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D.I.Y. breakfast table

By Ozito PXC

A pair of hands resting on a timber breakfast table holding a book and cup of tea from bed

Overview

Enjoy breakfast in bed with this D.I.Y. breakfast table. This step-by-step guide will help you create a beautiful custom piece to help you start the morning right. The table is made from one piece of Merbau timber laminate accessorised with elegant handles. (The table is easy to paint if you’d like to customise it.) All you need are a few reliable and versatile Ozito tools to bring this piece to life.

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.

Steps

  1. 1

    Measure it up

    Measure and mark two lines 220mm in from each of the ends of your piece of timber. Clamp it down securely and cut along the lines using a circular saw.

    The long length will form the top of your breakfast table. The two shorter lengths will form the legs.

    Circular saw cutting through timber
  2. 2

    Set up the sides

    With one of the short lengths of timber (one of the legs), use a 3mm drill bit to drill three pilot holes 12mm in from the longer edge. For the neatest result, countersink these holes so that a screw can sit flush.
    Hands holding drill to make pilot hole near edge of timber
  3. 3

    Assemble the table

    Run a bead of wood glue along the short edge of your top piece. Align the top and leg pieces of timber and screw them together using three screws.

    Hands squeezing a bead of wood glue along thin edge of timber

    Repeat steps #2 and #3 for the second side of the breakfast table to create a ‘U’ shape.

    Man driving screw into timber to create ‘U’ shaped table top
  4. 4

    Add the handles

    Select the position you’d like to fix your chosen handles in. Using a pencil, mark where the fasteners will need to be inserted through the handle holes. Repeat this step for the opposite side of the table. Drill a 3mm pilot hole through the marked handle positions.

    Hands holding a pencil and measuring tape to mark handle holes on timber

    Green Bunnings hammer
    Tip: If your handles are all secured from the outside, the pilot holes will only need to be drilled halfway through the timber.
    Hands using a power drill to drill a pilot hole through brass handles into timber
  5. 5

    Add the finishing touches

    Before assembling the handles, sand any rough edges and apply a sealant, stain or paint to your table. Once done, fix the handles to your table using the fasteners provided with your handles.

    Now your table is ready for use!

    A pair of hands resting on a timber breakfast table holding a book and cup of tea from bed
  6. 6

    Ready to give it a try?

    Check out the Ozito PXC range to find the tools you need to get started.
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Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.