How to Build a Custom Coffee Bar
A coffee bar offers a dedicated place to fix breakfast drinks and store cookbooks and other kitchen accessories. With the right DIY know-how, you can build this coffee bar from reclaimed materials.
By Dylan EastmanMore in Blog Cabin
Materials
- 36" wide reclaimed base cabinet
- 12" wide reclaimed wall cabinets
- 60' reclaimed 1x6
- 30' reclaimed 1x12
- #8 x 1 1/2" wood screws
- #8 x 3" wood screws
- #8 x 6" wood screws
- reclaimed mantel or 6' long 6x6 post
- 25" x 6' butcher block
- antique paper cutter
- matte polyurethane
- water-based matte-finish polyurethane
- construction adhesive
- butcher block oil
- dust mask
Tools
- Handheld drill and bit driver set
- tape measure
- framing square
- 7 1/4" circular saw
- 15- and 18-gauge finish nailer and small air compressor
- Hammer and nail puller
- vibratory or undercut saw
- 4' level
- safety glasses
- work gloves
- earplugs
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