I built these two end tables from the rustic x end table plans. I tweaked the original plan to make them smaller. I only used 4 - 2x6's for the top instead of using 5, and I used 2 - 2x6's for the bottom shelf instead of using the 2 - 1x12's. My top is 20x22.5 and the base is 18x18.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$12/table
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I started off with a blend of minwax classic grey, rustoleum sunbleach, and rustoleum kona (I was going for a weathered grey look). It looked good on the scrap piece i tried, but it turned a blueish grey on the tables. I then covered everything with minwax ebony to try an kill the blue tint and darken it. It ended up being a dark brown with some gray tones. Finished with minwax satin polyurethane. I spent alot more time playing around with stain colors than I did actually building the tables.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Bobcan (not verified)
Fri, 09/28/2012 - 10:36
Rustic Table
Great job ! these Rustic table are good for interior design and make a good look .I read this , have good price ,timing ,wood and also your hard work .
jhmesa
Wed, 04/20/2016 - 05:43
smaller tables
i love this! we just built the bigger one to find out it was a bit too big but we were still able to find a place for it. my husband and I are going to build your smaller version cant wait!
ChristianFro
Mon, 06/13/2016 - 12:46
I made the original and found
I made the original and found it larger than I wanted. I was going to do a smaller version like you did. How tal is yours?
ChristianFro
Mon, 06/13/2016 - 12:50
Height?
I built the larger version and found I want to tone it back a bit. How tall did you build yours? What angle cut did you end up with?