Before
Building your own side table is easier than you think! Follow these steps by Wood By Nate to do it yourself.
- Create table top by attaching maple boards together with wood glue. Secure with clamps while drying.
- Once dry, sand with 120 grit sandpaper for approximately 15 minutes.
- To ensure table top ends are even (your boards may have slid while drying), measure and mark 18” in length and trim with a circular saw.
- Sand with 150 grit and 220 grit, each for approximately 15 minutes.
- Remove excess dust with a Rust-Oleum Tack Cloth.
- Apply Varathane Premium Wood Conditioner and wait approximately 30 minutes or until dry.
- Apply Varathane Ultimate Wood Stain in Briarsmoke as per directions on can and wait until dry (approximately 1 hour).
- Apply Varathane Interior Diamond Wood Finish as per directions on can.
- Attach metal legs with screws and washers (hairpin legs are a great option!)
Pro Tip: Pre-drill your holes to avoid splitting the wood.
10. Enjoy!
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Other Materials:
- 3 – 1 ½ X 6 X 20” Maple or Cherry Boards
- 4 – Metal Legs
- 16 – Number 10 Pan Head Screws
- 16 – Number 10 Washers
- Wood Glue
- Foam Brush
- Measuring Tape
- Lint Free Rag
- Gloves
- Sandpaper: grits 120, 150, 220
- Clamps
- Circular Saw or Track Saw with an Edge Guide
- Drill or Screwdriver
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