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A trestle-style dining table on compound-beveled 2x4 legs, tied together by a 2x4 truss brace under a 2x6 plank top — distinct from this catalog's post-and-beam bar-height truss table.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main legs Top edge beveled at 10°, bottom outside corners cut off at 45°. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 38 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Leg uprights One end cut at 10° angle, long point measurement — two cut one way, two mirrored. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 28" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Leg cross braces Long point to long point, both ends cut at 10° off square, ends not parallel. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29 1/4" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop planks | 7 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 83 1/2" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop breadboard supports Cut to fit. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 38 1/2" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Truss center beam | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 72" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Truss braces Long point to short point, both ends cut at 50° off square, ends parallel. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29 7/8" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft | 5 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft | 7 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 50 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw, Pocket Hole Jig, Table Saw. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Bevel the top edge of the two main legs at 10° and cut the bottom outside corners off at 45°. Cut the four leg uprights with a 10° bevel on one end — two cut one way, the remaining two cut as mirrors. Drill 1-1/2" pocket holes at all joints, placing them on the inside faces where possible, plus upward-facing pocket holes for the tabletop. Assemble with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x6, 8 ft, Wood glue
Build the tabletop from the plank boards on a flat, level surface with glue, keeping it square as you go.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the legs to the underside of the tabletop with 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2"
Screw the truss center beam down as the bottom stretcher, using 2-1/2" or longer screws — pocket hole screws work fine here.
Tools: Miter Saw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Offer up the truss braces between the stretcher and the tabletop's center support, mark against the actual fit, and trim as needed before final attachment. Sand and finish the whole table.