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Y Leg Table [1]Submitted by Ana White [2] on Fri, 2011-02-25 01:38

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Summary: A modern style table, featuring a unique Y leg design and extra supportin the center.

CategoriesProject Type: Desk [3]Dining Tables [4]Room: dining room [5]Skill Level: Intermediate [6]

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Style: Modern [7]Estimated Cost: $50 - $100 [8]

Dimensions: Dimensions are 66″ long x 36″ wide x 30″ high. Designedfor six seats. Can be easily customized up to 36″ long (shorter) but it isnot recommended to increase the length on this design.Dimensions:

1 – 3/4″ Plywood or MDF, full 4×8 Sheet5 – 1×3 @ 8 feet long2 – 2×2 @ 8 feet long (preferably hardwood for added strength)1 1/4″ screws2 1/2″ screwswood gluewood fillerfinishing supplies

Common Materials: Elmer's Wood Glue [9]Elmer's Wood Filler [10]120 grit sandpaperprimerwood conditionerpaintpaint brushTools: measuring tapesquarepencil

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safety glasseshearing protectionKreg Jig [11]Drill [12]Circular Saw [13]Miter Saw [14]Random Orbital Sander [15]

Cut List: 1 – 3/4″ Plywood @ 66″ x 36″ (Tabletop)2 – 1×3 @ 36″ (End Supports)4 – 1×3 @ 61″ (Length Supports)4 – 1×3 @ 21 3/8″ (Leg Tops)4 – 2×2 @ 33″ (Both ends at 30 degrees off square, parallel to eachother)4 – 2×2 @ 16 1/4″ (Both ends at 30 degrees off square, NOT parallel toeach other)

Step 1

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Tabletop Supports

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Begin by attaching the end supports to the underside of the table with 11/4″ screws and glue. Then attach all of the length supports.

Step 2

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Strong Back

With the remaining support board, taper the ends as shown above andattach to the center support with glue and 3″screws predrilled andcoutnersunk or with pocket hole screws.

Step 3

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Leg Tops

From the 1x3s @ 21 3/8″ carefully mark and cut out this pattern. Allangles are at 45 degrees.

Step 4

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Legs

Build the legs as shown above. Use 2 1/2″ screws and glue.

Step 5

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Leg Bases

Attach the leg bases to the legs as shown above. Note that two legs willbe mirror images of the other two. Use 2 1/2″ Screws and glue.

Step 6

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Assembly

Fit the legs into the table as shown above. Predrill holes and attach with1 1/4″ screws. Omit glue to make the table easy to disassemble. Addcork pads to the bottoms of the table legs to help even out the tableand protect floors.

Thank you Pudgy Bunny for suggesting this project, and to everyoneelse who has suggested projects. Can’t wait to see this table built!Here’s to a bright color! Have a great weekend. Ana

Source URL: http://ana-white.com/2011/02/y-leg-table.html

Links[1] http://ana-white.com/2011/02/y-leg-table.html[2] http://ana-white.com/users/ana-white[3] http://ana-white.com/category/plans/project-type/desk[4] http://ana-white.com/category/plans/project-type/dining-tables

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