How to Build a Half-Moon Bar Table

The classically retro design of a half-moon table will be a perfect complement to your bar, whether the decor is '50s satellite or vintage Tiki. The basic table design is customizable to a wide variety of styles and decors. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Determine the size of your table. Place a few chairs around the spot you want to place the table in and see what will work. A table that's too small may be "swallowed up" by your bar area, while one that is too large will be an impediment to people moving around the area. Once you know the dimensions you wish, draw the outside edge of a half-circle on your sheet of MDF. Then draw the outside edge of a second, larger circle so that it touches the midpoint of the first circle--this will give you your half-moon shape.

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Determine the height of your table. Most bar tables will be at coffee table height. If possible, find a table whose height you would like to match, and measure from the floor to the bottom edge of the table. This will be the height of your table.

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Cut your table legs. Using the length you determined in Step 2, cut your table legs from the 2 x 2 boards. Use a table saw or circular saw to ensure that you have a clean flat cut on the top and bottom. You'll need at least three legs, placed as shown on the image. If your table is very large, you may wish to add a couple of extra legs.

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With medium-grade sandpaper, sand your cut wood. Then finish with progressively finer grades until all the wood surfaces are smooth. Turn the table top over so the bottom faces up. Attach the legs, using four "L" brackets to attach each (one on each side of the leg). Use wood screws that are long enough to make a secure attachment to the wood.

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Finish your table with paint or varnish. If you want a more impressive top, spread tile grout on the table top and finish the top with tile. You can choose from a variety of tile styles and color to match your bar's decor.