{"id":888,"date":"2025-08-27T05:01:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T21:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/diy-x-panel-coffee-table\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T14:42:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T06:42:13","slug":"diy-x-panel-coffee-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/?p=888","title":{"rendered":"DIY X Panel Coffee Table"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\"><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-before-post\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6419\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20494%20750'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"DIY X Panel Coffee Table\" width=\"494\" height=\"750\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DIY-X-Panel-Coffee-Table.jpg 494w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DIY-X-Panel-Coffee-Table-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DIY-X-Panel-Coffee-Table-400x607.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DIY-X-Panel-Coffee-Table.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Hey there, everyone! \u00a0Happy Monday! \u00a0Today\u2019s project is something that I have been wanting for a LONG time, a coffee table for our great room! \u00a0I\u2019ve put off building one for so long, trying to find just the right inspiration for a design and it finally came to me several months ago in a random magazine that I bought. \u00a0What\u2019s crazy is that I\u2019ve never seen this magazine before and I haven\u2019t seen it since, so clearly it must have been fate! \u00a0I saw a coffee table similar to this in the magazine and instantly fell in love with the unique design. \u00a0I knew I needed to build it and immediately hopped on the Osborne Wood Products website to see if they had anything similar to the legs in the inspiration picture. \u00a0Of course, they did and they were thrilled with my idea! \u00a0They kindly provided the legs for this project (and another one I\u2019ll be sharing soon), so I hopped on Sketchup and drew up the plans. \u00a0<span id=\"more-6418\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>They make these legs in a variety of different species, but I chose knotty pine, since the rest of the table is also built out of pine. \u00a0Don\u2019t let the \u201cknotty\u201d part scare you, though. \u00a0They take great care to make sure that there aren\u2019t huge knots in the wood that they turn for their legs and there\u2019s just enough to add a little bit of personality. \u00a0Since my hope is that you\u2019ll want to build this project, too, I\u2019ve included the free printable plans for you to download. \u00a0On there you will also find the shopping list and cut list. \u00a0Other than the legs, I used stud grade lumber from Home Depot and some 1x2s. \u00a0I\u2019ve also included affiliate links to other products used in this project. \u00a0If you purchase any of these products, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you!<\/p>\n<p>UPDATE! \u00a0You can also watch the step by step tutorial in this latest YouTube video:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A2M9fRuaipo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6424\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20488'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"diy x panel coffee table - step 1\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6640.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6640-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6640-400x300.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6640.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Before I got started, I used my table saw to rip down all of my pieces of lumber to the proper dimensions so everything would have a square edge, vs. the bullnose edge that typically comes on stud-grade lumber. \u00a0My husband surprised me with a Kreg Foreman for Christmas, which made drilling the pocket holes so fast and easy! \u00a0You\u2019ll notice there\u2019s two sets of table legs. \u00a0Those are for the matching side table I\u2019ll be sharing with you later this week!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6425\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20488%20650'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"diy x panel coffee table - step 2\" width=\"488\" height=\"650\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6641.jpg 488w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6641-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6641-400x533.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6641.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Flip the legs upside down and set them on a flat, even surface. \u00a0On each of the table legs, I marked 1\/2\u2033 in from the outside edge for the 2\u00d73 apron pieces.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6426\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20488'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"diy x panel coffee table - step 3\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6644.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6644-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6644-400x300.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6644.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I set the apron pieces at the pencil marks I made and then glued and clamped them in place. \u00a0I attached the apron pieces to the legs with 2 1\/2\u2033 pocket screws.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6427\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20488%20650'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"diy x panel coffee table - step 4\" width=\"488\" height=\"650\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6646.jpg 488w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6646-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6646-400x533.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6646.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>To attach the stretchers, measure in 1\/2\u2033 from the outside edge of the bottom portion of the leg. \u00a0Using the 11 1\/2\u2033 vertical pieces as spacers, set the 2\u00d72 stretchers in place, lining them up with the mark you made on the leg. \u00a0Glue and clamp into place, then attach with 2 1\/2\u2033 pocket screws.<\/p>\n<p>Once the stretchers are in place, place the 2\u00d72 vertical pieces in place. \u00a0You want the spacing between the verticals and the legs to be even. \u00a0For the sides, this is approximately 14 7\/8\u2033 spacing and on the ends it is approximately 12\u2033 spacing. \u00a0Glue and clamp, then attach with 2 1\/2\u2033 pocket screws. \u00a0Sand the entire base down with 220 grit sandpaper.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6428\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20488'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"diy x panel coffee table - step 5\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6649.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6649-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6649-400x300.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6649.