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$40 Sofa Table

Hi! My sweet children kept jumping over the couch so I needed to do something about the madness!  I decided to build an inexpensive sofa table to attempt to minimize the jumping. Will it work? It's a mystery :) Let's get started! As always, use caution when building, wear safety gear and re-read instructions multiple times. This plan is for entertainment purposes only. Supplies: 3-2x12x8 1-package of 2-1/2" pocket hole screws Finishing supplies: stain, paint, seal Tools: Miter saw Drill Pockethole Jig Table saw (optional) Planer (optional) Step 1: (optional) using a table saw rip 1/8" off each side of the 2x12x8 board. Run boards thru a planer if you have one. Step 2: Using a miter saw cut- 4 @ 28" 1 @ 38" 1 @ 68" Step 3: Build the legs. Drill 1-1/2" pocket holes on boards 1 & 2. Mark the 1/2 way point on board 2. Place board 1 on top of board 2 creating a t-shape. Attach board 1. to. board 2 using 2-1/2" pocket hole screws. Step 4: Drill