How to Build an Umbrella Stand Side Table | House One

This Old House DIY Expert and House One Editor Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to make a simple outdoor side table that holds an umbrella and has a hideaway to keep drinks cool.

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Cost: $50 + plastic bins

Time: 4 hours

Difficulty: Easy

Tools:
Pencil [amzn.to/3j6v0wf]
Tape measure [amzn.to/2Zu6I7D]
Router fitted with a Chamfer bit [amzn.to/2OmLBxr]
Miter saw [amzn.to/32g5r5U]
Pocket hole jig [amzn.to/3iZneEd
Drill/driver [amzn.to/38UbLkG]
1/8-inch drill bit [amzn.to/2ZqAfz2]
Jigsaw or 1 1/2 inch hole saw attachment [amzn.to/2CtIwcg]
Hand clamps [amzn.to/2OnYmbe]

Shopping List:
• (5) 1 x 6 x 8’ Boards [thd.co/38SzjWX]
• (2) 2 x 2 x 8’ Boards [thd.co/2WhqmkZ]
• 2-inch Deck Screws [amzn.to/3gVUY3A]
• 1¼-inch Pocket Hole Screws [amzn.to/2CtG7OM]
• (1) 1½” x 2’ PVC Pipe [thd.co/38Rk3d7]
• (2) 14”x6”x8” Plastic Bins [amzn.to/2DEsk8I]
• (4) 2-inch hinges [thd.co/30aqUul]
• (1) Thumb Screw [thd.co/3exJa65]

Cut List:
• 1 x 6 Front and Back boards – 8 @ 19½ inches (Bevel edges and clip corners at 45-degrees)
• 1 x 6 Side Boards – 8 @ 18 inches (Bevel edges)
• 1 x 6 Inside Shelf and Base Boards – 3 @ 18 inches (Bevel edges)
• 1 x 6 Lid Boards – 3 @ 18 inches (Trim two of these a bit short so they open and close more easily)
• 2 x 2 Uprights – 4 @ 21¾ inches
• 2 x 2 Lid Supports – 2 @ 15 inches

This project is full of cool features, including a beveled detail that makes the horizontal boards look like one continuous layer, a holder for a removable umbrella, and a hinged top that opens to reveal containers for keeping drinks cool.

Steps for Building an Umbrella Stand Side Table
1. Bevel the Edges
2. Cut the Pieces to Length
3. Prep the Front and Back Boards
4. Prep the Side Boards
5. Assemble the “Levels”
6. Join the Levels
7. Add the Lid Supports
8. Prep and Install the Lid
9. Attach the Inside boards
10. Prep the Pipe
11. Add the Finishing Touches

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Keywords:
This Old House, Ask This Old House, DIY, Home Improvement, DIY Ideas, Renovation, Renovation Ideas, How To Fix, How To Install, How To Build, Jenn Largesse, patios, woodworking, umbrella stand, side table, storage, 4-6 minutes

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