Illustrations #1,2 & 3 above right are drawings of a modular table frame assembly, it shows all the different types of wood pieces and methods needed to construct a light weight frame with Styrofoam. An additional option would be to use 1/4" plywood instead of Styrofoam, although it will make your module a little heavier. Plywood would reduce the amount of cross members required but will necessitate them being made of heavier more durable material. Detailed instructions on building this lightweight module are available click here.
If you desire to build a module of your own design, the following is mandatory:
- It must be 47-3/4" long x 22" wide with a 1/8" x 1/2" oak rub strip on the top edge of the male end of each module. This will make the overall length of the module 47-7/8" OAL.
- The sides and ends are made of 1/2 x 3" +0.0 -1/16" wide plywood. The outer edge piece of plywood is oak plywood for aesthetic value.
- In illustration #1 above right, there is an orange triangular piece. It serves as a leg brace and corner brace for the frame. It is made of 3/4 x 6 Solid Maple cut on a 45 deg angle.
- The module must be 40" from the floor to the top surface of the module. The top surface of the module must be flush with the top of the frame. This is for aesthetic purposes.
- Each module shall have an interface strip on the bottom of the male end. This strip must be glued in place securely and be exactly 90 deg from the end. This strip is for the interfacing module to rest upon thus enabling the top surfaces to align. This strip should be made from two pieces of wood glued together to form an "L". This can then be glued not only to the bottom of the male end but also to the inside back of the end piece. (See illustration Below) The red piece of wood should be about 3/4" square and the yellow piece should be made from stock 1/2" thick to 3/4" thick by 2" wide stock and be approximately the length of the width of the end of the module. This method only needs to be done to the male end of an interfacing module that is not of your Married Set. You may use other methods to insure your Set aligns properly within Married Modules as long as it is secure and easy to align the track.
