Knock-down table plans

These plans are for a large 2.4m x 1m or 8'x3'4" table that is easy to assemble and disassemble.
The main purpose is to have a large dining table for up to 12, easy to set up for special occasions.
Or just a table to pile full of random stuff in the basement.

Materials

QtyDimensions
Material
Used for
1122x144x1.8 cm, 4'x8'x2/4"Sheet of plywoodTop and brackets
43.8x8.9x244 cm (standard 2x4x8' stud)Standard 2x4 studLegs, stretchers, rails
82.5" (65 mm)wood screwsAttach leg brackets
162" (65 mm)wood screwsAttach leg brackets
161/2" dowel 3" long (12 mm x 8 cm)DowelAttach stretchers
if you prefer dowels
165/8" (16 mm)Glass marblesTo serve as alignment pins for the top.

Cut list

Qty Dimensions (metric)   Dimensions (Inches) MaterialUsed for
43.6 x 8.0 x 70 cm 1 3/8" x 3 1/8" x 27 1/2" From 2x4sLegs
22.6 x 9.5 x 66 cm 1" x 3 3/8" x 26" From 2x4sStretchers
23.8 x 8.9 x 230 cm 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 90 1/2" From 2x4sRails along the table
42.5 x 1.8 x 14.0 cm 1" x 3/4" x 5 1/2" From 2x4sWedge to lock on legs
2122 x 100 x 1.8 cm 48" x 40" x 3/4" PlywoodTable top half
424 x 12.0 x 1.8 cm 9 1/2" x 4 3/4" x 3/4"PlywoodLeg brackets, large piece
813.0 x 12.5 x 1.8 cm4 7/8" x 5 1/8" x 2/4"PlywoodLeg brackets, triangle

Drawings and templates

Click here to download the drawings and templates. Dimensions are in centimeters
Make sure "fit to page" or any other scaling option is turned off before printing the PDF file to ensure the templates will be the correct size.

SketchUp model

Click here to download the Sketchup 8 model of the table

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