How to Make a Pub Style Table

Ideal for relaxing with friends, a pub table makes a nice addition to a family room or basement. Helping bring the feel of an English pub to the comfort of home, the table can create a casual atmosphere for shooting pool, playing darts or watching sports on television. Also, you won't have to deal with the cost and inconvenience of going out. Pub tables are inexpensive and easy to construct. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Mark and cut the pieces of wood that will be used to construct the table. Cut a 3-feet-by-4-feet piece of plywood using a circular saw. Make two 4-foot-long two-by-fours. Saw another two-by-four into three pieces, each 2 feet, 9 inches long. Cut a four-by-four into four 3-foot-long pieces.

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Sort the cut lumber. It will consist of two 4-foot-long two-by-fours; three two-by-fours, each 2-feet, 9-inches long; and four 3-foot-long four-by-fours.

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Sand the edges of the wood until they are smooth. Then paint or stain the wood, giving them time to dry.

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Use the five two-by-four pieces of wood to build the frame. Set both of the 4-foot pieces 3 feet apart and on edge, parallel to each other. Then place two of the 2-foot, 9-inch pieces between them, forming a rectangle. Attach the four sections using 2 1/2-inch screws.

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Create the center beam by running the remaining 2-foot, 9-inch piece of wood through the middle of the frame. It should be perpendicular to both of the 4-foot pieces of wood. Fasten this part of the frame using 2 1/2-inch screws, driving them through the sides of the 4-foot frames.

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Center the plywood that will serve as the tabletop over the frame. Secure the plywood using 1 1/2-inch screws. Drive a screw in every 6 inches working all the way around the table.

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Flip the table over and attach the four legs. Use two 1/2-inch screws to fasten each of the previously cut four-by-fours to the table frame.

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Turn the table over and stand it on its legs. Take four 1 1/2-inch screws and drive them into the corner of the table and each leg. This will add extra support.