***I have completed the matching benches to this table and you can get the plans for the benches HERE!***
Happy Friday! Holy moly, I am so excited to share my latest build with you! I had to take a break from all the Christmas posts to share my new farmhouse table because I just couldn’t wait!
I got the inspiration from a beautiful table that I saw while I was out shopping. There is no way I could have a $1,000 (plus shipping and tax) dining table in our home with 2 boys and a toddler
So, as always, I enlisted the help of our very sweet and talented friend, Ana White! She nailed it and after her awesome plans and my elbow grease, I now have a ridiculously gorgeous, expensive-looking, grand dining table and it only cost me $125! I know, insane!
I have shared the steps I took and the tips I learned as I went. This was not challenging at all and it took me about 10 hours of work from cutting the wood to applying the finish!
Find Ana’s plans HERE!
Let’s start with the legs:
A little Gorilla Glue Wood Glue goes a long way!
Easy enough Now let’s build the bases:
I used my Kobalt sliding compound miter to make the mitered cuts.
Time to put these babies together!
Adding the decorative arcs:
I love my cordless 18-volt Ryobi jig saw. This step may seem intimidating but it is very simple! Just draw an arc on each piece and follow with the jig saw. I use my Ryobi cordless sander to sand away any jagged cuts.
Now for the table top:
I constructed the entire table top with my Kreg Jig®, Gorilla Glue and my cordless Ryobi brad nailer.
On to the finish:
I picked my favorite, Rust-Oleum Early American stain, to stain this table. I applied one-coat with a bristle brush and wiped away after 5 minutes. Tip: because this table is so big, I worked small areas at a time…i.e. legs first, one side of table top, etc. I also stained the legs, runner and table top separately before attaching.
I applied one-coat of Rust-oleum Ultimate Polyurethane (in Satin), with a bristle brush, to protect the finish.
***This table is 9 ft. and heavy (not a bad thing)! After the stain was dry, I brought the pieces in the house to assemble the table. I chose to attach the table top to the legs before pushing the runner through and this worked great for us. I also did not use wood glue to attach the table top to the legs (just wood screws) so that it can be disassembled and moved easily.***
That’s it!
Who would have thought 2×4’s and pine boards could be so fancy
Click HERE for the matching Bench Plans!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Ashley
I have added links to purchase items/tools I used in this post for your convenience!
Kreg Pocket Hole System
Ryobi Cordless Jig Saw
Kobalt Compound Sliding Miter Saw
Gorilla Glue Wood Glue
Ryobi 18-Volt Drill
Ryobi Brad Nailer
I am trying to build this table and I think of myself as a pretty good DIYer and follow directions pretty well. But I must admit this table top has got me stumped. The legs went together beautifully, however I am just not understanding the table top. My top is so weak in the middle. The 2×4 in the middle is just not holding it together. I guess I am lost on where the long 1×3’s go and the long 2×4’s go. In one picture it looks like the frame is made from the 2×4’s laying all the same (flat) and in another the picture it looks like the 2×4’s on the ends and sides are actually connected sitting up???? Can you offer any help here.
Desperate
The table top frame is 2×4’s laying flat sandwiching 2×2. There are measurements in the plans that tell you where to place the 1×3’s.
I want this table! So beautiful. Can you please tell me how the poly process works? This seems to be a problem for me. It usually comes out bumpy and not smooth and glossy like it is supposed to.
I have been trying to read and see how you attached the table top to the legs. Did you use the Kreg Jig or did you just screw it through the legs to the top??? I can’t use the apron on the table because of my son and was hoping that I could eliminate it.. Thanks..
I built this table at my wife’s request. First DIY attempt, and I think it went pretty well: http://stephenrcase.wordpress.com/2014/01/18/be-thou-the-unseen-guest-at-every-meal/ Thanks for the plans.
Wow Steve!!! This is SO GREAT! Lucky lady! Can’t believe it’s your first DIY…
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I’m a beginner & a couple of questions – When attaching the tabletop to the legs, do you screw from the top or underside, and should the kreg jig be used as well? We just bought our wood and Kreg jig today…so excited for this project!
How many people does this table seat?
I’d say 8 average adult very comfortably. You could add chairs at each end as well
There are so many different materials dining tables in the market and you can see different pictures on web. Every day you can watch different pictures and get best ideas.
Where can I get the blue prints for this table and bench?
ashley, i found your blog through a link sent me from alexandra at hometalk. i was so excited to see this! i’ve been looking for this exact farm table for over a year now; but the antiques weren’t large enough + the new tables were outrageously expensive. so perfect! yours turned out beautifully. let’s hope mine looks as good 😉
I made this table a couple week ends ago. We love it. We did it in 90″ instead of 106″ due to size of our room. I have handed out the plans like crazy! Thank you and Ana for sharing.
I am thinking of making mine 96″ but debating if I should use three pedestals or two. What did you use?
I used three and it worked out wonderful on 90″ – I tried two, but it just felt like something was missing.
I love this table and plan on having my hubby build me one. We had a friend build a farmhouse table though and after a few months their planks shrank from drying out the rest of the way and it caused gaps in the table that food can fall into and get stuck. I really don’t want this to happen with my table. Any suggestions on how to avoid this?
Brooke, you should not have that problem if he uses the Kreg Jig! I actually have built several table tops and I haven’t had that problem yet! Hope this helps:)
Ok awesome! Thank you so much!
Stunning Triple Pedestal Table. I really like it. I suggest you to please use table pad that give extra care of your table and protect from scratch and dirty stuffs.
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How many people does this table seat? I like the idea of having a bench on one side, and then chairs on the other. Would you recommend a chair design that goes well with this table please.