How to Make Rustic End Tables

- Miter saw

- Circular saw

- Drill

- Sander

- Measuring tape

- Wood screws

- Wood glue

- Clamps

- Safety goggles

- Dust mask

Materials:

- (4) 2x4s (8 feet long)

- (2) 1x6s (8 feet long)

- (1) 1/4-inch plywood sheet (4 feet x 8 feet)

- Wood stain (optional)

- Clear coat (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Cut the Wood

- Cut the 2x4s to the following lengths:

- (4) 30 inches long

- (4) 16 inches long

- Cut the 1x6s to the following lengths:

- (4) 28 inches long

- (4) 14 inches long

Step 2: Assemble the Table Base

- Arrange the four 30-inch 2x4s in a square, with the ends flush.

- Attach the 2x4s together using 2-inch wood screws, driven through the face of one board into the edge of the adjacent board.

- Repeat this process with the four 16-inch 2x4s to create a smaller square.

- Attach the two squares together using 2-inch wood screws, driven through the top of the smaller square into the bottom of the larger square.

Step 3: Assemble the Table Top

- Cut the plywood sheet to the following size:

- 28 inches x 28 inches

- Attach the plywood to the table base using 1-inch wood screws, driven through the face of the plywood into the top of the table base.

- Make sure the screws are countersunk so they do not protrude above the surface of the plywood.

Step 4: Attach the Trim

- Attach the 1x6s to the edges of the table top using 1-1/2 inch wood screws, driven through the face of the 1x6s into the edge of the plywood.

- Make sure the screws are countersunk so they do not protrude above the surface of the 1x6s.

Step 5: Sand and Finish

- Sand the entire table to smooth out any rough edges.

- Apply a coat of wood stain, if desired.

- Apply a coat of clear coat to protect the finish.

Your rustic end tables are now complete! Enjoy!