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MAKE a DROP-LEAF TABLE

by dezine

It's easy to make this drop-leaf table that you can Wood glue
mount onto a wall. When not in use, fold the support
to the side to lower the top. Fischer SX8 wall plugs [2] and and 75mm screws

YOU WILL NEED: Wood stain, sealer or varnish

1 of 19* x 94 x 810mm pine - table, back Paintbrush


1 of 400 x 810mm laminated pine - table top
TOOLS:
1 of 22 x 44 x 710mm pine - top 'T' support
Drill / Driver plus assorted bits
1 of 22 x 44 x 300mm pine - bottom 'T' support
Orbital sander plus 180-grit sanding pads
1 of 300 x 300mm laminated pine - support
Kreg pockethole jig
1 of 22 x 44 x 100mm pine - block
Tape measure and pencil
4 of butt hinges and 16mm screws
*The pine for the back and top must be the same
4 x 40mm screws [2] thickness.

32mm pocketholes screws [5]

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Step 1: MAKE THE TABLE

1. Mark the size of the half-circle you want - ours is support - one at the top and one at the bottom - with
800mm long along the edge - and cut out with a 16mm screws.
jigsaw. Sand smooth.
6. Use a pocket hole jig to drill holes at the top of the
2. Attach the top to the back support using butt bottom 'T' piece. Secure with wood glue and 32mm
hinges and 16mm screws, see photo. pocket hole screws.

3. Draw the table support on the remaining laminated 7. Secure the 'T' piece to the underside of the table
pine. The inside mark is 40mm in from the edge. Use back using wood glue and pocket hole screws.
a jigsaw to cut out the table support. Sand smooth.
8. Attach the support onto the bottom 'T' section.
4. Secure the block onto the top of the table support Make sure the support is even at the front and back.
20mm from the edge, with 40mm screws. Make sure
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5. Attach [2] butt hinges to the back of the table

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Step 2: FINISH AND MOUNT

To finish the table, apply wood stain, sealer or varnish in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended
guidelines.

Mark the location for drilling the holes. Use a spirit level to make sure it is straight.

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