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Farmhouse Scallop End Table

Step-by-step build — 10 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Assemble the Top

    Using 1 1/4 Kreg screws and glue, screw together the top as shown. The five 1x4's should be stacking in the middle with the two 1x3's on the left and right.

    Farmhouse Scallop End Table — step photo 5
  2. 2Attaching the Scalloped Apron

    Attach both scalloped aprons to the legs. Legs should be angled outward.

    Farmhouse Scallop End Table — step photo 6
  3. 3Add Bottom Shelf Supports

    Attach the bottom shelf supports using 1" Kreg screws 7" from the bottom of the leg and centered in the middle. Make sure to keep the support straight up and down and not angled like the leg.

    Farmhouse Scallop End Table — step photo 7
  4. 4Attach the Two Sides

    Attach the front side and back to one another by the shelf supports using 1" Kreg screws as shown in the photo above.

  5. 5Add Side Aprons

    Attach the side aprons using 1" Kreg screws. Keep the apron flush with the angled legs. The apron will be just slightly angled.

    Farmhouse Scallop End Table — step photo 8
  6. 6Attaching the Top

    Flip the frame upside down and attach the top using 1" Kreg screws. The front and back of the top should hang off about 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" on the left and right.

    Farmhouse Scallop End Table — step photo 9
  7. 7Add Bottom Shelf

    Attach the bottom shelf boards with brad nails. The front and back boards should be right up against the legs and there should be 1/4" gap between each board.

    Farmhouse Scallop End Table — step photo 10
  8. 8Apply Your Finish

    Fill all the cracks and nail holes with wood filler and sand all over. Apply your favorite stain or paint.

  9. 9Cutting the Scalloped Apron

    • Cut a 7 degree angle into each end of the apron board. The angles should be cut to the left and to the right, moving away from each other.
    • Measure 3" from the bottom and draw a line vertically across the apron. Do the same thing at the 2" mark.
    • Measure the center point of the apron and make a line. Using a peanut butter lid or lid that measures 2 3/4" across, place the lid by the center line and just above the 2" line and trace down and around. Move the lid towards the outer edge and move it down just above the bottom of the board and trace. Do these same steps on the other side. Use a jigsaw and clamps to cut out the scallops.
    Farmhouse Scallop End Table — step photo 11
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    Farmhouse Scallop End Table — step photo 12