you nail as close into the center of the ends of the side aprons as possible
to prevent them from splitting. Nail the other end apron to the opposite
side. If the 2 x 4s are a little twisted (not unusual) then try using clamps
to pull them together so everything lines up.
Step 3
Now we’re ready for the top. The
top not only gives us a nice work
surface, it also squares up the apron.
Placethetoponthecompleted
apron and square up one corner
making sure that the top is flush to
the apron. Place a nail in this corner.
Now go down to the next corner and
square it up. Nail off this side and
continue on around the top placing a
nail about every 6”. You may need
to pull the apron flush with the top
with a clamp before nailing. That’s
ok,justbesurethatthetopand
apron are flush all the way around.
By doing this you automatically
square the apron to the top.
Step 4
Turn the top onto one of the long sides. With a
3/16” twist bit drill pilot holes that are spaced
according to fig. 1. Drill the holes all the way
through the apron. It would also be helpful to
then mark where the holes will meet the legs
and drill a pilot hole in them. If you do this
make sure that you mark the legs with
something (like the letter A) and put the
corresponding mark on the apron so you match
them up when you’re ready to screw them
together.