Table - Entry Hall Table (or Sofa Table), Woodworking Plans
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ntry Hall Table
The dimensions of this entry hall table (approximately 51 inches long by 12-1/2 inches
wide by 26-1/2 inches high) make it extremely versatile. I use it alongside a staircase, but it
would also be perfect behind a sofa or love seat. Then you can call it a “sofa table.”
Materials List
1 piece laminated 1 x 4pine, 48” x
20” (or 25 linear feet 1 x 4 pine)
33 linear feet 1 x 4 pine
11 linear feet 1 x 2 pine
11 linear feet decorative molding – at
least 3-1/2” wide x 1” thick (top) and
¾” thick (bottom)
9 linear feet 2 x 2 pine
11 linear feet very thin brass, 1-1/2”
wide
Hardware:
Approx. 100 #6 x 1-1/4” flathead
wood screws
Approx. 150 #6 x 2” flathead wood
screws
Approx. 75 3d finishing nails
Special Tools and Techniques
2 or 3 heavy-duty bar clamps (optional)
bevels
miters
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Cutting List
Code
Description
Qty.
Material
Dimensions
A Table Top
1 Laminated pine
47-1/2” x 9”
B Shelf
1 Laminated pine
47-1/2” x 9
C Leg
8 1 x 4 pine
22-1/2” long
D Short Leg Reinforcement
4 2 x 2 pine
8-1/2” long
E Long Leg Reinforcement
4 2 x 2 pine
16” long
F Short Shelf Trim
2 1 x 4 pine
3-1/2” long
G Long Shelf Trim
2 1 x 4 pine
42” long
H Short Table Trim
2 1 x 4 pine
9” long
I Long Table Trim
2 1 x 4 pine
49” long
J Long Molding
2 3-1/2” decorative molding 51” long
K Short Molding
2 3-1/2” decorative molding 12-1/2” long
L Long Brass Support
2 1 x 2 pine
51” long
M Short Brass Support
2 1 x 2 pine
12-1/2” long
Making the Top and shelf
The table top and the shelf are both constructed of laminated 1 x 4 pine boards. Most building
supply stores sell sections of pine that have already been laminated. If you want to laminate the
boards yourself, you need 25 linear feet of 1 x 4 pine and at least two heavy-duty bar clamps.
1. If you have purchased pine that is already laminated, simply cut two sections, each 47-1/2”
x 9”, making the table top (a) and the shelf section (B). Then skip to “Constructing the
Legs,” below.
2. If you want to do the laminating yourself, cut three lengths of 1 x 4 pine, each 48” long, for
the table top (A). To ensure a solid bond in the lamination process, it is a good idea to rip a
minuscule amount from each edge to be laminated before gluing the wood lengths together.
Then spread glue on the edges, and place the lengths of wood side by side. Clamp them
together securely, using at least two bar clamps, and leave them overnight.
3. Trim the completed table top (A) to 47-1/2” x 9”.
4. Repeat the process described in Steps 2 and 3 to construct the laminated shelf section (B),
which is also 47-1/2” x 9”.
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Constructing the Legs
1. Cut eight leg pieces (C) from 1 x 4 pine, each 22-1/2” long. Then set your saw blade to cut
45 degrees off vertical, and bevel one 22-1/2”-long edge of each of the legs (C) as shown in
Figure
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.
2. Cut four short leg reinforcements (D)
from 2 x 2 pine, each 8-1/2” long.
Figure 1
3. After wiping both beveled edges with
glue, place two leg pieces (C)
together, joining the bevels. Then
attach one short leg reinforcement (D)
to the inside of the beveled joint.
Position the leg reinforcement (D)
flush with the ends of the legs (C), as
shown in
Figure 2
. Use glue and 2”-
long screws for this assembly. Drive
three screws into each of the two leg
pieces (C).
4. Repeat Step 3 three more times to construct the remaining legs.
Adding the Shelf
1. Stand the four leg assemblies upright
on a level surface with the short leg
reinforcements (D) facing each other.
Place the laminated shelf section (B)
in the center of the leg assemblies so
that it is resting on the leg
reinforcements (D), as shown in
Figure 3
.
This operation is one that may require the
assistance of a willing helper because it is
critical that all four leg assemblies remain
Figure 2
level as you perform the next operation.
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2. Apply glue on the surfaces to be joined, and screw through the laminated shelf (B) into the
ends of the short leg reinforcements (D). Use two 2-inch screws at each corner of the
laminated shelf (B).
3. Cut four long leg reinforcements (E) from 2 x 2 pine, each 16” long. Apply glue and use
2”-long screws to attach the long leg reinforcements (E) to the inside edges of the beveled
legs (C) above the laminated shelf (B). Use eight screws for each corner, putting four
screws into each leg. As illustrated in
Figure 3
, the long leg reinforcements (E) extend 2-
3/4” above the leg assemblies.
Figure 3
4. Cut two short shelf trim pieces (F) from 1 x 4 pine, each 3-1/2” long. Nail and glue them to
the short sides of the laminated shelf (B), flush with the top of the shelf (B), as shown in
Figure 4
. Use about three 3-penny finishing nails on each short shelf trim piece (F).
5. Cut two long shelf trim pieces (G) from 1 x 4 pine, each 42” long. Nail and glue them to
the long sides of the laminated shelf (B), flush with the top of the shelf (B). Space the nails
about 6” apart.
Constructing the Table Top
1. First cut two short table trim pieces (H) from 1 x 4 pine, each 9” long. Then cut two long
table trim pieces (I) for 1 x 4 pine, each 49” long.
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2. Carefully set the laminated table top (A) upside down on a level surface. Now place one
short table trim piece (H) on edge at each end of the table top (A), as shown in
Figure 5
.
Use glue and three 1-1/4”-long screws to attach each short table trim piece (H) to the table
top (A).
Figure 4
3. The long trim pieces (I) extend over the ends of the short trim pieces (H). (See
Figure 5
.)
Attach the long trim (I) to the table top (A) with glue and screws. Use 1-1/4”-long screws
spaced about 6” apart.
4. Set the completed table top onto the leg and shelf assembly. Make sure that the table trim
pieces (H and I) rest on the legs (C) and that the table top (A) is supported by the long leg
reinforcements (E).
5. Glue and screw through the long leg reinforcements (E) into both the long and short trim
pieces (H and I) to secure the table top. Place two 2”-long screws in each of the corners.
Adding the Trim
Figure 5
The table structure is now complete. The remaining steps are to cover the table trim pieces (H
and I) with decorative molding, attach support pieces for the brass, and attach the brass trim.
1. From the 3-1/2”-wide decorative molding, cut two long molding pieces (J), each 51” long,
and two short molding pieces (K), each 12-1/2” long.
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