How To Build A Glass Top Recessed Coffee Table

A glass top recessed coffee table is a stylish and modern way to add some extra seating to your living room. It's also a great way to show off your favorite magazines, books, or other decorative items. Building a glass top recessed coffee table is a relatively easy project that can be completed in a few hours. Here are the steps on how to do it:

Materials:

1 piece of 1/2-inch thick tempered glass
1 sheet of 3/4-inch thick plywood
1 piece of 1x4 pine
Wood screws
Wood glue
Clamps
Drill
Saw

Instructions:

Cut the plywood to the desired size of your coffee table. The plywood will be the base of the table.
Cut the 1x4 pine into four pieces that are the same length as the sides of the plywood. These pieces will form the frame of the table.
Attach the frame to the plywood base using wood screws. Be sure to countersink the screws so that they are flush with the surface of the wood.
Place the glass top on the frame. The glass should be recessed about 1/2 inch from the edge of the frame.
Secure the glass top to the frame using wood glue and clamps. Allow the glue to dry completely before removing the clamps.

Your glass top recessed coffee table is now complete! Enjoy your new piece of furniture.

Tips:

When cutting the glass, be sure to use a glass cutter that is specifically designed for tempered glass.
If you are not comfortable cutting the glass yourself, you can have it cut at a local glass shop.
Be sure to use tempered glass for the top of your coffee table. Tempered glass is much stronger than regular glass and is less likely to break.
You can add a finish to your coffee table to protect it from wear and tear. A polyurethane finish is a good option for protecting wood from moisture and scratches.