You know I love an interesting dining table, as evidenced by my most recent build here. I love the intricate seeming nature of this table’s base, especially since I know it isn’t all that difficult to construct, but would certainly seem so… Xx… Rayan
Showcase: Built From These PlansI am so honored each and every time one of you fine friends builds from these very plans! If you have built this piece, please take a moment and showcase your build! We are dying to see your fabulous hard work!
$50-$75
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
- Drill
- Countersink bit for Drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- Brad Nailer
- 23 – 1×2 at 8’ (it may be more economical to purchase 8 – 1×6 at 8’ and rip strips on the table saw to 1-1/2” wide)
- 1 sheet of ¾” plywood
- 18 – 1×2 at 48” – Base Frame
- 18 – 1×2 at 14-1/4” – Base Frame
- 6 – 1×2 at 29-1/4” – Base Legs
- 2 – 1×2 at 84” – Top Frame
- 2 – 1×2 at 38-1/4” – Top Frame
- 1 – ¾” plywood at 41-1/4” x 84” – Top
Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.
Edge banding will be applied to the exposed edges of the plywood prior to assembly.
Cut the pieces for the base frames. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the shorter 1×2 pieces. Assemble the frames using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Draw a ¾” radius at each corner and cut out with a jigsaw. Sand the edges thoroughly.
Cut the pieces for the legs. It will be easier to mark the position for all of the frames on the back side of each leg at the spacing shown (adding for the thickness of the frames), and pre-drill the holes for the screws. Working on a flat surface, attach the legs to the first frame with the bottoms flush, using glue and countersunk 2” screws. Orient the pocket holes in the frame so they face down. Position the next frame, then secure using glue and countersunk 2” screws. Continue “layering” the frames. The last frame should be flush with the top of the legs.
Another tip – cut spacers equal to the distance between the frames to help hold the frames in place as they are being secured.
Cut the 1×2 pieces for the top frame. Cut a 45° bevel in one long edge of each piece, as well as each end of the longer 1×2 pieces. Secure to the bottom edge of the plywood piece for the top using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails. The bevels will face out.
With the bottom face of the top facing up, flip the base over and position it on the top. The base will sit 18” in from each side and 12” in from each long edge. Secure using 1-1/2” screws through the upper frame in the base into the top
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
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