Pub Table Instructions

Pub tables are typically round tables found in informal dining settings such as small pubs, sandwich shops and pizza places. In the home they are found in small kitchens and breakfast nooks. A pub table is an ideal place to eat breakfast and read the newspaper or discuss business over a quick lunch. A pub table can be made to suit the style of your home or place of business. By making your own, you can choose materials and wood finishes to make the table completely custom.

Instructions

Pub Table Instructions

1

Position the 3/4-by-48-by-48-inch maple plywood panel on a work surface. This is the table top. Place the 3/4-by-3-by-48-inch maple boards parallel to each other on the outside edges of the table top. Position the 3/4-by-3-by-49 1/2-inch maple boards perpendicular to the 3/4-by-3-by-48-inch maple boards to form a box around the table top. Apply a bead of glue along the edges of the joints between the table top and the boards. Place an L-bracket on the table top and board joints, 12-inches in from each corner on each side of the table. Secure the L-brackets in place using the provided screws and a screw gun. Wipe off any excess glue with a damp rag. These boards form the table skirt.

2

Position one 4-by-4-by-36-inch maple board on the inside of each of the four corners of the table skirt. These are the table legs. Drill a hole from the outside of the skirt boards using a screw gun with a pilot hole drill bit, with 3/8-inch plug attachment on each corner. Drill through the skirt board into the table legs. Use a screw gun to screw a 3-inch wood screw into each of the holes. This will secure the legs of the table to the table skirt and table top assembly.

3

Apply a spot of wood glue to the underside of each 3/8-inch wood plug. Place the plug into the holes on the outside of the table skirt. Wipe off any excess wood glue with a damp rag. Sand the entire surface of the table with 120-grit sandpaper.

4

Apply a wood finish of your choice. Allow the finish to dry fully before using the pub table. Refer to the instructions on the wood finish container to determine appropriate drying times.