Step 5: Trim Out the Edges

Glue the edge trim to the tabletop to Build a Hairpin-Leg Coffee Table
Photo: Mark Powers
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Glue the edge trim to the tabletop so that it lies flush with the three boards when they are rightside up, then secure the trim using a nail gun.
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