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I wanted to build a nice lego table for my niece and nephew, so I hit the web to get some inspiration. I found a table that I really liked for sale at toys-r-us, so I decided to print a few pictures, buy some lego base plates and see what I could come up with. I could have purchased the table from toys-r-us but I know I can build a higher quality, better looking version than the one for sale. I made the lego table out of some cherry lumber and applied a water based urethane for the top coat.

When picking the finish, I wanted something that would enhance the cherry, so I settled on Enduro-Var from General Finishes. They claim that it adds some amber to the wood, giving it the same warm feeling of an oil based finish. After applying 4 coats, I agree. It's an excellent finish and I will be using it again.

For the joinery, I used traditional mortise and tenons, with the tenons being 3/8" thick. I cut the mortises first at the router table and the fit the tenons last using my dado stack at the table saw. I used this joinery method for both the top frame and the bottom base.

And finally, I use liquid nails to attach the lego base plates to the removable table top. This was a fun project and I can't wait to deliver it to my niece and nephew. They will love it!

Final Dimensions:

Length: 24 1/8"

Width: 24 1/8"

Height: 19"



Supplies used: (Note: these are affiliate links to amazon. All proceeds help me to continue to make YouTube videos and to support this site)

Semi-Gloss General Finishes Enduro-Var: : http://amzn.to/1muJIOQ

Foam brushes: http://amzn.to/1OpZl52

Lego Base Plates: http://amzn.to/1muJLdx

Liquid Nails: http://amzn.to/1muJO9k