1. Draw a line down the middle of the board (2 feet from each side)--this is not a cut line, but will serve as a handy reference point for marking the pieces. Mark the cutting lines as shown, again tracing around the coffee can. Darken the cut lines as indicated (in red) to create the curved edges and semicircle handles.

2. Cut out the piece of wood reserved for the tabletop support cleats and carrying clips. Mark and cut out the cleats as shown in the diagram below.

3. Now mark the slots on table leg 1 and the tabletop support. Tip: After marking the length of the slot along its outside edge, mark the width (3/4 inch) by setting one of the cleats on edge and using its thickness as a guide, as shown below right. When you cut out the slots, try to stay directly on the pencil lines so the openings won't be too tight or too loose. You can also drill a 3/8-inch hole at the deepest point of each slot to make it easier to turn the blade and clean out the corners.

4. Cut out table leg 1 and use it as a template for table leg 2. Again, use the cleat to make sure the width of the slots is exact. Finally, cut out table leg 2 and the tabletop support.

TABLETOP SUPPORT CLEATS

Measure and mark the four tabletop support cleats from the center line (here, also a cut line) and cut them out. Reserve the end pieces for the carrying clips.