The steps you followed to make the legs are spot on. That said, there’s lots that could go wrong in the build. First, you have to confirm that the miter saw is accurately set to 45 degrees. Very few set stops on a miter saw are accurate. If the angle is a degree off you are not going to get parallel planes for the feet and the top. You did not uses a stop block to ensure that the length of the legs were precise. A variation of even a 1/16” could result in one leg being shorter than the other. You cut the half laps to 3-1/2”, but you did not allow for the trimming of the rounding of the edges. Thus, the fit of the joint was loose. I’m sure the leg you built had variances from the intended dimensions. They were minor to be sure, but there was a lack of attention to detail in the work.
This is great! Making a console table and want to do a similar X base with 4x4s. Below are the dims. How long do the two boards need to be to achieve the height? Hight of table with top 30-31” Width of table top is 18”, length is 51. Any other tips are appreciated
Hey man great video! Did you cut legs 29” or 39”? Didn’t really catch what you said. Trying to make one for a project. I want the table to be 29” in height.
As others have said the saw noise was crazy loud. Also with a sliding miter saw you can make those half lap cuts instead of using the circular saw. Easier IMO.
yeah definitely easier if you set up the stop, This was like the first time actually making half lap joints, I would use the miter if I had to make them again. Sorry for your ears, was the first video I made.
Looks great, these were the steps I wanted to take so its nice to see someone pull it off so effortlessly. After a glue up these legs will be super sturdy it seems. I wonder how you would screw them together instead of glue so that you can dismantle it.
What a great video, exactly what I was looking for to help me make my first side table. Starting small. Can I just glue them together with wood glue after this process? Also, how do I attach it to my table? Sorry for all the questions I’m also new to woodworking, just finding my way around atm. Thanks for sharing the video it’s super helpful 😀
My client was putting granite on top of these so they just screwed in some plywood from the top and then put on the granite. but I would probably add a piece that goes across the top and then use the brackets to attach the table top.
What is the second measurement for making the notch? Because 19 1/8 from both long points leaves you with a huge gap. And your diagram has 1’ 7 13/16 from LP. What did I miss because this 4x4 is trashed now.
sorry I just now saw this, I think I just traced the thickness of the connecting 4x4 to get the exact size because depending on how much you plane off it would be different.
yes. thats coorect, normally i do 20 to 25 degrees but you have to be very careful while cutting coz a slight off degree can ruin the pieces or you will have to spend more time correcting it.the lesser the angle more height
It's going to depend on the thickness of the wood, but it didn't budge when I sat on it, so it should be strong for any good heavy duty table top, The person I made it for is putting a granite slab on it.
I usually have my seating around 20 inches tall, so i would probably do something that 15 wide by 19 tall, that would make the length of the peices around 24" But then that would change the angle and no longer be cuts at 90 degrees.
im sure you must have figured it out by now, but just fr someone else who is new and reading this, what i do is , first mark the 45 deg angle, then measure from the lowest point of the angle from one side to the other side lowest angle, mark the length you want then cut the 45 degree angles on both sides, remember the highest tip of the angle will come to same plane as the lowest angle once assembled so measure from lowest sides of angles. i m sure there is an easier method but since im new too and learning this is my way of doing it. takes a few times of measuring when u try it fr first time so use a pencil so tht wrong markings can be erased. after a few attempts i got the hang of it :)
The steps you followed to make the legs are spot on. That said, there’s lots that could go wrong in the build.
First, you have to confirm that the miter saw is accurately set to 45 degrees. Very few set stops on a miter saw are accurate. If the angle is a degree off you are not going to get parallel planes for the feet and the top.
You did not uses a stop block to ensure that the length of the legs were precise. A variation of even a 1/16” could result in one leg being shorter than the other.
You cut the half laps to 3-1/2”, but you did not allow for the trimming of the rounding of the edges. Thus, the fit of the joint was loose.
I’m sure the leg you built had variances from the intended dimensions. They were minor to be sure, but there was a lack of attention to detail in the work.
Great video. This is how youtube should of stayed, small production with awesome information.
I appreciate that! Thannks!
When you clamp the speed square, shouldn't the heel be on the side closer to you? That would prevent any slippage of the speed square.
