How to Build a Dining Table

Then right dining table can make a perfect addition to the ensemble in your dining room. Before you decide to build a dining table, consider the following facts. Follow the simple instructions to build your own dining table. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

Preparation

1

Purchase the wooden boards measuring 2"x4" and 2x12". Cut the 2"X4" board into 8 pieces of 28 1/2 inches, 2 pieces of 59 7/8 inches, 2 pieces of 31 inches, 1 piece of 33 1/2 inches, and now cut the 2x12 inch boards into 4 pieces of 71 7/8 inches. Use a table saw.

2

Screw two pieces of 28 1/2 inches together and make sure they line up flush with all edges even. Make four pairs. They are the four table legs. They must not create a square, but a rectangle.

3

Measure 3 inches up from the bottom of two legs, and screw one 59 7/8 inch piece into each leg.

4

Measure 3 1/4 inches up from the bottom of the other two legs, and screw one 31 inch piece into each leg.

5

Screw the main piece of 33 1/2inch in the center and attach it to the long edges.

6

Screw each edge of the board to make the short edges of your dining table. Complete it and attach them to long table edges.

Design

7

Center the 2x12 inch pieces of 71 7/8 inches long over the table tops. Now, screw these pieces into the table legs and also on the rails of table frame. You must remember that the wood that you have selected is limited according to the style of leg for the table.

8

Fill wood filler into all screw holes. Allow it to dry. Now, sand the whole table.

9

Cover the table with stain using the paint brush, and remove the excess. Get a deeper color by applying another coat.

10

Spray laquer over the table.

11

Let it dry, and sand it by using sandpaper lightly. Do it at least twice or three times. Your table is all set to amaze all your friends.