In this instructable I am going to show you how to make an ikea LACK table stand on two legs. Even though this is a rather simple mod, it is going to get you quite a few puzzled looks.
I originally wanted to make the table stand on one leg, but even though it is stable enough to support itself I was afraid that it could break should somebody lean on it.

After I had finished the table it reminded me of the TV show Dexter. So I spray painted a quote on it and after distressing the letters a bit sealed the surface, to prevent wear.

I built a more stable version. You find it here.

Step 1: Stuff You Need

Materials

LACK side table, 55x55 cm (from ikea)
Plywood or MDF board 1x55x55 cm
Cheap rug (mine is 80x140 cm)
Double-sided tape
Wood filler (Spatula or something else to apply it)
Paint (Paint brush)
Rectangular block of wood, 4.5x4.5x36 cm
Newspaper
Wood Glue
Long screws
Sanding paper
Optional: primer, masking tape

Tools

Drill
Saw
Hammer and chisel

Step 2: Supportive Legs

The legs of the LACK table are hollow and will not be able to hold up the weight, unless you stabilize them. I used a hammer and chisel to break through the bottom of the leg, as shown in the first picture.

To fill the leg I used a Rectangular block of wood, which I glued to the inside.

Step 3: Sliced Legs

Use the saw to remove a piece from the middle of two of the legs. You can either make a straight cut or an angled cut like me. Then fill the legs with newspaper and a top layer of wood filler.

Afterwarts I sanded the cuts and primed and painted them.

Step 4: Assembly

In order to assemble the table, drill holes in the MDF or plywood plate for the screws and stick it to the back of the carpet with double sided tape.

I removed the carped fibers underneath the legs, in order to get better stability. Then screw the legs to the table and afterwards to the MDF plate (make sure the screw heads don't stick out, or they will scratch your floor). Make sure that the two long legs support the table and attach the two shorter legs.