Step 4: Attach Battens to the Underside

Cut two battens to Build a Hairpin-Leg Coffee Table
Photo: Mark Powers
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Cut two battens (one for either end of the table) from 1x boards that are wide enough to accommodate the hairpin-leg base. If desired, add a third, thinner batten in the center of the table for support. Secure each batten to the tabletop with six screws, two for each tabletop board.
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