When it comes to woodworking, I’m a cheater. I want masterpiece results, but I love shortcuts. That’s why I like to build tables using hollow-core doors and veneer. This method is faster, easier and cheaper than solid wood construction, and the table is lighter and more stable. The first table I built this way is as flat and flawless as it was 20 years ago.
I spent about $500 on materials because I chose high-grade zebrawood boards and veneer. Built from a species like oak or cherry, a table could cost well under $300. I completed the construction in a day, then spent a few more hours applying a finish.
WHAT IT TAKES
TIME 1–2 days
COST $250–$600
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
TOOLS & MATERIALS
Basic hand tools, circular saw, clamps or pneumatic nailer
EASY RECIPE FOR AN ELEGANT TABLE
A HOLLOW-CORE DOOR is flat, strong, lightweight and inexpensive ($40 to $60), making it the perfect foundation for a table.
“SKIN” glued to the door provides a tougher tabletop. The faces of a hollow-core door are super thin and easy to puncture. The skin can be plywood, MDF or hardboard.
PEEL-AND-STICK VENEER costs a few bucks more than standard veneer, but it gives you perfect results without special tools or skills.
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