So, i took some old rough cut lumber that used to be roof joists in our home. 1952 rough cut 2 x 6.
Used a table saw to rip them into 1 x 6. Then used a planer to smooth them.
Went back to the table saw used a dado blade to cut a 9/16 inch groove on the 1 x 6.
Took 1/2 inch sanded plywood, and cut a 24" x 30" sheet.
Then I used a mitre saw to cut two 25" and two 30" pieces of 1 x 6, with 45 degree cuts at each end. I slid the plywood into the grooves on 1 the 1 x 6 to make the table top.
Went back to table saw, and ripped 2 x 2 pieces, then put a jig on the table saw to taper them from 2 to 1.5 inches for the legs.
Stained the whole thing, then 2 coats of poly over all of it.
I then glued down a legend of zelda puzzle my son and i put together, then poured epoxy over it.
This was his birthday present...