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The first picture shows all the legs braced out. It's strong enough to use at this point.
To add a little more strength and help the thing sit level, I added the wire diagonal tensioners in the first two pictures. I drilled a hole in the projecting end of the four corner braces that connect the corner of the table and the midpoint of the leg. Using tie wire, baling wire, or rope, make a loop that connects the diagonally opposing holes. Stick a little piece of wood in between the two ropes, and twist until tight, just like applying a tourniquet. Tie off the wood to keep it from spinning out when it's at the desired level of tension. These wires prevent the legs from sliding outward, adding some strength, but their main virtue is the fact that tightening and loosening them can twist the table some and make it lay flat. Fiddle with it until all four feet touch the ground evenly.
The beginning photos also show a flower vase. There was already a big hole in the middle of the table, so I screwed a jar lid to the underside of the table and cut a hole in the middle of it. Fill the corresponding jar with water and thread it into the now-captive cap, and drop the flowers in from above.
Cook something up, and eat it, at your new table.
To add a little more strength and help the thing sit level, I added the wire diagonal tensioners in the first two pictures. I drilled a hole in the projecting end of the four corner braces that connect the corner of the table and the midpoint of the leg. Using tie wire, baling wire, or rope, make a loop that connects the diagonally opposing holes. Stick a little piece of wood in between the two ropes, and twist until tight, just like applying a tourniquet. Tie off the wood to keep it from spinning out when it's at the desired level of tension. These wires prevent the legs from sliding outward, adding some strength, but their main virtue is the fact that tightening and loosening them can twist the table some and make it lay flat. Fiddle with it until all four feet touch the ground evenly.
The beginning photos also show a flower vase. There was already a big hole in the middle of the table, so I screwed a jar lid to the underside of the table and cut a hole in the middle of it. Fill the corresponding jar with water and thread it into the now-captive cap, and drop the flowers in from above.
Cook something up, and eat it, at your new table.
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