When we were laying out our nursery for Madison, a side table by the glider was a must, and since the Conner side table we made before is now being used as Brayden’s bedside table, we had to get something new. Whether it’s books or a drink, a side table is certainly a functional piece of furniture. So Jamie went shopping, window shopping that is, and she fell in love with this Moroccan Side Table from Pottery Barn Kids. The problem is that the dang thing is $150. I said, “Not in my house!”. So I got to work on a design. One weekend and a half a sheet of plywood later, and there you have it. The $40 Moroccan Side Table from Rogue Engineer. Boom goes the dynamite! Oh yea and that crazy cut out, don’t worry about it, I’ve included a template that makes it crazy easy. Enjoy these free plans and don’t forget to pin it on Pinterest.
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Tools Required
- Option 1 for cutting pattern (easiest):
- Option 2 for cutting pattern (next easiest):
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Drill
- Table Saw
- Brad Nailer
- Miter Saw
- Tape Measure
- Pencil
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing Protection
Materials
- 3/4″ Plywood – 4’x4′ (1/2 Sheet)
- Trim
- Plywood Edge Banding (Iron-on)
- 1-1/4″ Pocket Screws
- 1-1/4″ Brad Nails
- Wood Glue
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Cut List
Dimensions
Side Table Plans 
Step 1: Miter Sides
Easily miter the edges with a table saw set to 30 degrees
One side panel mitered… 5 more to go.
Step 2: Cut out Pattern
I taped the template with packing tape to add a little more rigidity to the template edges.
Cut out the template, and if your drilling holes for your interiors radii, transfer the hole centers on the template with a thumb tack
Trace the template onto each panel
One down. 5 more to go.
I think the cleanest and most precise way to cut these out is the scroll saw
But you can use a jig saw..
Jig saw blades from Ryobi
Clean up those radii with some sand paper.
Step 3: Cut Top
My sliding 10″ miter saw had more than enough reach to cut these angles
Top. Done.
Step 4: Assemble Base
Brayden helped us fill the cracks with some patch n’ paint
Sanded down the cut out with 220-grit sand paper. (I figured it would be easier before assembly.)
Drilling pocket holes, which are used to attach to the top in the next step
Apply some glue to the mitered edges…
.. and nail those suckers together
.. almost done ..
Maddie loves hanging out in the shop.
.. last panel.
Step 5: Attach Top
Align the base and screw that thing in place! (Hey I rhymed there)
Step 6: Add Trim
First piece of trim I cut! Ouch!
Problem is that the opening in the base of my miter saw is too large and therefore not supporting the trim close enough to the cut.
Solution: Cover the opening with tape.
It worked! Much better!
Mark and glue the trim in place
Iron on your edge banding …
… and sand the edges smooth.
Finishing
This moroccan side table was finished with 3 coats of gloss white paint, sanding in between coats with 220-grit sandpaper.
Hi-Gloss Enamel Paint
First coat!
Questions? Comments?
As always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to comment below and especially don’t forget to post pictures of your finished products in the comments! ENJOY!
