Resize a Coffee Table

I picked up a coffee table that didn't really fit the couch space. I thought about buying a new one, but I notices the table was solidly constructed of hard wood and decided to reshape it.

First disassemble the table.

Cut a section out of the table top.

Remove a section from the aprons of the same width as was removed from the table top.

Glue a strip of wood between the sections of table top and apron where the wood was removed.

Remove any excess wood.

Remove the old finish. Use a combination of sanding and card scraping.

Remove a desired length from the bottom of the 4 legs.

Cut a few strips of wood to attach to the corners of the table top.

Secure the structure.

Stain the table.

Apply a finish. I used Danish Oil

Glue floor protectors to the bottom of each leg.