I am looking to build this table. The design is simple and I like the basic style. I do not have a Kreg Jig to drill pocket holes to attach the 2×4 rails to the legs. How else could I secure these without going through the outside of the leg? Its going to be outside for the summer and moved to a garage in the winter so they need to be as sturdy as possible.
Wood – Connecting a 2×4 and 4×4 post
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Best Answer
The following is a fairly classic way to do this.
The 2 by 4s get glued and screwed to the table top with a diagonal cross piece at the corners.
The legs then get placed and screwed or bolted to the diagonal so it gets pulled tight.
If you use lag screws, or the like, the legs come off pretty easy for storage.