RYOBI Tools

Steps

Step 1

First, cut out all material using the Lumber & Sheet Cut Layout Guide. Then, plane all the rough boards to an even, thickness. Plane the 4"x 4" board to 3-1/2" x 3-1/2". Plane the 2"x 4" board to 1-1/2" x 3-1/2". Plane the 1"x 4" board to 3/4" x 3-1/2".

Tools

Miter Saw, Tape Measure, Planer, Sander

Materials

2" x 4"x 8' Rough Cut Cedar Board (8), 1" x 4"x 8' Rough Cut Cedar Board (8), 4" x 4"x 8' Rough Cut Cedar Post (2)

Step 2

Drill (2) pocket holes on each end of the 75-1/2” center brace board and both 68-1/2” side brace boards. Only drill pocket holes on one side. Make sure the holes are 7/8” from each side as shown in the diagram.

Tools

Drill, Tape Measure

Materials

Pocket Hole Jig

Step 3

Drill (4) countersink holes on each end of the 36" boards. Follow the measurements shown in the diagram in the Project Plan PDF.

Tools

Drill, Tape Measure, Countersink Bit Set

Step 4

Drill (2) countersink holes in the (2) 75-1/2" side apron boards. Follow the measurements shown in the diagram found in the Project Plan PDF.

Tools

Drill, Countersink Bit Set

Step 5

Assemble a box by aligning the 36” boards and 75-1/2” boards. Glue and attach with 3” deck screws. Thread the deck screws through the (2) outside pocket holes in the 75-1/2” boards.

Tools

Drill, Impact Drill Bits

Materials

#10 x 3" Flat Head Deck Screws

Step 6

Find the center of the box created in Step 5. Align the 75-1/2” brace board so that it is equal distance (EQ) from each side. Glue and attach the board with 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.

Tools

Drill, Impact Drill Bit

Materials

2-1/2" Coarse Square-Head Pocket Hole Screws

Step 7

Align the 4” x 4” legs into each corner. Glue and attach the legs with 3” deck screws.

Tools

Drill, Impact Drill Bits

Materials

#10 x 3" Flat Head Deck Screws, Wood Glue

Step 8

Stand the table upright. Align a 31” tabletop board to the end of the table. Allow a 1” overhang on the side and allow equal space at each end. Glue and nail in place with 1-1/2” brad nails.