DIY 2X4 Side Table | How to

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We made this modern side table using just 2x4s - less than $9 in wood - as part of the Modern Maker #two2x4challenge. This was a little labor of love - but we do love it! 👇 materials & links below! 👇
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More thoughts on the project: While this side table was one of our more difficult projects because of the "fancy" joinery techniques we used (angled dados) and the cheaper, more difficult to work with materials, the fact that the 2x4s were cheaper is actually what allowed us to freely experiment with the angled dados in the first place. It does seem ironic that the cheaper your material gets, the more tools (which can cost a lot) you seem to need to get it into shape.

But we did learn other valuable lessons experimenting with this 2x4 side table other than just how to do angled dados! We also dealt with snipe from our planer for the first time, and I'm so glad we learned on cheap wood rather than something expensive. In addition, this was our first furniture piece held together only by glue (no screws!). Lastly, it was our first time doing the finishing combination recommended by David Picciuto of coats of shellac followed by a buffing of wax. It was really easy, really forgiving, and we love how the finish turned out.