DIY Angled Trestle Dining Table Plans

Build this beautiful DIY dining table with angled trestle legs.

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MATERIALS:

• (4) 2 x 4 x 8 Ft. Boards
• (1) 2 x 2 x 6 Ft. Board
• (5) 1 x 8 x 6 Ft. Boards
• (3) 1 x 3 x 6 Ft. Boards
• 2 1/2-inch Pocket Screws
• 2 1/2-inch and 2-inch Wood Screws
• 1 1/4-inch Brad Nails
• Parallel Bar Clamps
• Wood Glue

TOOLS:

• Tape Measure
• Carpenter’s Square
• Cordless Drill/Driver
• Circular Saw
• Table Saw
• Pocket Hole Jig
• Cordless Pneumatic Brad Nailer

CUT LIST:          

• (4) 2×4 @ 32 ¼ inches, ends cut at 45º bevel, not parallel (top and bottom of legs)
• (4) 2×4 @ 26 5/8 inches, ends cut at 70º bevel, parallel (angled “A” boards)
• (4) 2×4 @ 5 ½ inches, one end cut at 45º bevel (feet)
• (4) 2×2 @ 16 ¾ inches, cut one end to 70º and other end to 40º bevel (braces)
• (3) 2×4 @ 37 ½ inches (runners)
• (5) 1×8 @ 66 inches, see diagram for angled cuts (table top)
• (2) 1×3 @ 66 inches, see diagram for angled cuts (long sides of table top perimeter)
• (2) 1×3 @ 36 ¼ inches, see diagram for angled cuts (short sides of table top perimeter)

STEP 1 – BUILD THE LEGS

Measure, mark, and cut 2×4 boards to length as shown. The tops, bottoms, and feet are all cut at a 45º bevel. The angled “A” boards are cut at a 70º bevel. It’s best to cut these angles slightly long and shave off a bit at a time for the tightest fit. We call it “sneaking up on the cut.” Pre-drill pilot holes and use 2-inch wood screws and wood glue to attach.

STEP 2 – ADD THE BRACES

Measure, mark, and cut 2×2 braces to length. Note the different angles on each end. Again, I recommend cutting slightly long and shaving off a bit at a time for the tightest fit. Pre-drill pilot holes and attach braces to legs with 2-inch wood screws and wood glue. Countersink the screw heads so that you can cover them with wood filler or dowel buttons later on.

STEP 3 – ATTACH THE RUNNERS

Measure, mark, and cut the 2×4 runners to length. Drill 1 ½-inch pocket holes and attach as shown with 2 ½-inch pocket screws and wood glue.

STEP 4 – CUT THE CENTER TABLE TOP BOARDS

Measure, mark, and cut the 3 inner 1×8 boards to length. Edge-join the three boards together with biscuits (optional: to help with alignment) and wood glue. Clamp and allow to dry.

STEP 5 – CUT AND ADD THE OUTER TABLE TOP BOARDS

Measure, mark, and cut the 2 outer 1×8 boards to length. Cut the outer edge of both boards to a 45º bevel. Edge-join the outer boards to the tabletop. Clamp and allow to dry. Once dry, cut the short sides of the table top to a 45º bevel (end grains of all 5 boards).

STEP 6 – ADD THE PERIMETER

Measure, mark, and cut the 1×3 perimeter boards to length. Cut 45º bevels on one edge and both ends on all 4 boards.

STEP 7 – ATTACH THE PERIMETER

Attach the 1×3 perimeter boards to the table top with 1 ¼-inch brad nails and wood glue.

STEP 8 – ATTACH THE BASE

Lay a drop cloth on the ground and place the table top on it, with the top facing down. Flip the base upside down and center it over the table top. Pre-drill pilot holes and attach the base to top with 2-inch wood screws. You may opt to use Z clips or metal figure 8 fasteners instead.

Sand, stain and/or paint, and finish as desired.