How to craft a multifunctional outdoor side table with built-in cooling
In short: In this woodworking tutorial, Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to construct a versatile patio side table. This project features a specialized holder for a removable umbrella and a hinged lid that reveals a hidden compartment for keeping drinks cool.
This DIY project focuses on creating a functional outdoor piece using standard lumber, such as 1x6 boards and 2x2 uprights. A key design detail involves beveling the edges of the horizontal boards, a technique that creates the visual effect of a single, continuous layer.
The build includes specific components like 21¾-inch uprights and a hinged top with lid supports. To ensure smooth operation, the instructions suggest trimming two of the 18-inch lid boards slightly shorter, allowing the lid to open and close with ease.
Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.
Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: How to Build an Umbrella Stand Side Table | House One
To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/society-how-to-build-an-umbrella-stand-side-table-house-one.
How we source, check and correct cards: Editorial standards.
General information, not professional advice. Spotted an error? Flag the card or see corrections and complaints.
Intellect Plus is a visual educational discovery platform for exploring fascinating facts and ideas. Brain Food, Not Brain Rot. What is Intellect Plus?
Related
More in DIY & home improvement · More in Society · Latest · A–Z · All topics
