Square tables are easy to make and will afford everything from dining space to a desk in between bites. You need a base or four legs, and a square top of wood or any other materials you like. This is a weekend project that can be as plain or fancy as your woodworking skills can make it.
Instructions
1. Have the lumber store cut a 36-inch square of 1 inch maple. Sand the top and edges until they are smooth. Position and clamp the wood to your work bench and use the router to cut a fancy edge all around. Use fine grit sandpaper to smooth and tack cloth to clean.
2. Go to your craft store and purchase a pedestal to use for a table base. You may also order wooden or iron cross pedestal bases from the lumber store or on-line. There are many styles from which to choose.
3. Finish the tabletop and wooden pedestal base with two to three coats of stain. Dry thoroughly between coats.
4. Drill holes to attach the pedestal base to the center of the tabletop. Put a drop of wood glue into each hole to hold the bond. Finish with two to three coats of lacquer to protect the finish. Dry thoroughly between coats.
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