Why do we make our own furniture?

I make furniture to save money.

I make furniture because sometimes that's the only way I can get exactly what my family needs.

But not too often do I talk about the REAL reason I make furniture.

I make furniture simple because I love making furniture.

Sometimes with so much going on, hurrying to try and get plans out to you, I forget this.  I forget that building is a beautiful thing, and the process is just as important as the product.  That the story behind each joint, each hand sanded board, is what really makes the piece.  

You have been asking for a Farmhouse Table with turned legs plan for years now. One of our kind readers, Patrick Hosey volunteered to build a farmhouse table with turned legs for you.  And he worked with Gabriel Gallant to create a video of the story behind building.  

I teared up watching this video.  Because this is why I love building.  It's not just about saving money and getting a table.  It's about the things in your life having meaning behind them.  That someone took their time to build something for you. 

And this table has quite a story to tell.

Enjoy building your projects as much as you enjoy using your projects.

This video was created by Gabriel Gallant with music by Patrick Hosey.  Thank you Gabe and Patrick for the beautiful video.

The beautiful table legs are contributed from Osbourne Wood.