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This table gets its round top from an octagon, not a circle — the eight 1x6 boards making up the tabletop ring are each cut at 22.5° on both ends, which is what lets them close into an octagon shape before anyone ever picks up a jigsaw. Lay out and screw down every tabletop board first, mark the centers, and deliberately keep screws away from the eventual cut line — that line only gets drawn (and cut) after the whole octagon is assembled.
The base is a center pedestal with four leg assemblies splayed out from it, each one its own small frame of angled 2x4s. Build all four leg frames identically before attaching any of them to the pedestal — everything references flush to the top, so getting that flush line right on all four legs matters more than getting any single leg's angle perfect.
Cutting the circle out of the finished octagon top is the step most worth watching a reference video for before attempting freehand — a consistent radius from a center point, cut with a jigsaw, is a different skill than any of the straight or single-bevel cuts earlier in the build. Attach the base to the tabletop only after the circle is cut, so you aren't wrestling a heavy assembled base while making that cut.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| 1x6, 10 ftCut longest boards first, work down to smallest with the scraps. | 7 each |
| 2x4, 12 ft (or 6 @ 8 ft) | 4 each |
| 2x6, 8 ft or stud length | 1 each |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2-3/4" | 60 each |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 1-1/4" | 40 each |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" and 1-1/4" | 40 each |
| 3/4" plywood scrapsRecommended for the octagon ring reinforcement. | 1 each |
| Wood glue | 4 oz |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Center pedestal sides2x6, 8 ft or stud length | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 28 1/2" |
| Center pedestal ends2x4, 12 ft (or 6 @ 8 ft) | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 2 1/2" |
| Leg outer frame, long2x4, 12 ft (or 6 @ 8 ft) | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24" |
| Leg angled braces2x4, 12 ft (or 6 @ 8 ft)One end cut at 45° bevel. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21" |
| Leg cross pieces2x4, 12 ft (or 6 @ 8 ft) | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 16 1/2" |
| Leg feet2x4, 12 ft (or 6 @ 8 ft) | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 8" |
| Leg angled feet2x4, 12 ft (or 6 @ 8 ft)Both ends 45° bevel, ends NOT parallel. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 21 1/4" |
| Leg angled tops2x4, 12 ft (or 6 @ 8 ft)One end cut at 45° bevel. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 15 7/8" |
| Tabletop octagon boards1x6, 10 ftBoth ends cut at 22.5°, ends NOT parallel. | 8 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 24 7/8" |
| Tabletop fill boards, long1x6, 10 ft | 5 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 60" |
| Tabletop fill boards, medium-long1x6, 10 ft | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 57" |
| Tabletop fill boards, medium1x6, 10 ft | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 47" |
| Tabletop fill boards, short1x6, 10 ft | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 35" |
Buy 16 boards at 8 ft.
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Build the center pedestal from the 2x6 sides and 2x4 ends, using 2-3/4" screws for a paint-grade finish, or 2" brad nails and glue, or pocket holes for stain grade. Set aside.
Build the four outside leg frames with 2-3/4" self-tapping screws or pocket holes set for 1-1/2" material and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws.
Attach the angled brace pieces together first with 2-3/4" screws, then attach to the cross piece. Attach this assembly inside the leg frame, and add the bottom foot.
Once all four leg assemblies are built, attach them to the center pedestal with 2-3/4" screws, keeping everything flush to the top.
Cut all the tabletop boards and mark their centers. Lay them out, line up, and attach together with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Keep screws away from where the circle cut line will fall in the next step.
Attach a plywood-scrap octagon ring to the underside of the tabletop with glue and 1-1/4" screws for reinforcement, then mark and cut the circle out with a jigsaw — watch a reference video for the technique before attempting it freehand.
Attach the finished base to the underside of the round tabletop. Sand the whole table and finish.
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Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →