How to Build a Bistro Table

Bistro tables are wonderful accents with almost any type of space, whether it is your home or for throwing a party. These types of tables are versatile and used both indoors and outdoors because they legs made from all-weather wickers or other durable products.

Items Needed:

• Wood


• Table saw


• Rabbets


• Dadoes


• Router


• Screws


• Wood glue


• Clamps


• Drill


• Rail Caps


• Finish


• 1/8-inch by 1-inch by 16-inch aluminum bars, 4 total  


• Measuring device

1. Cut four legs measuring about 28 inches or higher or lower depending on how high you like the table.


2. Cut eight rails. The rails should be about a third the size of the legs. Use the router to cut a groove in the rails.


3. Glue and then screw the rails together in the shape of a square.


4. Attach dadoes and rabbets to the legs and square frame.


5. Screw and glue the frames to the dadoes and rabbets to all four legs.


6. Clamp the rail caps and secure with glue to the rails.


7. Cut 25 thin strips of wood that are three inches shorter than the end rails, then cut in half to form the slats for the table top.


8. Cut grooves into the center, top, and side rails of the table top by using the router.


9. Cut pegs into slats to attach to the center and side rails.


10. Connect the slats and rail together and secure with clamps and glue.


11. Attach top rails to complete the table top.


12. Connect the table top to the base with screw.


13. Paint the finish and screw aluminum bars to the rail caps.