How to Cut the Height of a Table

When dining tables and chairs are not purchased as a set, you may need to reduce the height of the table for more comfort. Taller pub tables, which can be easily bought second hand, are designed to accommodate stools, but can be shortened. Coffee tables also may need to be adjusted to fit with couches and armchairs.

Shortening table legs can be done with a few basic tools, but requires accuracy to ensure the adjustment works. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Determine the desired height of the table before you can calculate how much you need to shorten the table legs.

2

Turn the table upside down and remove the legs by unscrewing the brackets.

3

Measure the distance from the bottom up that you want to remove from the table leg. Mark on all sides of the leg, and repeat on all four legs.

4

Secure the leg in the vice.

5

Cut the table leg to the desired length using the hand saw, and repeat on all the legs.

6

Smooth the bottom of the table legs using the sandpaper.

7

Reattach the legs to the table and turn it the right way up.