This potting table from CJ's miniatures follows the basic pattern of the simple table, but one side apron piece is extended to make a backsplash for the back of the table. Instead of this wide apron section being inset from the back edge of the table, it is glued across the back table edge and then glued to the remaining sections of the table apron. This is a fairly simple modification that extends the range of tables and counters you can make.
Notice the planked table top. You can make planked, rather than solid or one piece table tops by edge gluing a number of wood strips together and letting the table top assembly dry before gluing it to the apron as you would a regular table top. This method also allows you to glue in banding strips of different woods, or thin lines of brass rod to make more interesting table tops.
Add a shelf below the table top. Notice the shelf fitted between the legs of this potting bench. A shelf helps to keep narrow table legs square on taller tables, or tables which support a lot of weight.
