Making a Coffee Table with a Lifting Top
Making your own coffee table is a fun and creative way to add a unique piece of furniture to your home. But why not add an even more special touch with the addition of a table top that can lift up? This kind of feature makes it easy to access storage while still giving you a great piece of furniture to support your coffee mugs. Follow these simple steps and in no time at all you’ll have your very own lift-top coffee table.
What You’ll Need:
- Table top: Your table top should measure about one foot longer than the size of your finished table, and a few inches wider. This will allow you to place the lift-top mechanism on the underside of your table.
- Table legs: You’ll need a set of four table legs that measure approximately ½ inch thick and screw directly into the underside of your table-top. You can buy these at most hardware stores.
- Lift-top mechanism: This is the most essential piece.: the mechanism is what will actually hold the table-top up when it is lifted. They come in a variety of sizes and designs, so be sure to measure your table-top before purchasing one.
- Screws: These are used to secure the lift-top mechanism in place.
- Sandpaper: You’ll need a medium-sized block of sandpaper to ensure a smooth finish on your table-top and legs.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- First, you’ll need to attach your table legs to the underside of the table-top. Make sure the legs are secure and that everything lines up properly.
- Next, you’ll need to install your lift-top mechanism. Measure and mark the spots for the screws, then use a screwdriver to secure the mechanism in place.
- Now that everything is in place, it’s time to do the final sanding. Use the sandpaper to smooth out any rough spots on the table-top and legs.
- Finally, you’re ready to enjoy your new lift-top coffee table! Open and close the top as needed to access storage, or just show off your handy work to your friends.
Making your own lift-top coffee table is a great way to spruce up your living room. Thanks to these easy instructions, you can now have a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture in no time at all. So grab some tools and start building!
