Freud® LM74R Glue Line Rip Blade

This will make the wood slightly smaller than the 5 1/2" we show below but it all works out.

Bob chose to use this Shiplap joint but you could also use a tongue and groove joint, splined joint or biscuit joint.
Set your tablesaw fence to 3/4" and cut the opposing edges of the board as show.
Cut the boards to length as follows:

• (3) Middle boards - 30"
• (2) Intermediate boards - 27"
• (2) Outside boards - 19 1/2"

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The base of the table is made by cutting four 2" X 2" X 12".

Drill 3/8" diameter holes 1/2" deep and drill the centers on through for the #6 deck screws. We'll plug these holes later.
Attach all four pieces together as shown below.

Pre-drill and countersink the screw holes.
Attach this assembly to the bottom of the table using screws and glue.

Here's a bottom view of the finished table.

Next we'll make the legs.
Cut pieces 2 1/2" wide and 27 1/2" long.
Using a taper jig like we showed you how to make in our April 9, 2004 newsletter, taper the legs from 2 1/2" on one end to 1 1/2" on the other.

On the wide end of the leg measure back 3/4" on one edge and cut the angle as shown above, this will give you approximately 15 degrees.
Round the narrow end of the leg using a band saw, scroll saw and belt sander. Be sure to maintain the length since you don't want your table to wobble.
Smooth or round over all the edges except the top leaving the top end square.

The base for the legs is made the same as the bottom of the table.
Cut four pieces 2 1/2" X 15 1/2".

Round over one end with a band saw or saber saw.
Drill holes as shown using a 3/8" bit 1/2" deep. Drill through the centers for #6 deck screws. We'll plug the holes later.
Assemble the base the same as the table bottom above.
With the table top upside down attach the legs to the bottom of the table using glue and screws.
Attach the base to the legs using glue and screws.

Plug the holes with 3/8" dowels or make your own plugs using these nifty Taper Plug Cutters.

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All that's left is a good sanding and finish. A good exterior stain and varnish will look really good on this table. Some people like to let cedar just turn gray over time. Either way this table will really look great on your deck.

Thanks Bob for sharing another great project with the RunnerDuck readers.

That's about it. We hope you liked this project. If you build it and your friends ask where you got such a clever idea, please tell them that you got it at RunnerDuck.com.