Cut a 2x4 into 6 15” strips. It is better to cut them a tiny bit too long
rather than too short at this point. Lay
them side by side, and then glue together.
After glue dries, cut ends off so that the piece remaining is 18”
wide. Sand ends of boards so that they
are flush with all adjacent boards and 15” in length
Add 2x2’s to the sides of the 2x4 top, so that it makes an 18” by 18” square. Make sure all edges are flush and square, and then glue together. Allow glue to dry.
Cut 4 25” sections of 4x4, then use a circular saw with a ripping guide to cut down to 2.5 x 2.5 inches.
Near the tops of all four legs, use a 1/2" chisel out two mortises for mortis and tenon joints. These will accept the tenons from the side aprons, which we will cut in the next step. The mortises should be 1/2” from the top along the centerline and 3/4" deep.
Next, cut all four aprons out of 2x4's each piece should be 12 1/2" long. Then cut tenons into both sides of each apron with a fine-toothed saw like a dovetail saw. The tenons should be centered on the board 1/2" from either side of the aprons and 1/2" from the top and bottom of the aprons. Cut them so they are 2 1/2" long, 1/2" wide, and 3/4" deep.
Connect the aprons to the legs of the table using the mortis and tenon joints. Once you ensure a good fit and that the tops are flush, add glue to the joints to solidify the joint. Allow glue to dry.
Align the tabletop so that it is centered over the legs squarely. Connect top by drilling screws in from the bottom of the aprons. Start by drilling oversized holes about 2" into the aprons so that the screws will be able to reach the tabletop. Then add a pilot hole to the center of the holes. Drill #8 2.5" screws into the holes to firmly connect the top to the aprons and legs.
Fill in all holes. Sand and finish as desired.
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Cut a 2x4 into 6 15” strips. It is better to cut them a tiny bit too long
rather than too short at this point. Lay
them side by side, and then glue together.
After glue dries, cut ends off so that the piece remaining is 18”
wide. Sand ends of boards so that they
are flush with all adjacent boards and 15” in length
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