How to Build a Table #BuildIt

Building a Farmhouse Table has been on my mind for several years. I was never crazy about our hand-me-down dining set. But, I never had the time to build a table from scratch.
Now that the table is done, I don't know why I put it off for so long. Building a table is relatively easy DIY project. You basically need four table legs, 1 x 4 boards for the apron and a table top.


You can see various tabletop options on my blog post - below the photos.
I chose to work with reclaimed lumber for a true farmhouse table top. I bought reclaimed rafters from The ReUse Warehouse in Durham, NC. When I paid for it, the lumber looked like this.
But, was transformed into this.
To build the table base you'll need these materials:


4 Table legs (rope twist legs I used from Osborne Wood Products)


Table top


1 x 4 Premium Pine (poplar or other straight knot free wood)


Kreg Jig


2 Pocket Hole Screws


(you may also need different depth screws if you have a thin table top)


Tape Measure


Combination Square


Clamps


Pencil


Complete instructions for measuring & building are on my blog post below.
After following my instructions on the blog your table base should be complete and look like this.
For added support, you may wish to attach a 2 x 4 board to the center of the table base. Simply drill two pocket holes per end and attach it to the apron rail.


I have a Kreg Jig chart on the post for attaching different thickness boards together.
Follow the measurements and instructions on my blog and you'll see it's really pretty easy!
To see how I made the Rustic Wood Tabletop from Reclaimed Lumber go here: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/kitchen-dining-furniture/rustic-wood-farmhouse-table-top-from-reclaimed-lumber-buildit-8322714
Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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