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Dining Booth: Table Modification/Adding Bench Seats From "Weekend Remodeling" episode WKR-306

Host Fuad Reveiz finishes the project by altering an existing table to fit the area between the benches, then adds the bench seats.

On a project difficulty scale of 1-5 (5 being most difficult), this project rates a 2.
Time of completion: 16 hours over 2 days.

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After the Remodel: the completed dining booth adds a fresh look and functionality to an unused corner.

Materials:

3/4" birch plywood
2 x 4s
Various trim pieces
Laminate edging
Brayer
Iron
Sandpaper
Nails and screws
Glue
Cardboard
Wood putty
Natural stain
Polyurethane
Paint
Primer
Brushes and rags
Circular saw
Chop saw
Table saw
Jig saw
Reciprocating saw
Drill and bits
Trim nailer
Framing nailer
Table saw
Speed square
Caulk gun and caulk
Clamps
Utility knife
Hammer
Level
Tape measure

	Figure A
	Figure B

1. Determine height desired for table and remove all table legs. Locate center of area where table will be located.

2. Mark length on one table length and cut down to size. Secure and clamp to inside of table. Center the leg and use wood screws to secure to skirt (figure A).

3. Measure for new skirt (slightly wider than existing skirt board). Rip 1x4s on table saw to desired size, then cut 45-degree corners. Add wood glue, position a few inches outside the existing skirt and secure with brad nailer.

4. Remove old end boards from the skirt. Reuse corner mounts in the new skirt corners for extra support (figure B).

5. Add putty to nail holes, primer and paint the new skirt.

6. Pre-drill seat tops at the vertical supports and attach to benches with 2-1/4" trim screws. Fill holes with wood putty stained to match the wood. Wipe away excess putty.

7. To install the table, align table center with center mark on surrounding surface. Use clamps to temporarily hold in place. Drill 3" wood screws through skirt and into the wall. Remove clamps.