Small Table

So, we needed a small table to go under a mirror in the master bedroom to hold the alarm clock and other miscellaneous stuff. Trying to find a table the right size was impossible. So today, we decided to try to build one.

We settled on the dimensions of 10 inches deep, 32 inches long, and 27 inches high. That placed it directly below the mirror with the same width as the mirror. It also wouldn't stick out to far as to be bumping into it.

For lumber I got one 72 inch by 16 inch end glued pine board about 5/8 inch thick. At Menards it was less than $10.

To keep with the style of the shelves in the room, we decided to go with a simple design. Simple legs, simple curves, and a simple front.


I cut all the pieces to size. My wife wanted a full set of 4 legs. So the side boards got a hole saw hole drilled into them. I used my table saw to cut up to the hole. I finished the hole on the jig saw.

I routed the top on 3 sides, since it would be against the wall. The bottom on the front board got router, but not the sides, since they were going to rest against the legs. All the edges except the top and bottom on the legs got routed. In all cases I used a round over bit.

There was a lot of sanding. I decided to use 1 inch screws to assemble it. I cut small blocks of wood out and we drilled starter holes and counter sinks for the screws.

Assembly consisted of attaching mounting blocks to the legs and front board. All were put in place and screwed to the top. I also glued all the joints for extra strength.


The table is a little wobbly due to the shoice of materials and general dimensions, so we will probably screw it to the wall after it is painted.