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>To make the Xs for the coffee table, I lined up my 1\u00d72 pieces against the sides of the coffee table and then marked with a pencil the length and the angle of the cuts. \u00a0I lined up the angles on my miter saw (in this case 50 degrees for the sides and 45 degrees for the ends) and then cut the first piece to size, making sure to test fit it. \u00a0REMEMBER, you can always take more wood away. \u00a0You can\u2019t put it back, so cut your first piece slightly longer and shave off material if you need to. \u00a0For the remaining pieces, use your first pieces as a template. \u00a0For the second portion of the X, again line up your 1\u00d72 perpendicular to it and mark with a pencil where the cuts will be in the middle. \u00a0For the sides, this will be about 10 degrees. \u00a0For the ends, it will be about 3 degrees.<\/p>\n<p>Drill pocket holes into all of the X pieces following the instructions on the printable plans.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6429\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20488'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"diy x panel coffee table - setting the x pieces\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6656.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6656-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6656-400x300.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6656.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Set all of the X pieces in place to prep for screwing them together. \u00a0It\u2019s definitely a lot of work to attach all of them, but I promise you it is so worth it!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6430\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20488'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"diy x panel coffee table - step 6\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6660.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6660-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6660-400x300.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6660.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>For the 50 degree angled pieces, I used 1 1\/2\u2033 pocket screws to attach them. \u00a0For all of the other angles and pieces, I used 1 1\/4\u2033 pocket screws. \u00a0My absolute favorite tool to use when working with tight spots like this is my offset drill adapter. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6431\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20488'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"diy x panel coffee table - step 7\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6661.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6661-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6661-400x300.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6661.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>After the first X was screwed in, I flipped the table over to make my life a little easier. \u00a0I HIGHLY recommend a second set of hands when screwing these together. \u00a0I did it by myself and it kind of sucked and took longer than it would have had I had some help. \u00a0I also recommend doing this up on a work bench or table. \u00a0I did it on the ground and my back was not happy with me later that day. \u00a0The coffee table has 10 Xs in it and it took me until the 9th X to finally figure out the best way to attach all of the pieces. \u00a0I attached the long piece with pocket screws, then attached the short pieces by partially screwing in all of the pocket screws to hold them in place. \u00a0Again, a second set of hands here would have probably made this even easier. \u00a0I then drove each screw in all of the way alternating between middle and corner, top and bottom, until they were all in. \u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6432\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20488'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"diy x panel coffee table - step 8\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6668.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6668-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6668-400x300.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6668.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>To assemble the top, I ripped down the 2\u00d78 pieces until they were 2\u00d76 pieces. \u00a0I drilled 1 1\/2\u2033 pocket holes into each board, then glued and clamped them together with my new favorite panel clamps. \u00a0These clamps are seriously life changing when you\u2019re gluing up a big section like this. \u00a0Everything was perfectly flat and stayed that way when I took the clamps off. \u00a0That is until the wood (which was still a little wet) dried more and bowed slightly. \u00a0I\u2019m all about being up front with you guys. \u00a0MAKE SURE YOUR WOOD IS DRY! \u00a0I should have let this set for another week or two to let it fully dry before building with it, but everything is fine now and the top is flat once again:)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6433\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20488'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"diy x panel coffee table - step 9\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6693.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6693-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6693-400x300.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6693.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I sanded down the top with 120 and 220 grit sandpaper and then prepped everything for staining. \u00a0I really wanted to try a different technique this time and after some testing, found a stain combo I loved! \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6434\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20488'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"diy x panel coffee table - layering stains\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6703.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6703-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6703-400x300.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6703.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>To get this look, I first wiped on a coat of wood conditioner, which opens up the pores in the wood and allows even absorption of the stain. \u00a0I wiped on a coat of Minwax Golden Oak stain and let it dry for a bit (15-30 minutes), then wiped on a coat of Minwax Weathered Oak stain. \u00a0After another 15-30 minutes, I wiped on a coat of Minwax Special Walnut. \u00a0I experimented further with the top by adding a coat of Minwax White Wash Pickling stain, but that did not yield the results I was hoping for, so I sanded the entire top down again and restained it with the first three coats. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6435\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20650'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"how to use polycrylic in a paint sprayer\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6713.