Couch Arm Cup Holder

This couch/sofa arm cup holder is perfect for any chair that doesn't have a table within arm's reach. We have lots of guests

who sit in this chair with no place for their drink. This cup holder has a place for your drink, phone and remote control. Plus,

it's customizable for any chair arm width.

Difficulty

Easy

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ToolsKreg Tools

Wood Project Clamp - 6"

Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig® 720

Other Tools

Miter Saw

Drill (cordless)

Sander

MaterialsWood Products

Board , 1x4 , 24"1

Hardware & Supplies

Kreg Pocket Screws8

Wood Glue1

Stain1

Sealant1

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Cut List & PartsPiece 1 And 5 , 3"x4"2

Piece 2 , 5 1/2" X 4"1

Piece 3 , 6"x4"1

Piece 4 , 4"x4"1

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DirectionsMake your cutsUsing a 4" wide piece of lumber, make the following length cuts to create five pieces named, aptly, pieces 1-5:

-Piece 1- 3"

-Piece 2- 5 1/2" (this piece is adjustable for your size chair. Make the length what you need to span the arm of your chair)

-Piece 3- 6"

-Piece 4- 4"

-Piece 5- 3"

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Drill pocket holesDrill pocket holes into the following pieces on 4" long sides:

- Piece 1- two holes on the same side

- Piece 2- no holes

- Piece 3- two holes on the same side

- Piece 4- two holes on both sides

- Piece 5- no holes

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Create the cup holderAttach Piece 1 and Piece 3 to the underside of Piece 2 with the pocket holes both facing in.3

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Create the accessories holderAttach Piece 4 to the bottom outside edge of Piece 3 and to the bottom inside edge of Piece 5 with the pocket holes facing

down.

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Sand, Stain and SealSand everything down, rounding off all the edges. Then choose your stain and stain the whole project. Don't forget to seal it,

since any condensation from a beverage will damage unsealed wood.

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Hang on your couchHang your couch arm cup holder over the arm of your chair with Piece 2 over the top of the arm.6

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crafting our first home into our dream home and encouraging you to try DIY!

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