As it turns out two soda cans on top of each other provide the perfect gap between the top and bottom shelf.
													
																	Making a coffee table out of wood. 
									
	
		
	
																	Get the tutorial at addicted 2 decorating. 
																	To make a coffee table try screwing together 4 large crates like wine apple or egg crates to make a coffee table with built in storage. 
																	This free coffee table plan includes a materials and tools list cut list instructions diagrams and photos submitted by users who have built this coffee table. 
																	You ll need good looking birch logs but the result is a striking table and conversation piece. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	In order to ensure a gap between the leg and table top you need to put the table top upside down on a couple of pieces of scrap wood. 
																	Birch log coffee table. 
																	After creating a coffee table frame from lumber and fibreboard attach old wooden pickets to the exterior with wood glue and a nail gun for an antique weathered look. 
																	Designing and making a coffee table can be a complicated yet cool experience and depending on which diy coffee table idea you pick it could also be a quick and easy project. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Or you can paint or stain a wooden pallet and attach it to 4 legs for an easy simple coffee table design. 
																	Check out this stylish and cool diy coffee table that you can make out of industrial piping and a wooden slab top. 
																	For a homemade coffee table with an outdoorsy look check out this birch log coffee table.