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6713-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6713-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6713-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6713-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6713-500x500.jpg 500w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6713.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I let the stain dry for 24 hours, then it was time for polycrylic. \u00a0I originally started applying it with a brush on the top and quickly gave that up once I tried brushing it on the legs. \u00a0I\u2019ve been wanting to try using polycrylic in my HomeRight Finish Max for pretty much forever, but was too chicken to do it. \u00a0Given that this base would have taken me DAYS to apply one coat, I grabbed my sprayer and gave it a shot. \u00a0Let me tell you, I will NEVER brush polycrylic on again! \u00a0I had the entire base sprayed with a coat in less than 10 minutes! \u00a0I didn\u2019t need to dilute the polycrylic, just sprayed it straight from the can. \u00a0Some areas had a few drips, so I quickly brushed them away with a foam brush, then let it dry. \u00a0I sanded in between coats with 220 grit sandpaper and added a total of three coats to the top and the base.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6436\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20488'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"how to attach a table top\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6715.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6715-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6715-400x300.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6715.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>I ordered desktop fasteners to attach the top to the base. \u00a0These allow for the wood to expand and contract with changing weather conditions, like in AZ where we have VERY dry climates and then occassional very humid climates. \u00a0I marked where I wanted the fasteners to go with a pencil, then drilled holes with a 3\/4\u2033 forstner bit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6437\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20488'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"using desk top fasteners\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6717.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6717-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6717-400x300.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6717.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The holes only need to be about 1\/8\u2033 deep to allow the fasteners to sit flush with the top of the wood. \u00a0You can see that I drilled the holes so that the hole went slightly off the edge of the wood. \u00a0This will allow the fastener some movement should the wood expand\/contract. \u00a0I attached the fasteners with 1 1\/4\u2033 wood screws.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6438\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20488'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"attaching top to coffee table base\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6718.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6718-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6718-400x300.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-6718.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Next, it was time to attach the top. \u00a0As I said, the few days I spent staining and finishing the table top, it decided to bow on me. \u00a0Again, my fault for not letting the wood dry completely. \u00a0To flatten it out, I clamped the top down to the base and then used 1 1\/4\u2033 wood screws to attach the fasteners, attaching the ends of the table first. \u00a0I used three fasteners on each side of the table and everything flattened out and held together really well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6422\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20433'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"x panel farmhouse coffee table\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5233.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5233-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5233-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5233-400x266.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5233.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>You can see just how gorgeous and smooth the finish turned out on the table. \u00a0Usually I have brush strokes or bubbles that form, but this is like a professional finish!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6423\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20433'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"styling a coffee table\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5235.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5235-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5235-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5235-400x266.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5235.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6420\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20433'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"DIY Farmhouse Coffee Table\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5216.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5216-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5216-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5216-400x266.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5216.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6421\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20650%20433'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"DIY X Panel Coffee Table Tutorial\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5229.jpg 650w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5229-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5229-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5229-400x266.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/edited-5229.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Given that we haven\u2019t ever had a coffee table, it was REALLY weird when I put it in the room, but after I styled it and got used to having a piece of furniture in there, I am in love! \u00a0It makes our great room look so much more inviting and finished. \u00a0Even though those Xs were a little bit of a pain, this design is so worth it. \u00a0Now to finish the matching side table and the room will be complete! \u00a0At least until I rip out our built-in entertainment center;)<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to download the printable plans to build your own! \u00a0If you do build this, I\u2019d love to see it and feature you! \u00a0Feel free to email me photos or tag me on social media! \u00a0Be sure to pin this project so it can be added to your project list!<\/p>\n<p>DISCLOSURE: \u00a0I was provided product and\/or compensation for this post. \u00a0All ideas and opinions are 100% my own.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-after-post\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey there, everyone! \u00a0Happy Monday! \u00a0Today\u2019s project is something that I have been wanting for a LONG 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