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A low 1x3-plank table with double-beveled splayed legs and rounded, jigsawed corners that read as a surfboard — sized to work as a coffee table, bench, or kids' table.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Both ends cut 5° off square with a 5° bevel, ends parallel to each other. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16 3/4" | 2x2, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Short aprons Both ends cut at 5° off square, not parallel, short point to short point. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 10 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Long aprons Both ends cut at 5° off square, not parallel, short point to short point. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 30 1/2" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Center supports | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 11 1/4" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards | 5 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 42" | 1x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain, plus contrasting paint for the graphic | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Miter Saw. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft
Cut the four legs with the double bevel, and mark the inside corner of each leg as soon as it's cut to keep track of orientation.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2", Exterior wood glue
Predrill and attach the short and long aprons to the legs with glue and 2-1/2" screws. Add corner bracing if there's any wobble.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" and 2-1/2"
Attach the center supports between the aprons.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Jigsaw, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x3, 8 ft
Nail down the tabletop boards, round the corners, and cut the surfboard shape with a jigsaw. Sand the edges smooth.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Primer and paint, or stain, plus contrasting paint for the graphic
Sand, stain, or paint the piece. Transfer the printable surfboard graphic onto the tabletop square by square and paint in a contrasting color.