Rolling C End Table or Sofa Table [1]

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1 [1] Submitted by Ana White [2] on Tue, :17 [1] Summary: This simple little C table makes a modern nightstand or a quick snack Page 1 of 16

2 table. Rolls under the couch to put a laptop in your lap. CategoriesRoom: living room [3] Skill Level: Beginner [4] Style: Modern Style Furniture Plans [5] Dimensions: Dimensions shown above. Dimensions: , 6 feet long (How about using a cheapo shelf that is 12 wide?) 1 1 6, 2 feet long (How about a cheapo shelf that is 6 wide?) 1 1 2, 6 feet long (these are a buck each ask for MDF for the already primed ones) 4 1 1/2 caster wheels (wheel diameter is 1 1/2 ) 2 wood screws (drywall screws for MDF) OR 1 1/4 pocket hole screws for pocket holes wood glue paint and primer 120 grit sandpaper wood filler Page 2 of 16

3 Tools: [6] Page 3 of 16

4 [7] [8] [9] Cut List: (Top and Bottom) (Back) (Center) (Side Footer) (End Footer) Step 1 Page 4 of 16

5 [10] Box After you have cut all your boards, predrill either pocket holes or countersinking holes and build the box as shown above. Keep outside edges flush. Use glue. Step 2 Page 5 of 16

6 [11] Center Now measure at the top, middle, and bottom as shown in the diagram and mark. Position 1 6 and screw through predrilled holes to secure in place. Use glue Step 3 Page 6 of 16

7 [12] Footer The footer on this one is purely decorative. You can use finish nails or screws, and glue. Attach to the bottom. Step 4 Page 7 of 16

8 [13] Footer Ends Attach the footer ends to the bottom and the side footer. You may not be able to reach a direct screw into the back footer don t worry. This piece is purely decorative, and glue and screws to the side footer will be plenty. Step 5 Page 8 of 16

9 [14] Wheels Now the fun part. Attach the wheels. Initially, I placed my wheels as close as possible to the corners. But the wheels could not rotate right, so I moved the wheels closer in, as shown above Finishing InstructionsFinish Used: I finished my table by applying a coat of wood filler (been using Elmer s with great success). Let that dry completely, then went over it with another coat. I also filled any imperfections, as I wanted a super smooth look. Then I sanded with 120 grit sandpaper, paying special attention to the edges. Very important to clean your work space with a vacuum and wipe clean your project to remove any sawdust. Then I primed and added two coats of oooops paint (Valspar premium satin). Done! Page 9 of 16

10 Its funny how the simplest designs can take on new life with just the right shade of oooops paint. [15] I've had this design drawn up and even printed out and on my work bench for quite some time now, but it just seemed to simple for the smart people that read our blog. Page 10 of 16

11 [16] And it is almost too simple. But check this out. Page 11 of 16

12 [17] She rolls... Page 12 of 16

13 [18] She serves dinner. She checks . She entertains laziness. Laptop anyone? Or chips and dip? I must say, I LOVE this table. I know I say that quite often, but this table took just a few minutes to build, took Page 13 of 16

14 color incredibly well, and is super functional. I guess I kept thinking it was too simple considering the other DIY project in the photo... [19] We'll get to that when I finish staining the feet. (PS - this couch is special, it holds a storage compartment and is made from a paint drop cloths, an old camping pad, recycled stuffed animals, and scrap 2x4s and plywood). Page 14 of 16

15 Today, it's the C table, or as Grace refers to it, the scooter. And for those of you worried about the strength, the number one reason I built this table before blogging was to test it's strength. I can't give you a load limit, but I can tell you this: It's built of MDF and my 40 pound preschooler was sitting on the outer unsupported edge while her cousin pushed her around and there was no deflection. (what is it with kids and wheels?) So we know it can handle a 40 pound live load. If you have a weight limit beyond that, let me know, and I'll do some testing for you. Source URL: Links [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] ns-7.jpg [11] ns-8.jpg [12] ns-9.jpg [13] ns-10.jpg [14] ns-11.jpg [15] e-plans-5.jpg [16] e-plans-1.jpg [17] e-plans-2.jpg [18] e-plans-3.jpg Page 15 of 16

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