Make table legs out of books!

Step 5 Threading the books onto the rods.

This part is actually quite fun. It involves lots of stomping and pushing and you might want to do it where no one will see you.

I had everyone who came out on smoke breaks staring at me.

First, fit the nut onto the bottom of the rod. Make sure it is secure and line up the bottom of the nut with the bottom of the rod. You can also apply some glue at the point if you're worried about stability.

Now you will begin the great threading/gluing/book stomping process.

I will detail this in another lovely sketch.

(The basic process involves squirting glue all over the bottom book, and then threading the next book onto the rod. Put glue on top of that book and thread the next book onto the rod. Continue this until you read the desired height.)

You'll want to alternate the books a bit as the spines will always be thicker than the page end. This will keep the legs from leaning too far to one side. I have a picture showing this as well. :D

When you come to the top, press down on the books to compress them and secure the top nut. You'll want the books to be VERY tight at this point. The more crowded the rod, the less wobbly it will be.

Let the finished legs sit overnight so the glue can fully dry.