lift top coffee table

My wife and I love watching movies and TV together on the couch. So it’s no surprise we get a lot of use out of our living room. But that also means we like eating our meals in front of the TV and do computer work on the couch as well. We decided a lift-top coffee table would be the perfect addition. Now we can eat in front of the TV by lifting the coffee table top to just the right height. No more sitting awkwardly on the floor and risk spilling drinks. The lifting tops also makes it more convenient to do work on the couch. This coffee table features two lifting tops, perfect for multiple members in the family, and a great fit for living rooms with sectionals.

This project was designed and built by Alex from Bevelish Creations.


Download the Complete Step-by-Step Coffee Table Project Plan.

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Key Features

doweling jig

The table sides are attached with dowels. I used the Rockler Doweling Jig to drill the mating dowel holes.



VIDEO: How to Use the Rockler Doweling Jig




coffee table panels

The front, back and vertical dividers are captured in dadoes.



coffee table lid lift

The table features a narrow fixed table top and two lifting table tops that are supported by Lift Mechanisms



This project was designed and built by Alex from Bevelish Creations. You can find more of Alex's work at:
www.bevelishcreations.com.

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