End Table Plans: A Slat-Top Side Table From 2x4s

A slat-top side table from 2x4s that matches the coffee table. The plan is a printable PDF, US units first, in 3 sizes: Small, Standard and Large.

$6.99planned price

Available soon: checkout is not open yet and the assembly video is not ready.

Slat End Table: drawing generated from the plan
A drawing generated from the plan, not a photo.

What is included

  • A printable PDF plan: drawings, parts list, cut list and screw positions, US units first.
  • A step-by-step assembly video (not ready yet: coming soon).

Sizes and boards

3 sizes, each with its own dimensions in inches and cm, parts, screws and PDF.

Small: 24 x 14-3/4 x 20 in

Overall size (L x D x H)
24 x 14-3/4 x 20 in
61.0 x 37.5 x 50.8 cm
Parts
11
Screws
28
Estimated build time
3 to 5 hours
Difficulty
Beginner

Buy 3 boards, 2x4 by 8 ft. Screws: #9 x 2-1/2 in exterior-coated deck screw.

Parts, Small size
PartQtyLength (in)Length (cm)
Top slat424 in61.0 cm
Leg418-1/2 in47.0 cm
Apron214-3/4 in37.5 cm
Lower stretcher123 in58.4 cm

Standard: 24 x 18-1/2 x 22 in

Overall size (L x D x H)
24 x 18-1/2 x 22 in
61.0 x 47.0 x 55.9 cm
Parts
12
Screws
32
Estimated build time
3 to 6 hours
Difficulty
Beginner

Buy 3 boards, 2x4 by 8 ft. Screws: #9 x 2-1/2 in exterior-coated deck screw.

Parts, Standard size
PartQtyLength (in)Length (cm)
Top slat524 in61.0 cm
Leg420-1/2 in52.1 cm
Apron218-1/2 in47.0 cm
Lower stretcher123 in58.4 cm

Large: 30 x 22-1/4 x 24 in

Overall size (L x D x H)
30 x 22-1/4 x 24 in
76.2 x 56.5 x 61.0 cm
Parts
13
Screws
36
Estimated build time
3 to 6 hours
Difficulty
Beginner

Buy 4 boards, 2x4 by 8 ft. Screws: #9 x 2-1/2 in exterior-coated deck screw.

Parts, Large size
PartQtyLength (in)Length (cm)
Top slat630 in76.2 cm
Leg422-1/2 in57.2 cm
Apron222-1/4 in56.5 cm
Lower stretcher129 in73.7 cm

The full cut plan, screw positions and step drawings are in the PDF. Measure your boards: lumber sizes differ by store.

Sample pages

Two pages of the Standard-size PDF: the cover and the first assembly step. They are drawings generated from the plan, not photos. The parts list, the cut list and the other steps are in the full plan.

Slat End Table: cover page of the PDF plan, Standard size
Cover page
Slat End Table: first assembly step of the PDF plan, Standard size
First assembly step

Assembly video

Video: coming soon

Questions about this plan

Can I buy this plan now?

Not yet. Checkout is not open and the assembly video is not ready. The planned price is $6.99. This page shows the drawing, the sizes and the boards to buy.

What do I get?

A PDF plan with drawings, a parts list, a cut list and screw positions, plus a step-by-step assembly video. The video is not ready yet.

Can I choose a size?

Yes. Pick Small, Standard or Large on the plan page. The dimensions in inches and cm, the parts, the screw count, the estimated build time and the PDF all change with the size. The assembly steps are the same for every size.

Who designed this plan?

Designed with AI assistance and checked by software. An engine works out every size from one model of the piece and software checks fit and fastener placement. A language model does not write measurements.

Has this been built and tested?

No finished build has been photographed or tested yet; the pictures are drawings generated from the plans, not photographs. When a real build exists, we will say so here.

What lumber do I need?

Standard 2x4 boards (actual size 1-1/2 by 3-1/2 in). Lumber sizes differ by store, so measure your boards before you cut.

Which units are used?

US inches first. The size calculator also shows centimetres.

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