Tapered Leg Side Table
The idea behind this project is to show how an otherwise simple build with accessible materials can be easily modified to look so much better. Just by adding a taper to the legs you can add a lot of interest. Another idea is to angle the legs and in this project we do both. Apply these ideas to you next project to spruce it up a bit!
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Tools
Materials
- 2 x 4 x 8’ Board
- 2 x 2 x 8’ Board
- 1 x 10 x 4’ Board
- 2” Brad Nails
- 1-1/4” Pocket Screws
- 2-1/2” Pocket Screws
- 2” Wood Screws
- Wood Glue
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Dimensions
Cut List
Cutting the Taper
Assembling the Base
Assembling the Top
Final Assembly
I have seen different degree angles given for other projects with legs such as this table, is there a methodology as to what degree to cut for a project? Not talking about the taper.
I was looking for a method of attaching wooden legs to a small iive edge slab that I was working on. Your method of using pocket holes screws and attaching tapered legs to the frame is exactly what will work for me. Thank you for posting your simple but ingenious strong and unique plans. I’ll have to buy a brad nailer gun because I had problems holding the pieces together while trying to screw in the pocket hole screws. Much appreciated. God Bless.