# DIY '50s Diner Table
Things You'll Need
- 4-foot by 4-foot triple layer transitional particle board, 2 inches thick
- Shelf adhesive sheet
- Wire brush
- Table top laminate
- Utility knife
- Laminate adhesive
- Paintbrush with short bristles
- Rubber hand roller
- Aluminum table edging
- Nail gun
- Aluminum table legs and fittings
- Drill with screwdriver bits
- 2-inch wood screws
Instructions
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Set the 4-by-4-foot particle board on a flat work surface. If the surface is slippery, place a piece of shelf adhesive material under the board. Wipe off the top of the wood to remove any dust. Score the surface of the wood with a wire brush to help the laminate grip the wood better.
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Measure and cut the laminate to fit the board. The laminate will cut cleanly with a utility knife.
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Apply the laminate adhesive to the top of the particle board with a short bristle brush. You’ll want an even layer of adhesive on the entire surface.
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Place the laminate onto the board and press it into place with a rubber roller. The roller will give the laminate optimal contact with the wood. Let the glue dry for 24 hours before continuing.
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Wrap the aluminum table edging around the sides, making sure that it cleanly clicks onto the top and bottom surfaces. Secure it in place with nails positioned every 6 inches.
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Turn the particle board over and lay out the leg fittings. The fittings should be at least 3 inches in from the edges of the table. Trace the fitting’s shape and mark the screw holes for drilling pilot holes.
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Remove the fittings and drill the pilot holes with your drill, making sure the bit is one size smaller than your screws.
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Place the fittings back into position and drill the screws through the fittings into the wood.
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Screw the legs into their fittings by hand.
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