Gary Poster, with essential assists from Galyn Norwood, Phiroon Phihakendr, Jose Quijada, Pavandeep Kalra. If you're a beginning woodworker and a bit intimidated by the thought of building something difficult, give our Simple Breakfast Table Project a try. It's easy and requires only a handsaw, hammer, and drill.
Materials are readily available in stock sizes of yellow pine.
The apron is constructed of 1 x 4s with simple butt joints. Tapered 2 x 4 legs are bolted to the apron. The top consists of two 1 x 12s and one 1 x 8. The legs can be tapered with a handsaw or on a table saw using a simple jig detailed on the plans. The table shown measures 30 x 66 inches and comfortably seats four, with enough room for two additional diners at each end.