Torched American Flag Table

Simple coffee table design, done in only 12 steps.

1. About 20 2 by 4's

2. 1'' screws

3. A drill

4. Any miter saw

5. Any wood planner

6. Any table saw

7. Kreg Jig

8. Torch

9. Urethane can

10. Wood glue

You're going to cut six 2 by 4's to 6/8ths of an inch, using the table saw. This is for the thickness of your table.

Cut all six boards to 40 inches long using a miter saw.

Cut two 2 by 4's to 3/8ths for the thickness, and 19 inches for the length. These two boards will be underneath the table connecting all the boards together.

Cut four 2 by 4's to 24 inches long using a miter saw. Then using the table saw cut the boards to 2 5/8ths for the width of the boards.

Cut a 2 by 4 to your desired thickness and 5/16ths in length. This is for connecting the legs together to make the table sturdy. Then use a Kreg Jig to make angled holes so you can screw the board into the legs.

Set the table top onto the legs and screw straight down into the legs. I recommend pre drilling before you screw into the boards to make pilot holes so the screws don't split the wood.

Cut a 2 by 4 to 4/8ths with a table saw to make a skinny panel to go around the outside of your table.

Using wood glue, glue the panels to the outside of the table. Clamping the boards will be your best option for keeping them in place.

Torch the stripes of the flag, make sure to not get too close to the wood or you'll burn it too much or yourself. Keep the flame 3-4 inches away from the wood. Use scarp wood to cover over the white strips to protect it from being torched.

Torch all the legs and panels around the table using a torch.

Use any template found online and trace it onto a piece of wood or tin and torch your stars. I used a Carvey to trace out the stars onto a piece of wood, i recommend a piece of metal because my stars didn't come out as expected.

Apply Urethane to the entire table for a glossy look and then you're finished.