How to make your own round side table

Step 1 (a)
Start by cutting your pine panels into the following sizes: 45cm wide x 66cm tall (main base), 21.7cm wide x 66cm tall (tall base leg), 21.7cm wide x 42cm tall (short base leg) These will form the base of the table.

Step 1 (b)
For the tabletop and shelf, cut two pieces as follows: 45cm x 45cm (tabletop), 45cm x 22cm (shelf). To make a round tabletop, make a simple compass out of a nail, string and pencil to make a circle that has a diameter the same size as the widest piece of wood, i.e. 45cm.

Step 2
For the shelf, make a semi-circle that has a radius the same width as the smallest piece of wood, i.e. 21.7cm. Use a jig saw to cut these out and sand the edges smooth.

Step 3
Prime the three base wood/legs with Resene Quick Dry. Once this has dried, give it a light sand with a fine grit sandpaper.

Step 4
Paint the base wood with Resene Green Meets Blue in Resene Lustacryl. Fleur used a small microfibre roller for a nice finish. Leave the paint to cure overnight.

Step 5
Use wood glue to glue the short base wood into place in the middle of the largest piece of wood. Secure it with screws by screwing in from the other side. Make sure you countersink your drill holes so that the screws sit flush with the wood.

Step 6
Attach the last remaining piece of wood to the opposite side. Glue it first then screw it into place.

Step 7
For the tabletop and shelf, stain it with one coat of Resene Colorwood in Resene Red Beech followed by Resene Teak. Allow to dry then seal with two coats of Resene Aquaclear.

Step 8
To secure the tabletop and shelf to the base, glue them in place first and then add blocking so you can screw into the base and then into the top and shelf from underneath.