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    Home » DIY » Build It » Simple Table Build

    Simple Table Build

    Published by Gail | Published December 17, 2019 | Updated June 2, 2022
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    Simple Table DIY Using scrap wood left over from another large DIY project I made this small table for a friend's aunt. She needed something to hold her printer and paper. This fit the bill perfectly and she LOVES it! #myrepurposedlife #table #simple #build #scrapwood via @repurposedlife

    As a DIY blogger, I get special requests for projects. This simple little table was needed by a friend’s aunt for her printer. She had a specific size in mind. However, you could easily replicate this simple little table to your own size.

    Simple Table Build

    white simple table build

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    Rip 2x6 down to 2x3

    rip 2x6 on table saw

    My neighbor Rodney and I recently built a new carport for my truck. I had some 2x6 drop offs left over from that huge project. When I made a pallet bar using 2x3’s last year, I liked that size lumber, so I ripped some of the drop offs down to that size. (actual size 1.5 x 2.5)

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    Sand All Cuts

    sand each board after cutting

    Imelda wanted her table to be about 27” tall. So, after I cut the legs and the brace pieces, I sanded them with a sanding sponge.

    Build 2 Sets of Legs

    gorilla wood glue

    Gorilla Wood Glue was used for all the joints. If you have any oozing, a baby wipe is perfect for wiping away excess glue.

    secure with wood screws

    After applying the wood glue, the table legs were clamped and then secured with wood screws.

    two sets of table legs

    These are the pieces I was clamping and gluing. They will be the legs of my simple table.

    How to Join Table Top Boards

    top for simple table build

    The table top needed to be about 16” square. I ripped 1x6 to get the proper size. Drilling pocket holes is a quick and easy way to build a solid table top. The pieces were secured using Gorilla Wood Glue and pocket hole screws. An irwin quick clamp worked for the first two boards, but after adding the third board for the simple table top, I had to use a bar clamp.

    attaching simple table top

    In order to get the table top centered on the legs, I used my Kreg multi mark tool. You could also use a combination square. I had to figure out where the legs were going so I could do the side braces that would connect to the sets of legs.

    Prepare to Add Side Braces

    building a simple table Does this image make it all clear? You can see that I did a countersink on all the screws. Now I just need to put in all the side braces.

    base of simple table to hold printer

    Voila! Here’s the finished base of the simple table. The purpose of this table is to hold a printer and printer paper.

    Patch Holes & Sand Simple Table

    small simple table DIY

    Because I was in a rush, I forgot to take pictures. Do you see how perfectly the planks fit the bottom shelf? I ripped them to perfectly hold printer paper.

    Then the holes were patched with drywall mud and sanded. Making it easy on myself, the table top and bottom shelf were attached with brad nails using my nail gun. Don’t you love it’s simplicity?

    Paint Simple Table with Paint Sprayer

    super finish max paints simple table

    Did you know I elevate my paint sprayer projects, and that I always paint the underside first? I used my Super Finish Max paint sprayer and the same paint I used on my White Christmas Village. If you ever have rusted paint cans, use plastic containers to store your paint. I even use detergent bottles for storing paint long term.

    white simple table build

    The simple table looks great with two light coats of paint. The weather turned cold and I had to bring it indoors to paint one final coat by hand. Sadly I didn’t take any pictures of the table before I delivered it. Imelda loves the table and put it right to work holding her printer and her printer paper! It made me feel so good to finally get her table completed.

    Thanks for sharing on Pinterest

    Matching Plant Pedestal

    easy pedestal plant stand

    This isn’t her first request, I made her a plant pedestal about a year ago.

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    1. Sam

      November 10, 2020 at 9:25 am

      Interested in trying to diy these cute tables. Do you have a list for what size pieces of wood and how many. And a cut list for all?

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      • Gail Wilson

        November 10, 2020 at 7:51 pm

        Sam

        I ripped 2x6 in half for the legs etc.

        I never really do a cut list because, your needs may be different than mine. This was a custom size for a friend to fit her needs.
        The table height was 27" (as stated in the blog post)

        I hope that helps!

        good luck, have fun!
        gail

    2. Alberta Eiden

      December 20, 2019 at 11:40 am

      Thanks so much for making Aunt Imelda happy. I wish I could be Rodney and watch you as you work.

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 27, 2019 at 11:57 am

        awww thanks Bertie!

        I'm happy that she loves it!

        gail

    3. Rodney James LeCompte

      December 18, 2019 at 3:44 am

      Always a great project.From conception to completion.I’m truly the lucky one to actually witness my neighbor and friend at work on some of her projects👍

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 18, 2019 at 3:09 pm

        Thank you Rodney! As always, I'm open to your input on all of my projects.

        gail

    4. jl.wallick1@gmail.com

      December 17, 2019 at 10:53 am

      This is so cute. I did something similar for my daughter’s but as a stool. Hope your holidays are wonderful. Are you going to visit your daughters family. I pray everything is going well for them? We got our second grandson a 6 weeks ago. He’s a sweetie.

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 20, 2019 at 8:52 am

        Congrats on the new grandson!!! So happy for you Jennie!!

        Jamie and family are visiting us a few days before Christmas. It will be Eli's second trip to Kentucky. On mother's day they stayed in the camper, however being so cold here, the camper has been winterized, so they will be taking over the master bedroom and I'll be in the smaller guest room with Lulu Mae.
        Wishing you Happy Holidays with your family!
        gail

    5. christinafayerepurposed

      December 17, 2019 at 9:58 am

      This is so cute Gail! I love doing customs for family and friends too! I am so honored when they ask me. I am sure they will enjoy it!

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