Coffee Table with Concealed Compartment

A friend of mine wanted a new coffee table with a hidden compartment. So, Bob Barker and I decided to tackle the project. Our goal was to make it so the hidden compartment wasn’t obvious like many others are. That is the main reason we did not use drawer slides for the top - because then you need to cut some obvious notches in the aprons for them to function. That feels like it defeats the whole purpose of a concealed compartment to me. We also wanted to go with a design that looks good, but is attainable for a wide range of skill levels. ETSY store: Website: Instagram: Bob Barker’s Instagram: Affiliate links for tools, I make a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Tools: DEWALT 10-Inch Table Saw (DWE7491RS): Freud Diablo 10“ 50 tooth ATB blade: DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Router (DCW600B): Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Drill/combo: Kreg K4 Pocket hole jig: Tape Measure: Mechanical Pencil: Wood Glue Dispenser: Safety Ear Muffs: Festool ETS EC 150/5: Festool CT 26 E HEPA Dust Extractor: Festool ETS 150 Hard Sanding Pad: Freud 1/16 in round over bit: Festool guiderail: Festool Track saw: Supplies: 3M Xtract Cubitron sandpaper: Rubio Monocoat Black: Hinges: Gas struts: RFID lock: Figure 8 Fastener: