- 1). Cut all of the pieces of lumber and the pieces of plywood to meet the specification in the list of materials needed. Use the tape measure to measure the length, the carpenter's square tool to cut straight angles, and a pencil to mark your cutting lines. Be sure to wear your safety goggles and use caution while operating the power saw.
- 2). Use wood glue to adhere the two pieces of plywood together, making it even thicker and capable of withstanding heavier weights. Allow the wood glue to dry over night, placing cinder blocks over the middle of the two plywood pieces to make sure that the wood glue holds in the center of the pieces.
- 3). Nail the posts to the corners of the plywood platform; in this step you are attaching the legs to the table top, creating the full table.
- 4). Add support to your table by measuring and cutting the remaining 2-inch by 4-inch lumber slab into 4 pieces, each approximately 1-foot long. Use the carpenter's tool to measure 45-degree angles at the ends of each newly cut piece. The angles should face opposite directions when the pieces are lying flat. Attach these pieces with nails or screws underneath the table top, with the flat angled ends butted against the underside of the table top and against the table leg.
- 5). Sand away all rough spots on the work table, especially the corners of the pieces of wood. Doing this will prevent you from having to suffer splinters later as you utilize your work table. Then paint or varnish your work table if you feel the need.
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