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Grooming Table

For the project you will need: Common hand tools, a skill saw, hobby knife (X-acto)
Parts list: 4' X 2' X 3/4" sheet of plywood, 4' X 2' outdoor carpet, small can of carpet glue,
plastic glue spreader, banquet table leg kit.
Total cost? Approximately $40.00

table-1 Just your basic table legs. We went through four sets before we found a set with all the mounting screws in it. Make sure you check.
I used 3/4", pressure treated, outdoor grade plywood for the tabletop. We want durability. This table will be abused over its lifetime.

Table-2 Mount the legs to the sheet of plywood. I had to remount the legs because I forgot to leave a space on one side for the grooming arm (the right side). Remember to center the legs from side to side. Also, if the table is too tall, you can cut down the legs. The leg caps go on later.

table-3 Take out the skill saw and round off the corners. Use whatever curve you want. OK, the picture in the previous step already has rounded corners. I took the picture after I did the cutting.

table-4 Time for the tabletop. Follow the instructions on whatever brand of carpet glue you found and a plastic trowel. I chose a plastic trowel because they're cheap and clean-up is easy. Throw it away! Place the carpet over the glue and push out the air bubbles. Don't worry about trimming the carpet just yet. Place items on top of the table to keep the carpet from trying to roll up. Or you can place the table upside down on a flat surface.

Table-5 After the glue dries, take the hobby knife and trim off the overhanging carpet.

Here's the finished product. It's not as fancy as the one the big boys have but it's functional. I've noticed that most people throw a towel over them anyway. Click on the picture for a better view.
OK, you want fancy....

Table-7 The trim I'm nailing on is 3/4" floor and carpet trimming. It's bent in on both sides and makes a real nice edge. I know there is a company that makes proper table trimming, but our local Home Depot doesn't carry it.

Easy, wasn't it? My table has been dropped, used as a lunch table, left outside in the rain, and traveled all over the state in the back of an open trailer. It hasn't warped yet. We still throw a towel over it, but it looks cool. I intended to build a grooming arm but I couldn't come up with a suitable clamp. Mail order solved that problem.

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Last update: 21 Jun 2000

	Just your basic table legs. We went through four sets before we found a set with all the mounting screws in it. Make sure you check. I used 3/4", pressure treated, outdoor grade plywood for the tabletop. We want durability. This table will be abused over its lifetime.
	Mount the legs to the sheet of plywood. I had to remount the legs because I forgot to leave a space on one side for the grooming arm (the right side). Remember to center the legs from side to side. Also, if the table is too tall, you can cut down the legs. The leg caps go on later.
	Take out the skill saw and round off the corners. Use whatever curve you want. OK, the picture in the previous step already has rounded corners. I took the picture after I did the cutting.
	Time for the tabletop. Follow the instructions on whatever brand of carpet glue you found and a plastic trowel. I chose a plastic trowel because they're cheap and clean-up is easy. Throw it away! Place the carpet over the glue and push out the air bubbles. Don't worry about trimming the carpet just yet. Place items on top of the table to keep the carpet from trying to roll up. Or you can place the table upside down on a flat surface.
	After the glue dries, take the hobby knife and trim off the overhanging carpet.
	Here's the finished product. It's not as fancy as the one the big boys have but it's functional. I've noticed that most people throw a towel over them anyway. Click on the picture for a better view. OK, you want fancy....
	The trim I'm nailing on is 3/4" floor and carpet trimming. It's bent in on both sides and makes a real nice edge. I know there is a company that makes proper table trimming, but our local Home Depot doesn't carry it.