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Beernerd.app - Week 5 Die Table Build

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How to Build Your Own Beer Die Table (Step-By-Step Guide)

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Materials Needed

Wood & Hardware 🌳

• 1 sheet of 4x8 plywood, cut in half
  Tip: BCX plywood is stronger and easier to finish than OSB.
• Two 2x4s, each cut to 6 ft
• One 2x2, cut into four 12" pieces
• 4 undermount 2x4 brackets
  (We used stake holders, but any brackets will work.)
• 16 bolts (½"–1½") with matching nuts and washers
• A handful of screws (1½"–2")
• 2 lag bolts (¼" × 5")
• 2 wing nuts
• 2 sawhorses (for the table to sit on)

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Tools Required 🔨

• Circular saw or table saw
• Drill with:
  • Phillips head bit
  • Twist bit
  • Countersink bit
• Wrench
• Wood filler

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Figure A - Sketch ✍️

Figure B - Final Render 💻

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Step-by-Step Build Guide 🏃‍♂️

1. Cut Your Wood to Length

Cut your plywood, 2x4s, and 2x2 pieces according to the materials list.

2. Choose Your “Good Side”

Decide which side of the plywood will be the tabletop.
Place the good side face-down for drilling and assembly.

3. Mark Bracket Locations

Measure and mark bracket placement:

• Install the 2x4 brackets about ⅔ of the way down from the center of the plywood on both sides.

4. Drill Pilot Holes

On the bad side, mark your drill points and use a twist bit to make pilot holes.
Remember: pilot holes go from the bad side through to the good side.

5. Countersink the Bolt Holes

Use a countersink bit on the good side so the bolt heads sit flush.

6. Attach the Brackets

Insert the bolts from the good side and fasten the brackets on the bad side using washers and nuts.

7. Install the 2x4 Rails

Slide your 6 ft 2x4s into the mounted brackets.
They should fit snugly with slight wiggle room.

8. Prepare for the 2x2 Supports

On the cut edges of the plywood:

• Drill 3 evenly spaced pilot holes per side (12 total)
• Countersink these holes
  These will be used to mount the 12" 2x2 pieces.

9. Attach the 2x2 Blocks

Screw the 2x2 blocks from the good side down into place.

10. Drill for the Lag Bolt Connections

Clamp each pair of 2x2s together.
Use a twist bit to drill a clean hole through both pieces.

11. Add the Lag Bolts

Slide the ¼" × 5" lag bolts through the holes and secure them with washers and wing nuts.

12. Flip & Finish

Turn the table upright and:

• Fill all visible screw/bolt holes with wood filler
• Sand smooth once dry
  Optional: paint, stain, or seal the surface.
  We recommend sealing it to protect the table from beer and moisture.

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All Done! 🥳

You now have a sturdy, collapsible beer die table that sits securely on sawhorses.

If you have questions or need clarification, feel free to email me: 📧 sacco@beernerd.app

Cheers! 🍻