How to Build a Low Cost Table from Common Pine

Learn how to build a sturdy, attractive table using common pine—perfect for museum displays, workshops, or home use! In this video, Dale C. Maley shares step-by-step instructions to create a 12"x36" table with mortise-and-tenon joinery for added durability, featuring practical tips for adapting the design to any size or height needs.
Discover essential woodworking techniques, including:
• Smart use of 1x4 and 2x4 pine, with all actual dimensions clearly explained for precise results.
• Mortise and tenon joints for robust construction, with details on sizing, engagement, and how to mark mortises with templates.
• Tips for using tools like table saws, mortising machines, drill presses, and optional hand tools—making this project accessible to both beginners and experienced woodworkers.
• Guidance on finishing with fruitwood oil stain, polyurethane, and amber shellac to achieve a beautiful match for display cases and mock fireplaces.
• Bonus: See how the finished table supports 3D-printed models and posters in a museum setting.
Whether building for a display or crafting a custom table at home, this fun, lightweight project is easy to modify and budget-friendly. Watch now to learn practical woodworking methods that ensure your table is both functional and attractive!
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