Drop-leaf table

This project can be a beautiful addition to any room. Use it to seat guests or as an accent piece.

Our Drop-leaf Table Project from Brookgreen Cottage (page 106 in the September 2000 issue of Southern Living) adds a functional element to any room. With the leaves up, it can serve as an intimate dining table; leaves down, it easily becomes a sofa or foyer table.

This project was designed with the more accomplished woodworker in mind. A table saw, router, and a drill press are necessary tools. The table measures 60 inches long and 34 inches wide when open-17 inches wide with the leaves down. Plans include assembly instructions for the knuckle joint and a layout to help draw the ellipse for the top.

We built our piece entirely out of mahogany and finished it with a simple wipe-on, water-based stain and a paste wax. Other hardwoods (cherry, maple, or walnut) could be substituted. Another option would be to stain the top and paint the legs for an antique farm table look.

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