Well i'm trying to buid a basic table with the little twist of having the legs be able to either fold up or come off so i can move the table to my basement when its not in use. I want to use pine 3/4 in. plywood for the top, some pine 6in strips to hang off the sides, and 4 in. by 4 in. post legs. Now thats the part i don't really know how to do. These legs need to be attached well enough so the table won't fall over, but be able to either fold up or come off so i can get it through your typical doorway down to my basement. Any suggestions would help, also i only have basic hand tools, a circular saw and a drill/screw gun. Thanks for any help.. i could sure use it

 

You could box in the corners of the apron to receive the 4x4 legs.

Here is an idea if you wanted to use smaller legs and fold them.

http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/showdet...catid=82&DID=6

another idea.

http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/showdet...catid=82&DID=6

Or use a bracket such as one of these to mount and unmount the legs from the apron.

http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/showdet...catid=82&DID=6

Hope this helps.

 

Do you really want 4x4 legs? Even a 2x2 is more than adequate for a table load.

 

yah i want 4x4 legs mainly for visual effect. For the corner brackets do i just install those underneath the table top and then slide the legs in? so the legs can then slide in and out? thanks for the info so far

 

For the brackets, just install them. The legs fit on by means of the bolt in the bracket.

 

thanks for the help guys i'm getting the lumber this sunday so i'll let you know how it all turns out. thanks again

 

look under any wall-mart or k-mart store bought table and see how the legs are attached to the top. that is the brackets that chfite is refering to. That will give you a visual if you need it.

or you can get two way screws that screw into the legs and then into a reciever in the table top. They are at any hardwhare store.