How to Adjust Height on a Table

The key to adjusting the height of a table with fixed, nonadjustable legs is cutting the legs equally so the work surface is level. Don't just grab a hand saw and chop off the bottom portion of each leg. Measure twice and cut once--on each leg, of course--to adjust the table height for your specific use.

Measuring tape
Sturdy cardboard
Pencil
Scissors
Hand saw
Sandpaper

Instructions

- 1
  
  Use a tape measure to determine table height.
  
  Use a measuring tape to determine the desired height of the table.
- 2
  Measure the current height of the table.
- 3
  Subtract the desired height from the current height. The difference is the amount you will remove from the table legs.
- 4
  Cut a strip of cardboard, 2 inches by the amount you will remove from the table legs.
- 5
  Flip the table over onto its top.
- 6
  Hold the cardboard piece vertically along the side of one table leg. The 2-inch end of the cardboard should be flush with the end of the leg.
- 7
  
  Draw a straight line with your pencil.
  
  Make a straight pencil mark on the leg, along the edge of the cardboard.
- 8
  Repeat the procedure of holding the cardboard and marking with the pencil on all four sides of each table leg.
- 9
  Turn the table on its side.
- 10
  
  Use a handsaw for easy cutting.
  
  Using a handsaw, cut off the end of each table leg at the pencil marks.
- 11
  Sand the bottom of each freshly cut leg before flipping it over and using your newly adjusted table.

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