This is great! Making a console table and want to do a similar X base with 4x4s. Below are the dims. How long do the two boards need to be to achieve the height?
Hight of table with top 30-31”
Width of table top is 18”, length is 51. Any other tips are appreciated
Great job! Do you have a copy of the two detailed drawings from the 2:45 mark you could share?
Hey man great video! Did you cut legs 29” or 39”? Didn’t really catch what you said. Trying to make one for a project. I want the table to be 29” in height.
As others have said the saw noise was crazy loud. Also with a sliding miter saw you can make those half lap cuts instead of using the circular saw. Easier IMO.
yeah definitely easier if you set up the stop, This was like the first time actually making half lap joints, I would use the miter if I had to make them again. Sorry for your ears, was the first video I made.
Looks great, these were the steps I wanted to take so its nice to see someone pull it off so effortlessly. After a glue up these legs will be super sturdy it seems. I wonder how you would screw them together instead of glue so that you can dismantle it.
I had a 4x4 connected in between them so I used a 6 inch lag bolt to hole them to the middle piece
What a great video, exactly what I was looking for to help me make my first side table. Starting small. Can I just glue them together with wood glue after this process? Also, how do I attach it to my table? Sorry for all the questions I’m also new to woodworking, just finding my way around atm. Thanks for sharing the video it’s super helpful 😀
My client was putting granite on top of these so they just screwed in some plywood from the top and then put on the granite. but I would probably add a piece that goes across the top and then use the brackets to attach the table top.
What is the second measurement for making the notch? Because 19 1/8 from both long points leaves you with a huge gap. And your diagram has 1’ 7 13/16 from LP. What did I miss because this 4x4 is trashed now.
sorry I just now saw this, I think I just traced the thickness of the connecting 4x4 to get the exact size because depending on how much you plane off it would be different.
thanks man but can u increase audio a bit
Very helpful! Thank you
nice video, helpful, though audio is very low, i was struggling to hear what you are saying, but miter saw sound ripped my ears apart
thanks man that was useful
Thanks!
How much weight will those legs hold?
This is probably a dumb question but. If I wanted them taller I would need to change the angle of the cuts right ?
yes. thats coorect, normally i do 20 to 25 degrees but you have to be very careful while cutting coz a slight off degree can ruin the pieces or you will have to spend more time correcting it.the lesser the angle more height
How many amps do you suggest the circular saw to be?
Awesome video Mr. Walters, also do you think you would this be a project to do in woodworking?
maybe in advanced if you're wanting to make a table
How much weight do you think a table with legs like that can hold?
It's going to depend on the thickness of the wood, but it didn't budge when I sat on it, so it should be strong for any good heavy duty table top, The person I made it for is putting a granite slab on it.
Great looking video but you need to sort out the volume for playback, wow
What measurement would you use for bench legs?
I usually have my seating around 20 inches tall, so i would probably do something that 15 wide by 19 tall, that would make the length of the peices around 24" But then that would change the angle and no longer be cuts at 90 degrees.
Could this hold a concrete table top
I haven't tried but I'm sure it would be strong enough
nice video! I have a question the table I'm using this design for is 30inch in height and 30inch in width, how long should the 4x4 be?
im sure you must have figured it out by now, but just fr someone else who is new and reading this, what i do is , first mark the 45 deg angle, then measure from the lowest point of the angle from one side to the other side lowest angle, mark the length you want then cut the 45 degree angles on both sides, remember the highest tip of the angle will come to same plane as the lowest angle once assembled so measure from lowest sides of angles. i m sure there is an easier method but since im new too and learning this is my way of doing it. takes a few times of measuring when u try it fr first time so use a pencil so tht wrong markings can be erased. after a few attempts i got the hang of it :)
Is that miter saw 10 or 12 inch blade?
this one is just a 10" miter
Good job bud. Keep up the good work. #Wheelzwoodworking By: Chad "Wheelz" palmer
Thanks! Will do!
Have to turn the volume up to hear dialogue only to have my eardrums burst when you start the mitre saw :-(
Sorry, it was my first video I ever made, I know how to edit the sound better now!
You have to splain more thank you
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