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A low 1x8 tabletop set on two open 2x2 box frames, finished in a two-tone look with the frame stained or painted before the top ever touches it.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabletop boards | 2 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 28" | Pine 1x8 | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 21 1/4" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Frame long rails | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 25" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Frame cross rails 3" less than the actual combined width of the tabletop boards. | 5 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/2" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x8, 5 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2-1/2" self-tapping trim screws About 20 needed. | 1 box | ☐ |
| 1-5/8" self-tapping trim screws About 10 needed. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| 120 grit sandpaper | 1 pack | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 each | ☐ |
| Stain and paint For a two-tone frame/top finish. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 1x8, 5 ft
Cut the tabletop boards, lay them together, and measure the combined width. If it doesn't match the cut list, adjust the frame cross-rail lengths to 3" less than your actual measured width. If using a pocket hole jig, join the two 1x8 boards together first.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft, 2-1/2" self-tapping trim screws, Wood glue
Build two identical end frames from the legs and long rails as shown, using 2-1/2" screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft, 2-1/2" self-tapping trim screws, Wood filler, Stain and paint
Cut the remaining cross rails 3" shorter than the width of the tabletop and attach to assemble the full frame. Let it dry on a flat, level surface, fill the screw holes with wood filler, let dry, and sand well. This is a good stage to apply a contrasting finish to the frame while leaving its top edges raw.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1-5/8" self-tapping trim screws, Wood glue, Wood filler, Stain and paint
Apply glue and set the tabletop on the frame. Attach with 1-1/4" brad nails or 1-5/8" trim screws. Fill any holes with wood filler, sand smooth once dry, and finish the tabletop.