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Build It: X-Brace Concrete Side Table

Written by Jamison @ Rogue Engineer

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DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Rogue Engineer for Remodelaholic.com

DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Rogue Engineer for Remodelaholic

DIY X-Brace Side Table with Concrete Top | Rogue Engineer for Remodelaholic

How to Build a Wood and Concrete Side Table

Hey everyone, I’m Jamison from RogueEngineer.com where I publish weekly free and easy DIY furniture plans. Most of what I build is easy wooden furniture but today I wanted to share with you my very first project using concrete.

We really wanted a side table for our outdoor space, something sturdy and durable that we didn’t have to worry about out in the elements. We came across a table base design at a local furniture store and quickly our ideas started flowing. Concrete seemed like the perfect way to go. With a few hiccups along the way, here’s how our $20 concrete x-brace side table turned out! Enjoy!

CLICK HERE FOR DIY PLANS


Required Tools:

  • Miter Saw
  • Drill
  • Pocket Hole Jig
  • Sander

Materials:

  • 2x     2 x 4 x 96″ Premium Studs
  • 1x     1 x 2 x 96″ Common Board; Pine
  • 10″ x 10′ Roll of Galvanized Flashing
  • 80 lb bag of Quikrete
  • 2-1/2″ Pocket Hole Screws
  • 1-1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
  • Pine Pocket Hole Plugs
  • Wood Filler
  • Wood Glue
  • Wood Stain
  • Helmsman Spar Urethane
  • Sandpaper
  • Tape

Cut List:

DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 1


BUILDING THE X-BRACE TABLE BASE

Start by drilling your pocket holes in two of the 13 3/4″ pieces

DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 2

and attaching them to the center of the 27 1/2″ piece.

DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 3

Next, create an x-brace by drilling a pocket hole in another 13 3/4″ piece and attaching it at a right angle to one of the 17 1/4″ pieces. Repeat to create another x-brace – 2 total x-braces. DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 4

 

Flip your x-brace over and drill two pockets holes as shown, in each x-brace.

DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 5

At this point, fill all seams with wood filler and *occupied* pocket holes with pine pocket hole plugs and wood glue. ONLY for pocket holes that are occupied — do not fill in the holes yet to be used!

DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 6

Center the x-brace and, using the 2 remaining pocket holes, screw it together using 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws. DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 7

 

Repeat for the opposite side.
DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 8

Drill pocket holes as shown and install 1×2 “top supports” using 1 1/2″ pocket screws.

DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 9

 

Stain and seal the table base. DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 10

DIY ROUND CONCRETE TABLE TOP
DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 11

Roll our the flashing and mark it at 88″

DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 12

Form the flashing into a circle, with the 88″ mark as your seam. DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 13

Tape the seam securely. DIY X-Brace Concrete Side Table Plans | Step 14

Mix up an 80lb bag of quikrete in a bucket, a little at a time. DIY X-Brace Concrete Topped Side Table Plans | Step 15

Place your form on a piece of plywood, and pour the concrete into the form. DIY X-Brace Concrete Topped Side Table Plans | Step 16

Center your base and set it in the concrete, making sure the top supports rest evenly on the concrete. DIY X-Brace Concrete Topped Side Table Plans | Step 17

Let your concrete dry 48 hours minimum, then sand the table top to get an even finish. DIY X-Brace Concrete Topped Side Table Plans | Step 18

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. For sneak peeks of our upcoming projects from Rogue Engineer be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram.

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Published: February 21, 2015Filed Under: Contributor, DIY Project Plans, How To, Tables, Tutorials Tagged: building plans, Concrete, Contributors, end tables, outdoor spaces, Side Table, Table, tutorial

About Jamison @ Rogue Engineer

Hey guys! I'm an aerospace engineer and DIY blogger at RogueEngineer.com where I write super easy DIY furniture plans! (No woodworking experience required.)


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Comments

  1. Gloria Sheldon says

    February 21, 2015 at 10:32 am

    As usual, you are the bomb! You are simply amazing. Have a little rest for yourself this weekend. AND PRAY FOR SPRING!

    Reply
    • Jamison @ Rogue Engineer says

      February 21, 2015 at 12:29 pm

      Thanks Gloria! Will Do!

      Reply
  2. Stacie Czech says

    February 21, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    This is amazing! Do you have plans for that patio furniture as well? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jamison @ Rogue Engineer says

      February 21, 2015 at 12:43 pm

      Thanks Stacie! That chair was actually one of my first builds and I didn’t write the plans myself but they can be found here:

      https://ana-white.com/2012/02/plans/bristol-outdoor-lounge-chair

      Reply
  3. Annette Crain says

    April 6, 2015 at 7:42 am

    Love this little table! What is the height of the table? I have a miniature “fairy garden” that is planted in an old dresser drawer that really needs a base to get it up off the ground and make it easier to look at and to maintain. I think this base would be just the thing!
    Thanks so much for your tutorial…….
    Nettie from Spanish Fork, UT

    Reply
  4. Julie says

    April 27, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    Hello! I’m also wondering about the height and width of this table. I’m hoping to build them this weekend, but want to make sure they’re the right fit for my patio before I start this endeavor. Thanks for this tutorial! I love these end tables!!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    May 24, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Great project! Did you seal the concrete top at all?

    Reply
  6. Alexandra Shutich says

    July 27, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Love this table! great job on the instructions, but I am stuck!
    I made a table top that was 34″ and want it to be a low coffee table. I want it to sit 18″H. What would my cut list be?

    Reply
  7. Sabrina says

    July 27, 2016 at 3:29 pm

    Hi! I love this site. I wanted to ask what is the pink paper you used to pour the concrete on top of? Also do you think this same method can be used for a larger round table?

    Reply
  8. TEXGAL says

    January 23, 2017 at 6:48 am

    I also would like to know what the pink paper is that you put on the top of the plywood.

    Reply
  9. apprentice says

    January 29, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    Love the table! Would this work with a 60lb bag of concrete or would it be too thin? I’m worried the wood will show at the top.

    Thanks

    Reply
  10. Ty says

    December 2, 2017 at 11:43 am

    Excellent design and great plans! What are your thoughts on scaling this up? I’m wondering I can make this into a small round dining table. 30″ tall by 36″ diameter top. Thanks!

    Reply

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