I am interested in the 10-Foot Rectangular Patio Table in Old-Growth Redwood. Is it possible to make it with just 4 legs?
Yes, we can make our 10-Foot Patio Table with just 4 legs. In this case, what we normally do is recess the legs on the ends in a bit more. It actually looks good to do this. Instead of having the apron recessed under the tabletop 4 inches on all sides, we’ll recess the apron 8 inches on the ends and 4 inches on the sides. The reason we do this is not structural but due to weathering. These tables often are left outdoors for years, and if the sun bakes the table on a particularly hot day with the legs so far apart, the tabletop can end up drooping a tiny bit in the center. It’s rare (this has happened to 2 tables from hundreds we’ve built) but to avoid it ever happening again we made this change. If your table is going to be in partial sun, under a covered patio, or in an area that is not known for very hot summer days, we can just leave the apron at 4 inches around all 4 sides.
