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A clean plywood pedestal base for a round or square dining top — four L-shaped legs that give a big table one central, leg-free footing.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg pieces (wide) | 4 | 3/4" × 16" × 28 1/2" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Leg pieces (narrow) 3/4" narrower so the L-legs wrap flush; rip one 16" strip down to make the fourth. | 4 | 3/4" × 15 1/4" × 28 1/2" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| End ties | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 28 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Reinforcement scraps 2"-wide plywood scraps to gusset the inside joints; cut to suit. | 8 | 3/4" × 2" × 6" | 3/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4" plywood, matching veneer The whole base plus reinforcement scraps come from one sheet. | 1 sheet | ☐ |
| 1x4, square edge, matching species Ties the four leg sets together at the ends. | 10 linear ft | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 6 oz | ☐ |
| Mending plates For a 1-1/2" thick top. For a 3/4" top, use 3/4" plywood cleats instead. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Finish | 1 kit | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.