How to Build an Easy-to-Build Pub Table

Measure a circle 34 inches in diameter onto your 36-inch pieces of wood and fiberboard, using a tape measure. Measure a circle 22 inches in diameter onto your 24-inch piece of wood. Mark guide points on all the circles with a pencil.

Cut the circles out of all three pieces of wood, using the band saw and circle cutting jig. Follow your guide points.

Attach the 22-inch circle to one end of your pre-cut post by drilling the 6 1/2-inch wood screws into the bottom in a square pattern, using the variable-speed drill. This is the base of the table.

Attach the 34-inch circle of fiberboard to the other end of the post by drilling the 4 1/2-inch wood screws through the top and into the post, using the variable-speed drill.

Paint a thick and even coating of wood glue onto the top of the table, using the small paintbrush. Place the 34-inch, one-inch-thick circle carefully onto the top of the fiberboard. Clamp the table tightly at four points and allow to dry for 24 to 48 hours.

Remove the clamps and sand the table with the sander and medium-grit sandpaper on a medium to high setting once the glue is fully dry. The objective is to remove any rough edges and to even out the surfaces of the table. Pay special attention to the edges of the tabletop; work the sander to create a slightly rounded, even finish.

Sand the table again, using the fine-grit sandpaper and a low speed. This will create a smooth finish. Sand any areas you cannot reach with the sander by hand, using fine-grit sandpaper.

Stain the table with the medium-size paintbrush and set aside to dry for 12 to 24 hours. Once the stain is dry, apply a final coat of high-gloss varnish to the table with the small paintbrush. Set aside and allow to fully dry.