of it!

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