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About Project
A modern style table, featuring a unique Y leg design and extra support in the center.
Dimensions
Materials and Tools
1 – 3/4″ Plywood or MDF, full 4×8 Sheet
5 – 1×3 @ 8 feet long
2 – 2×2 @ 8 feet long (preferably hardwood for added strength)
1 1/4″ screws
2 1/2″ screws
wood glue
wood filler
finishing supplies
Cut List
1 – 3/4″ Plywood @ 66″ x 36″ (Tabletop)
2 – 1×3 @ 36″ (End Supports)
4 – 1×3 @ 61″ (Length Supports)
4 – 1×3 @ 21 3/8″ (Leg Tops)
4 – 2×2 @ 33″ (Both ends at 30 degrees off square, parallel to each other)
4 – 2×2 @ 16 1/4″ (Both ends at 30 degrees off square, NOT parallel to each other)
Step 1
Tabletop Supports
Begin by attaching the end supports to the underside of the table with 1 1/4″ screws and glue. Then attach all of the length supports.
Step 2
Strong Back
With the remaining support board, taper the ends as shown above and attach to the center support with glue and 3″screws predrilled and coutnersunk or with pocket hole screws.
Step 3
Leg Tops
From the 1x3s @ 21 3/8″ carefully mark and cut out this pattern. All angles are at 45 degrees.
Step 4
Legs
Build the legs as shown above. Use 2 1/2″ screws and glue.
Step 5
Leg Bases
Attach the leg bases to the legs as shown above. Note that two legs will be mirror images of the other two. Use 2 1/2″ Screws and glue.
Step 6
Assembly
Fit the legs into the table as shown above. Predrill holes and attach with 1 1/4″ screws. Omit glue to make the table easy to disassemble. Add cork pads to the bottoms of the table legs to help even out the table and protect floors.
Thank you Pudgy Bunny for suggesting this project, and to everyone else who has suggested projects. Can’t wait to see this table built! Here’s to a bright color! Have a great weekend. Ana
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Nice hidden support!
Nice hidden support!
I am thinking side tables for
I am thinking side tables for my bed
Interesting leg
Interesting leg configuration..
I would apply for that inten
I would apply for that inten job in a minute. I don't think the orange would give me the summer off, to work somewhere else even if it was "job related". This table has sooo many possibilities. I am thinking hinges on the legs to make it portable. Something narrow depth and long to fill with deserts for a party. Thanks Ana.
The idea of being your summer
The idea of being your summer intern is definitely appealing. Unfortunately, I can't do websites (my Wellesley senior excels at that) and I am not a decorator. However, I love to do laundry, can type with one hand on the keyboard and the other wiping running noses or stirring the dinner. I am a retired nursery school teacher so hanging with your First Lady would be a joy for me.
Ahhh!!! I totally qualify!!
Ahhh!!! I totally qualify!!
If only you would have posted
If only you would have posted that a year ago when I was a senior in college majoring in Interior Design and a minor in Construction...I SO would have jumped on it, and I worked at a daycare! Go figure..haha.
If I lived even withing a
If I lived even withing a hundred miles radius, I would apply!!! :) oh yeah can i bring two kids of my own with limited skill set?! hehe.
great if it could be stored away
This table reminds me of a table we had when I was a child (I think parents still have in summer house, but I am 10thousand miles away!)
I wonder if any type of hinges could be used to make it suitable for storage when not in use?
L shape as bar table
hi,
love it, how would you suggest to adjust this table into a bar table, L shaped?
thanks
Sharon
P.S.
I live in Israel, and came into your web site by pure luck! do love your work - simple, elegant and practical - great job!
Question about Step 2
Ana,
How many inches does each end of the fourth length support taper? I don't see a measurement in the picture for Step 2 other than over all length. (My apologies if I'm simply missing it!)
I LOVE this table.
I have an existing table top that I want to use for this!
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