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Pub Table
This pub table looks great, and will fit in your kitchen—or many other places—thanks to its compact size.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4.3–8 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foot Rails | 4 | 1" × 1" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1" × 1" × 42" | — | ☐ |
| Aprons | 4 | 3/4" × 3" × 29" | — | ☐ |
| Corner Blocks | 4 | 3/4" × 3" × 4" | — | ☐ |
| Top Boards | 6 | 3/4" × 5" × 33" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 2x2 96" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x2 72" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x4 72" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x6 72" | 3 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws | 67 each | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" coarse-thread pocket hole screws | 16 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/2" flathead wood screws | 16 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Bar / Pipe Clamps — optional
- Combination Square — optional
- Tape Measure — optional
Instructions
1. Make the Foot Rails
Cut four Foot Rails to size from 2 x 2 boards, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, with your pocket hole jig set for 1 1/2" material, drill pocket holes in these pieces where shown.
2. Cut the Legs to Size
Cut four Legs to size from a 2 x 2 board, as shown in the cutting diagram.
3. Make the Aprons
Cut four Aprons to size from 1 x 4 boards, as shown in the cutting diagram. Then, with your pocket hole jig set for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes where shown.
4. Start Base Assembly
- Begin assembling the table base by creating two assemblies that each consist of two Legs, one Foot Rail, and an Apron.
- Position the Foot Rail between the Legs, as shown, and then attach it using 2 1/2" coarse-thread pocket hole screws.
- Then position the Apron and attach it to the Legs using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws.
- Repeat the process for the other assembly.
5. Complete the Base
- Now you can bring these two assemblies together to complete the base.
- Attach the final two Foot Rails using 2 1/2" course-thread pocket hole screws.
- Then position the final two Aprons, and attach them to the Legs using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws.
6. Make Corner Blocks
- Cut four Corner Blocks from 1 x 4 board, as shown in the cutting diagram. These will be used to reinforce the table base. Note that both ends of each Corner Block are beveled at 45°.
- Drill four 1/8” pilot holes through each Corner Block where shown.
7. Install the Corner Blocks
Attach the Corner Blocks to the Base using 1 1/2" flathead wood screws, as shown.
8. Make the Top Boards
Cut six Top Boards to length from 1 x 6 boards, as shown in the cutting diagram. With your pocket hole jig set for 3/4" material, drill pocket holes in five of the Top Boards, as shown. You don’t need to drill pocket holes in the sixth Top Board.
9. Assemble the Top
- Now you can assemble the top.
- Lay out he Top Boards as shown, and then attach them together using glue and 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws.
- Once the glue is dry, sand the top smooth.
10. Attach the Top to the Base
With the top complete, you can attach it to the table base, as shown, using 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket hole screws. Make sure that the top overhangs the table base equally on all sides.
11. Sand and Finish
Once your table is assembled, you can give everything a final sanding. Then apply the stain or finish of your choice.