Make a beautiful little side table without one single nail! Watch the short video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKXUZdmPSvw
No Nails Harlequin Table
| Difficulty | Cost | Time | Age | Person | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Moderate
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$25 to $50
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Full Day
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You Will Need...
- E-6000 glue
- Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint
- Small hammer
- Brass thumbtacks
- Needle nose pliers
- Paintbrush
- Ruler
- Sandpaper or sanding block
- WOOD MEASUREMENTS:
- (1) 1" x 12" x 18" - Table Top
- (2) 1" x 2" x 14" - Table Skirt
- (2) 1" x 2" x 9" - Table Skirt
- (4) 1" x 1" x 24" - Legs
- (2) 1" x 1" x 5 3/4" - Crossbar Support
- (1) 1" x 1" x 12 1/4" - Crossbar Support
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Evenly glue the two 1″x2″x14″ and the two 1″x2″x9″
to the underside of the 1″x12x18″ table top to create the skirt
*Let the glue set for about 15 minutes
Next, glue the 1″x1″x24″ legs on the inside of each corner of the skirt
*Let everything dry for at least one hour
Step 2
Glue the 1″x1″x5 3/4″ pieces in between the legs about 8″ up
*Let dry for 1 hour
Glue the 1″x1″x12 1/4″ between the two 5 3/4″ pieces
*Let everything dry for at least 2 hours
With a ruler, create your harlequin (diamond) pattern
Paint the diamonds with Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint
Step 3
Paint the legs and skirt of the table and let dry
Mark the edge of the table top every inch
Holding the thumbtacks with needle nose pliers, tap them into the edge of the table
Sand the edges with a sanding block or sand paper to expose the wood on the edges
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