MATERIALS: (3) 4x4x8 Ft. Boards (8) 2x4x8 Ft. Boards 2 ½-inch Pocket Screws 2 ½-inch Wood Screws 1-inch Wood Screws (16) Figure 8 Tabletop Fasteners Wood Glue Wood Filler TOOLS: Tape Measure Pencil Carpenter s Square Drill with Forstner or Spade Bit Miter Saw Kreg HD Pocket Hole Jig Jigsaw or Router Clamps Safety Glasses Hearing Protection CUT LIST: (4) 4x4 @ 25 inches, 10º angle (legs) (1) 4x4 @ 27 ¾ inches, 10º angle (lower long cross beam) (2) 4x4 @ 12 ¼ inches, 10º angle (lower short cross beam) (1) 4x4 @ 36 inches (upper long cross beam) (2) 4x4 @ 16 ¼ inches (upper short cross beam)
48-Inch Round Dining Table Copyright 2017 Jen Woodhouse / The House of Wood 2 TABLETOP: *see diagrams for measurements. Top planks will be cut at a 45º angle, not parallel. (1) 2x4 @ 50 inches (long cross) (2) 2x4 @ 23 ¼ inches (short cross) (4) 2x4 @ 23 inches (top plank) (4) 2x4 @ 30 ¾ inches (top plank) (4) 2x4 @ 32 7/8 inches (top plank) (4) 2x4 @ 28 inches (top plank) (4) 2x4 @ 21 inches (top plank) (4) 2x4 @ 14 inches (top plank) (4) 2x4 @ 7 inches (top plank)
48-Inch Round Dining Table Copyright 2017 Jen Woodhouse / The House of Wood 3 STEP 1 Measure, mark, and cut 4x4 legs to length. Set the miter saw to 10º and cut both ends at a 10º angle, parallel. When placed level on the ground at the 10º angle, the legs should measure 25 inches tall. Using the Kreg Jig HD, drill 1 ½-inch pocket holes into the top ends of the legs.
48-Inch Round Dining Table Copyright 2017 Jen Woodhouse / The House of Wood 4 STEP 2: Measure, mark, and cut lower cross beams. I recommend cutting these boards slightly long and shaving off 1/8 inch at a time to ensure the most precise fit. The outer ends of these boards will be cut at a 10º angle to match the angle of the legs. Drill 1 ½-inch pocket holes into the ends of the 4x4s and construct the cross beam with 2 ½-inch pocket screws and wood glue. Position the constructed cross beam approximately 2 inches from the bottom of the legs and attach it to the legs with 2 ½-inch pocket screws and wood glue.
48-Inch Round Dining Table Copyright 2017 Jen Woodhouse / The House of Wood 5 STEP 3: Measure, mark, and cut 4x4 upper cross beams to length. There are no fancy angles on these cuts. Drill 1 ½-inch pocket holes into one end of the short beams and attach them to the long beam with 2 ½-inch pocket screws and wood glue. Attach the constructed cross beam to the legs with 2 ½-inch pocket screws and wood glue. Next, using a drill fitted with a forstner or spade bit, drill a shallow hole into the cross beams to allow for placement of the figure 8 tabletop fasteners. They should be flush to the surface. These tabletop fasteners will allow the wood to expand and contract as needed due to changes in temperature and humidity.
48-Inch Round Dining Table Copyright 2017 Jen Woodhouse / The House of Wood 6 STEP 4a: Construct the tabletop. Measure, mark, and cut the 2x4 tabletop cross to length. Drill 1 ½-inch pocket holes into the short boards and attach it to the long board with 2 ½-inch pocket screws and wood glue.
48-Inch Round Dining Table Copyright 2017 Jen Woodhouse / The House of Wood 7 STEP 4b: Next, measure, mark, and cut the angled planks to length. These boards will be cut at a 45º angle, not parallel. I recommend holding the 2x4 boards in place, marking, and cutting to size to ensure the most precise fit. Drill 1 ½-inch pocket holes along the edges of these boards and edge-join them with 2 ½-inch pocket screws and wood glue. Alternately, you can edge-join the table top boards with wood glue only. This will take more time, as you will have to clamp and wait for the glue to dry, but it makes for a cleaner look and you won t have to deal with being mindful of screw placement as you cut out the circle in the next step. Also, optional: use biscuits to join the boards together. The biscuits are not for strength, but to help with alignment. Use clamps and cauls to ensure a flat, aligned surface.
48-Inch Round Dining Table Copyright 2017 Jen Woodhouse / The House of Wood 8 STEP 4c: Find the center of the tabletop and measure 24 inches outward. Make a DIY compass using a scrap piece of wood and draw the circle. The circle should have a 24-inch radius and a 48-inch diameter. Using a router or a jigsaw, carefully cut the circle out. If you used screws to join the tabletop boards, be mindful of any screws in the path of the blade and remove them as necessary. You may have to make multiple passes to get through the 1 ½-inch thick material.
48-Inch Round Dining Table Copyright 2017 Jen Woodhouse / The House of Wood 9 STEP 5: Lay the tabletop on the ground (you may want to use a drop cloth to protect the top) with the pocket holes facing up. Flip the base upside down and center it over the tabletop. The cross beams should align with the cross in the tabletop. Attach the base to the tabletop with the tabletop fasteners and 1-inch wood screws. Fill any holes with wood filler, sand, paint or stain, and finish as desired.