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Trim the Table Top to Length

Trim the top of the table to length

Trim the Top of the Table to Length

(c) 2006 Chris Baylor licensed to About.com, Inc.
Remove the clamps from the table top assembly (assuming, of course, that it has dried overnight).

Using a clamp-on straight edge and a circular saw with a sharp finishing blade, trim one end of the unit square to the long edges of the top, as shown in the picture.

Then, measure 25-1/4" from this cut edge, and trim the top to length using the straight edge and circular saw.

Measure the width of the table top, and if it exceeds 15" in width, trim an even amount off of each side so that it meets the final 15" width.

We also need to prepare the drawer fronts for final assembly. Cut two pieces of clean 1x6 hardwood to 12-1/8" x 4".

Sand both the table top and the drawer fronts, as once again, it is easier to sand before assembly.

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