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Farm House Table and Benches

Submitted by markelll on Mon, 2011-09-12 16:28
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Farm House Table and Benches
About This Project

I wanted a big rustic farm table, didn't want to drop thousands on one from a store, so I decided to make my own!

I built it in the (formerly empty) dining room, with tarp on the floor and plastic to seal the doorways.

Was a big project and my first project so I started with the benches as this site and users recommended.

I used the farm house bench plan - just shortened the dimensions so that I could have two benches on either side of the table. Then I merged the two table plans so that I could have the top with the bread boards but legs that attached underneath (like the rustic table) so that they could be removed when we move. I'll work to upload my plans too.

Used Minwax Wood Stain in "english chestnut" and Deft Satin Wood Brushing Lacquer (instead of a Polyurethane).

From Plan: 
Farm house bench
From Plan: 
Farm house able
From Plan: 
Rustic table
Estimated Cost: 
approximately $300 (for wood, finish, sand paper, stain, screws..)
Estimated Time Investment: 
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Required Skill Level: 
Beginner
Type of Wood: 
Doug Fir and Pine
Finish Used: 
Minwax "English Chestnut" and Deft Satin Wood Brushing Lacquer to finish. I prepped the wood by sanding it down to 220 (could have done an even better job sanding, and sanded the table and bench tops even finer). Used a sponge brush to apply the wood stain, wiped off rather quickly (only a few minutes on the wood). Used brush to apply Deft Sating Wood Brushing Lacquer. Used spray can of Deft when I ran out of liquid. Didn't go on as thick. Although using a brush is more of a hassle, it had a better coat.
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Submitted by LifeofChaos on Sat, 2011-09-24 04:33. #
Very Nice

Love the table !!!

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Sun, 2011-09-25 19:18. #
Great Work

Your use of short benches makes the set more family and guest friendly. I usually hand rub my finish, I think i want to build this and probably use 0ak 2X12's (know it will be heavy).

Suggestions?

I will use it on a Florida roofed concrete deck for an outdoor dining area. Typically more formal dinners. Deck overlooks beautiful cove.

 
Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Thu, 2011-10-13 18:00. #
Can you explain how you

Can you explain how you merged the plans to add the bread boards? I would love to do the same!

 
Submitted by mikepnoland on Fri, 2011-12-30 11:30. #
plans

do you have plans for the build of this, i love how it looks and wood like to build for my family

 
Submitted by StuartD (not verified) on Tue, 2012-03-06 09:30. #
Would love to see the plans

Would love to see the plans for this!
Looks amazing!!
Are the table legs 4"x4"?

 
Submitted by Jon Guinther (not verified) on Sun, 2012-05-20 02:01. #
Plans

Can you send the plans for this to jonguinther@yahoo.com?
Thanks

 

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