40 ■ POPULAR WOODWORKING
Tile-Topped Table
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17 Pre-fi nishing the top before
assembly and grouting the tile will
save headaches and provide a bet-
ter overall look to the piece.
18 The same goes for the table
base. Where glue will be applied, a
little blue painters tape will leave the
wood bare to ensure a better bond
with the glue.
19 Glue up the two ends of the ta-
ble fi rst. Because a fi nish is already
in place, use scrap pieces between
the legs and the clamps to keep
from marring the wood.(^1718)
20 No need to wait on the end frames to dry. The apron
and top stretchers can be glued in place by standing the
base up on an even surface. Just clamp across the top
stretchers at this point.
21 When glued and tapped into place, the pegs them-
selves apply the clamping pressure against the shelf.