Here is a basic table design cate the holes in the stretcher 1" up that can accommodate many uses. from the bottom and 1" down from The table shown in the photo was the top edges. Drill these holes as 5. On the stretcher face of each made of redwood and assembled deep as necessary for installing the column, center and drill a pair of using waterproof glue and lag-thread ends of the hanger bolts. 5/16"-diameter pilot holes, one galvanized fasteners. Because it 7. Lag the hanger bolts into the 2-1/2" and the other 5" from the was designed to serve as a deck feet and the stretcher, then fasten bottom. Center and drill a pair of table, it is somewhat low in height. these parts to the two columns. Se holes of the same diameter through However, you can easily cure the bolts with lock washers the remaining faces of each col substitute other woods, use and nuts. umn; locate these holes 1" and standard glue and fasteners, and 8. Center the top brackets (E) over 3-1/2" from the bottom. raise the column height a few the column tops and fasten them in 6. Center and drill a pair of 7/32"- inches to create a handsome read- place using #8x1-1/2 flathead diameter pilot holes into each end ing or dining table for the interior wood screws. of the stretcher(C) and into the of your home. 9. Lay the top upside down on a back of each foot, using the same 1. Use the pattern provided to flat surface. Miter the ends of the 2-1/2" center-to-center spacing make a template for the feet (B), apron pieces (F, G), then arrange used on the columns. Set the lower then lay them out on the lumber. them in a rectangle on the under holes in the feet 1" above the bot By alternating directions and over side of the top. Make sure the tom edge of their backs as indi lapping the feet, you can cut them apron is centered along the length cated in the template pattern. Lo- out of 2 x 8 stock with minimal and width. waste. 10. Fasten the apron to the top us 2. Form the top (D) by edge-gluing ing #10 x 2-1/2" countersunk flat- three pieces of 2 x 8 stock (or more head wood screws. Avoid using numerous pieces of narrower glue in this assembly since both the stock). After the glue dries, sand top and apron will tend to expand the panel flat and trim it to the fin and contract with changing hu ished dimensions given in the list. midity. Round overall edges with a router. 11. Center the apron/top assem 3. Cut the remaining parts to the bly over the leg/column assembly. dimensions provided. Fasten them together by driving 4. Arrange the column sides (A) #8 x 1-1/2" flathead wood screws with their edges chasing each oth through the brackets into the top. er, then fasten them into square (You will find this easier to do with columns using wood glue and 3d the entire assembly turned upside finishing nails. Set the nails just down.) below the surface. 12. Sand the table and finish ac cording to taste.