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A big square slat-top table on four 4x4 legs — seventeen tabletop boards and a mitered corner brace at each underside corner.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs 36" suits both pub and counter height — adjust to your preference before cutting. | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 36" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Long aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 59 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Short aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 58" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Mid supports | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 58" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Corner braces Both ends cut at 45°. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards | 17 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 59 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 board, 12 ft (Pine) | 9 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 1-1/2" and 2" | 150 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4 board, 12 ft, Wood screws, 1-1/2" and 2", Wood glue
Connect one long apron and one short apron perpendicular at the ends to form an L-shape, using 1-1/2" screws and glue. Repeat with the remaining long and short apron to make a second L. Join the two L-shapes together to form a square frame with 1-1/2" screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 4x4 board, 8 ft, Wood screws, 1-1/2" and 2", Wood glue
Attach a leg to the apron frame at each corner, screwing into both apron faces that meet at that corner, using 2" screws and glue. Repeat for all four legs.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x4 board, 12 ft, Wood screws, 1-1/2" and 2", Wood glue
On the long aprons, mark 18" in from each end and attach a mid support board there with 2" screws and glue. Repeat for the second support.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: 1x4 board, 12 ft, Wood screws, 1-1/2" and 2", Wood glue
Attach the first tabletop board perpendicular to the short aprons and support boards, square to the apron edge, using 1-1/2" screws and glue. Drive one or two additional screws into each support board through the tabletop for a total of 6–8 screws per board. Repeat for all seventeen tabletop boards, spacing them evenly across the frame.
Cut a 45° angle on both ends of each 12" corner brace and attach to the underside corners of the table, screwing from the apron into the brace. Repeat at all four corners — these keep the frame from racking.