Osborne Builder's Studio: Modern Sofa C-Table
In this video, we show you how to build a DIY modern sofa C-table using products from Osborne Wood. This easy woodworking project is perfect for beginners and can be customized to fit any couch, sofa, or living room space. Follow along to learn how to make a modern C-table, and check the links below for the products used in this build.
Overall Dimensions: 18” x 15” x 26”
What We Used:
(2) 5/4 Project Lumber in Walnut (96”) (Part #196654)
(1) Round Tall End Table Leg (Part #194066)
(8) Wooden Dowels
Other Items Needed:
| • Miter Saw | • Table Saw | • Router with Roundover Bit |
| • Planer | • Drill/Drill Press | • Doweling Jig |
| • Wood Glue | • Clamps | • Router Templates |
| • Flush Trim Bit | • Sander | • Writing Utensil/Tape Measure |
Cut List:
Material | Quantity | Size |
5/4 Lumber (Top Panel) | 3 | 18” x 5” x 1” |
5/4 Lumber (Bottom Panel) | 3 | 18” x 5” x 1” |
5/4 Lumber (Side Panel) | 3 | 24” x 5” x 1” |
Center Support (Part # 194066) | 1 | 24” |
Step 1
Mill the 5/4 project lumber.
Step 2
Cut all boards to size, cutting them slightly oversized by 1/8th of an inch to make gluing easier.
Step 3
Once the boards have been cut to the correct length, rip them down on a table saw to their final width. We ripped them down to 5” and used three boards for each panel.
Step 4
Using a planer, bring the final thickness down to 1” for each board. If you don’t have access to a planer, you can use Osborne’s 4x1 True Stock Lumber, making sure to adjust dimensions accordingly.
Step 5
Once the lumber has been milled to size, determine the desired orientation of the boards and glue up all three panels using wood glue. Remove any excess glue with a damp rag. Let the panels dry while clamped.
Step 6
When panels have dried, sand any remaining glue spots.
Step 7
Make a guide for the rounded corners. Cut a rough shape of the guide out using a band saw. When the corners have been roughly cut, clamp the template to the workpiece and use a flush trim router bit to trace the profile. Using a roundover router bit, add a ¼” roundover on the outside edges of the table.
Step 8
Mark out three dowel locations on each panel, making sure that they line up flush when complete.
Step 9
Adjust the depth of the drill bit depending on the thickness of the material and use a centering jig for the center panel.
Step 10
Use a drill press for the top and bottom panels, making sure to adjust the drill bit depth accordingly. Also ensure that you keep the dowel holes as straight as possible when drilling.
Step 11
Dry fit the pieces together. Once fit together, measure for a center support leg. The interior height of the table is 24” long. Cut the end table leg to 24” in length using a miter saw.
Step 12
Mark the location of the leg and install two more dowels for attachment of the leg, making sure dowel locations are centered on the top and bottom panels.
Step 13
Begin assembling the table by using wood glue in each of the dowel locations, then placing the panels and legs together.
Step 14
Finally, make a router template for cupholders to be added to each side of the tabletop. Using a templating bit and a small handheld trim router, cut out the cupholders.
Step 15
Sand the full table assembly using 150 grit sandpaper and apply the wood finish of your choice. Sand thoroughly in order to avoid any issues when applying the wood finish. Once wood finish has been applied, buff out any excess oil using a dry rag. Your build is now complete!
