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An 8-foot 1x10-planked dining table on removable 4x4 legs — under-top supports spaced at a fixed 10" interval, mitered 2x2 cross braces, and legs that unbolt for moving.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 90 1/2" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| End aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 36" | 1x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Under-tabletop supports Spaced 10" apart. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 34 1/2" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards | 4 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 96" | 1x10, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29 1/4" | 4x4, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Cross supports Ends mitered at 45°. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 12" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft Under-tabletop supports and cross braces. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft Aprons. | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 8 ft Tabletop. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 4x4, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 2", star bit | 60 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 1-1/4", star bit | 30 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, 3", star bit, for legs | 16 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 each | ☐ |
| Sandpaper | 6 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, 1x4, 8 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2", star bit, Wood glue
Build the tabletop supports and aprons, spacing the supports 10" apart. Use 2" screws and glue, countersinking the screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x10, 8 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2", star bit, Wood glue
Square up the assembled base. Find and mark the centers of the tabletop supports and the end aprons. Line up the center tabletop boards with these marks and fasten through the bottom with 2" screws and glue, minimizing gaps as you go.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 1x10, 8 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 2", star bit, Wood glue
Mark out the screw hole pattern on the top of the table. Confirm the table is square, then predrill and screw the remaining tabletop boards to the end aprons with 2" screws and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 4x4, 10 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 3", star bit, for legs
Fasten the 4x4 legs to the aprons from the outside with the longer 3" screws. Do not use glue on this joint if you want the legs to remain removable.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Self-tapping wood screws, 1-1/4", star bit, Wood filler, Sandpaper
Add the mitered 2x2 cross supports underneath once the main structure is confirmed square and solid. Fill any exposed holes, sand, and finish.