DIY Drop Leaf Table

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DIY Drop Leaf Table

Build your own drop leaf table to add some flexible, on-demand outdoor furniture to your backyard with quality materials and expert advice from your local Co-op Home Centre.

Follow our comprehensive and easy-to-understand assembly instructions to ensure your project will be a success. With convenience in mind, the tabletop and legs have been designed to fold in, allowing for easy storage. Made from pressure-treated lumber, this table is able to withstand the elements, although you may want to consider painting or staining it and applying varnish to enhance appearance and protect the surface area.

Dimensions

Length: 41” Width: 42” Height: 28”

Materials List

Lumber:

  • Pressure Treated 2x4 – 8 ft., 2 boards
  • Pressure Treated 2x6 – 8 ft., 3 boards
  • Pressure Treated 2x8 – 8 ft., 1 board

Hardware:

  • 21/2” Coated Deck Screws, 16 screws (0.15 lbs.)
  • 3” Coated Deck Screws, 18 screws (0.2 lbs.)
  • 3” Broad Hinges, 8 hinges
  • 3/8” x 11/2” Dowel Pins, 24 pins

Water Proof Wood Glue

 

 

Recommended tool list

  • Safety glasses
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil
  • Square
  • Miter saw
  • Jig saw
  • Doweling Jig
  • Sanding block
  • Clamps
  • Drill & bits
  • Screwdrivers

Power tools can be substituted with the applicable hand tools. If available, additional power tools, such as a table saw, impact driver or power sander, can be used to improve efficiency. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's operating instructions when using power tools and take all required safety precautions.

 

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