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How to Build a Wood and Concrete Side Table
Hey everyone, I’m Jamison from RogueEngineer.com where I publish weekly free and straightforward Handmade furniture plans. Most of what I build is straightforward wooden furniture but today I wanted to share with you my very first project using concrete.
We really wanted a side table for our outdoor space, something sturdy and durable that we didn’t have to worry about out in the elements. We came across a table base design at a local furniture store and quickly our options started flowing. Concrete seemed like the well fitted way to go. With a few hiccups along the way, here’s how our $20 concrete x-brace side table turned out! Enjoy!
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Required Tools:
- Miter Saw
- Drill
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Sander
Materials:
- 2x 2 x 4 x 96″ Premium Studs
- 1x 1 x 2 x 96″ Common Board; Pine
- 10″ x 10′ Roll of Galvanized Flashing
- 80 lb bag of Quikrete
- 2-1/2″ Pocket Hole Screws
- 1-1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
- Pine Pocket Hole Plugs
- Wood Filler
- Wood Glue
- Wood Stain
- Helmsman Spar Urethane
- Sandpaper
- Tape
Cut List:
BUILDING THE X-BRACE TABLE BASE
Start by drilling your pocket holes in two of the 13 3/4″ pieces
and attaching them to the center of the 27 1/2″ piece.
Next, create an x-brace by drilling a pocket hole in another 13 3/4″ piece and attaching it at a right angle to one of the 17 1/4″ pieces. Repeat to create another x-brace – 2 total x-braces. 
Flip your x-brace over and drill two pockets holes as shown, in each x-brace.
At this point, fill all seams with wood filler and *occupied* pocket holes with pine pocket hole plugs and wood glue. ONLY for pocket holes that are occupied — do not fill in the holes yet to be used!
Center the x-brace and, using the 2 remaining pocket holes, screw it together using 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws. 
Repeat for the opposite side.
Drill pocket holes as shown and install 1×2 “top supports” using 1 1/2″ pocket screws.
Stain and seal the table base. 
Handmade ROUND CONCRETE TABLE TOP
Roll our the flashing and mark it at 88″
Form the flashing into a circle, with the 88″ mark as your seam. 
Tape the seam securely. 
Mix up an 80lb bag of quikrete in a bucket, a little at a time. 
Place your form on a piece of plywood, and pour the concrete into the form. 
Center your base and set it in the concrete, making sure the top supports rest evenly on the concrete. 
Let your concrete dry 48 hours minimum, then sand the table top to get an even finish. 
I hope you enjoyed this walkthrough. For sneak peeks of our upcoming projects from Rogue Engineer be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram.
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