{"id":890,"date":"2024-10-16T11:21:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T03:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/diy-rustic-industrial-side-table-w-printable-plans\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T14:42:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T06:42:13","slug":"diy-rustic-industrial-side-table-w-printable-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/?p=890","title":{"rendered":"DIY Rustic Industrial Side Table w\/ Printable Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hey guys! \u00a0It\u2019s been a while since I\u2019ve posted some building plans and I\u2019m so excited to be sharing this project with you all today. \u00a0It\u2019s been on my \u201cto-do\u201d list for months now and I finally built it! \u00a0It\u2019s a knockoff of a Pottery Barn side table that they do not have in stock at the moment, so you\u2019ll just have to trust me that this looks just like the original, but just a tiny fraction of the $450+ price tag, about $35! \u00a0I\u2019ve teamed up with Rockler Woodworking to bring you this tutorial today and I\u2019m going to be sharing some of the tools I used that are seriously life changing when it comes to building projects! \u00a0I\u2019ve also included affiliate links to products I used to complete this project. \u00a0If you purchase an item from one of these links, I\u2019ll receive a small commission at absolutely no extra cost to you.<\/p>\n

Before we get started, make sure you download the printable plans\u00a0for this project. \u00a0They include the materials list, cut list and tools list for this project.<\/p>\n

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To get started, you\u2019ll want to rip down all of the 2x4s to square up the edges. \u00a0I set my table saw to cut 1\/4\u2033 off each side to equal 3\u2033 wide. \u00a0I cut 30\u2033 pieces to make up the table top and glued them up with wood glue.<\/p>\n

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I clamped the boards in place using these awesome panel clamps from Rockler. \u00a0They sandwich your glue up together while preventing your project from bowing in the middle. \u00a0What\u2019s great is they go up to 38\u2033 wide, so you can do a whole tabletop if you want to. \u00a0I used two, but if you\u2019re doing a bigger project, I\u2019d suggest a few more.<\/p>\n

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Once my table top had dried for about 24 hours, it was time to cut the circle. \u00a0Cutting circles on projects with a jigsaw is doable, but you aren\u2019t going to necessarily get the greatest edge and probably not a perfect circle. \u00a0This trim router jig from is such a great solution. \u00a0It can cut perfect circles from 6\u2033 to 36\u2033 using your trim router. \u00a0The jig is predrilled to fit several brands of trim routers. \u00a0Mine wasn\u2019t one of those routers, but I was able to easily mark and drill the holes for it to accommodate my router. \u00a0I used a straight bit and gradually increased the depth of the router with each pass around the circle.<\/p>\n

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Once my circle was cut out, I gave it a good sanding and rounded off the edges just a bit.<\/p>\n

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My printable plans include instructions on how to make your own 3\u00d73 legs using the 2x4s I said to rip down at the beginning of the tutorial. \u00a0While at the local hardwood store, I happened to see some 12\/4 poplar and decided I\u2019d give it a shot for the legs. \u00a0Had I thought of it earlier, I definitely would have used 2x4s. \u00a0Not only are they MUCH cheaper, but unless you have a powerful enough table saw, you will not be able to rip this thick of lumber down.<\/p>\n

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The legs will set at a 10 degree angle, so I cut the legs accordingly. \u00a0I also drilled 1\u2033 holes at a 10 degree angle on my drill press to accommodate the steel pipe, which makes up the cross supports.<\/p>\n

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To attach the legs to the table top, I drilled 1 1\/2\u2033 pocket holes with my Kreg R3. \u00a0I positioned the legs on the underside of the table top, glued them and attached them with 2 1\/2\u2033 pocket screws.<\/p>\n

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The moment of truth was when I added the steel pipe. \u00a0I\u2019ll be honest, I was a little nervous that somewhere my calculations were wrong and nothing would match up in the center. \u00a0Lucky for me, it all worked beautifully!<\/p>\n

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The original inspiration was two toned (black and stained) and I loved the look of it. \u00a0I painted the legs and pipe with a satin sheen black spray paint. \u00a0The top was stained with Minwax Special Walnut stain. \u00a0Once it was all dry, I added several coats of Minwax Wipe-On Poly to the table top. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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I thought I loved the design before I got it in my house, but it definitely had me giddy once I saw how it looked inside. \u00a0The rustic industrial look lends a little bit of a farmhouse feel, which is exactly what I was hoping for! \u00a0Plus, it was so easy to build! \u00a0It\u2019s definitely a great project to tackle on a weekend or even a few weeknights. \u00a0You will not be disappointed! \u00a0Don\u2019t forget to download the free printable plans so you can build your own! \u00a0<\/p>\n

DISCLOSURE: \u00a0I was provided product and\/or compensation for this post. \u00a0All opinions and ideas are 100% my own. \u00a0Please read my full disclosure policy for more information.<\/p>\n

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