I, of late took on a DIY project to prove my husband wrong, when he said the only nails I know how to use are the ones on my hands.I grew up with males in my family and knew that making a simple table was not rocket science. I got a basic design from the net and off I went to the hardware store to collect my wood, nails and varnish and I was set to go. This is how I built a simple wooden table.
Step 1: When I arrived at the hardware store I did not realize there were so many different types of wood! Because I did not have a clue as to which one was better I asked one of the store workers for help. I chose a solid hard wood. The prices of wood varies and the wood I chose was not cheap but I wanted to do a good job of my table. Choose a square or rectangular piece of wood for the table top, and four long pieces for table legs. Remember to choose strong wood for the table legs for extra support and sturdiness.
Step 2: Collect your nails, wood glue, table saw, gloves, hammer, pencil and tape measure. Choose how big you want your table to be and cut off any excess wood. Clear a work space on a sturdy table, and begin to measure the size of your table top. If you find that the wood is too big, then use your saw to saw off the excess piece. Remember to measure correctly, cutting a straight line with the table saw.
Step 3: Decide what height you want your table to be. The height of the table will be determined by its purpose. So be sure that you know exactly what you want to use the table for. Once you know what the height is, you can use the begin to use your ruler and pencil to make where you want to saw off the excess wood. Make sure that your table legs are the same size. As uneven table legs will cause the table to wobble.
Step 4: Place your table top on your work table. Then take out your wood glue and nail kit. In the nail kits you will find many different size nails. Choose the correct size nail for the size of your table. Next glue your legs into position using the wood glue. This stabilises the legs and makes it easier to hammer in the nails. Once the wood glue has dried you can begin to hammer the nails into place. With the nails firmly in place, and not protruding from any where you can begin to add the metal leg braces. Leg braces offer great support to tables. Fit the leg brace into place and screw both sides down firmly. Make sure that the screws do not stick out through the wood.
Step 5: And lastly pain or varnish your table as desired following the instructions on packaging.
The result was fantastic and my husband had to eat his words! A made a table without breaking a nail!
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