Man sitting on sofa with computer on sofa table


I like working and eating while sitting on my sofa, but I don’t have a stable table surface that slide up close for my computer or food. So, making a solid and stable sofa table (you could also call it a TV tray) has been on my project list for a long time.

This table features two support legs on opposite side from the sofa, so that the bottom supports can slide under a sofa or chair and the tabletop can slide over the cushions. I used Rockler Heavy-Duty Cross Dowels and Bolts to make a rock solid connection between the table legs and stretchers. These fasteners are easy to install with the Rockler Heavy-Duty Cross Dowel Drilling Jig.

Project design and plan by Alex from Bevelish Creations.



Download the Sofa Table Project Plan

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taper cutting with table saw and Rockler taper cut jig

Use the Rockler Taper / Straight Line Jig to safely and accurately cut the tapered top and bottom leg support parts..



assembling furniture parts with dowels

The leg support parts are assembled with dowels. Use the Rockler Doweling Jig to accurately bore the dowel holes in the top, bottom and vertical leg support parts..



using the Rockler cross dowel jig to drill cross dowel holes

Layout the holes necessary for the Heavy-Duty Cross Dowels and Bolts in the leg support assemblies and stretchers. Then the Rockler Heavy-Duty Cross Dowel Drilling Jig to accurately bore the holes for the cross dowel hardware..



VIDEO: How to Install Heavy-Duty Cross Dowels and Bolts Using the Rockler Cross Dowel Drilling Jig




tightening cross dowel bolts to assemble a table

Insert the Heavy-Duty Cross Dowels and Bolts to connect the leg assemblies and stretchers. Tighten the hardware with a wrench..



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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