Caltrop Table Assembly

Assembling a three legged Caltrop Table Base.

A few hints on how to construct a base like this are in the video as well.

There are many Iterations of this joint. If you like simple joinery that works for a variety of furniture applications, Please look into Japanese Woodworking joints, specifically making Shoji and house framing.

[Ferncraft.Pembrokeshire]

Awesome what a simple way to make the joint. Lovely demo of how it fits together.

[HadiBalhareth]

Thanks you very very much .. by far this is the best video explaining the lap joint in YouTube

[jamesdesmond]

Mat, One million Thanks ! I've been looking for a how to for a kitchen table with smaller dimensions for a glass top table.

[luchurujetakezevi]

The best explanation I've come across so far.

[mortefer]

Thanks for the explanation on the "top" image of the base - had one of the legs sticking out and was wondering whay did I do wrong!

[MrEzemont]

It's Amazing!!!!
Can you upload the planos of the cuts please? Regrads from Argentina!!

[thehudzik]

Matthew. Is there a simple way to determine that X length of wood would equal X height of table given that the legs are at angles to each other? In other words, when I start out to build the legs, can I use a method to know two things. One, the angle I cut on the top and bottom will affect the overall length or height and two, how do I determine the length of the wood will provide the height I'm looking to build to?

[mikecampbell]

Like to see more on this project. Very nice

[TMN_WOOD]

Awesome, but can you help me? What's the angle at the base? I mean I want to cut the ends to make the tabletop lay flat ? I tried 45, I thought it was obvious but was wrong

[TheCmdevans]

This weekend I should have a joinery build video up for this type of table. This will include the angles on the ends of the legs.

[Juliobrem]

If a have a 4’ 8” (140cm) round table. Whats the size of the legs that would give me a Standard Height.

[Dreia]

Mine has some screws on it and there is no angle from the top, its all flat... now its bouncing cause the screws are a little bit loose.

[walacelacerdaManhumirim-MG]

Hello, congratulations for the video. What would be the measurements of the feet (in cm) for a table between 70-75 cm high, because when you do the assembly and make these cuts at the end there is a material price. Thanks in advance for your help.

[sthaga]

how do you compute the length of lumber based on your target table height?

[shanenaughton]

Hi Matthew, great video. Do you know what the compound angle on each end of the post?
Cheers Shane

[davidcohen]

Love it! Do you know what the weight capacity is? Will this hold a 4 foot cement table?

[uzielmartinez]

Hello Matthew, do you think that may support a 6ft oak round table?

[josemanuelavalos]

Hello, good morning, you could upload a video with the measurements and how you made it. Thank you and Happy New Year

[stephenfishman]

Can this be built with half laps at at angle that results in a taller base with a small footprint?

[andrewmayes]

Thanks, I want to make a table, I think I’ll do it like this. What is the angle of the cut on the top and bottom, 45? And is the cut 1/4 the size of the leg?