This is my first furniture build! I modified the Farmhouse Table mainly by removing the stretcher, so that someone could sit comfortably at the ends of the table. I used all pocket-hole construction, so the top is one piece, made out of alternating 2x8s and 2x10s. Overall size of this table was 78" long x 40" wide, to comfortably accommodate 8 people.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Two layers of Minwax Antique Oak, followed by an Antique Oak/Dark Walnut mix. Followed by 3 coats of Minwax hand-rubbed polyurethane, then one coat of Minwax Dark Wax.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Pam the Goatherd
Sun, 02/24/2013 - 12:46
I like the changes you made!
I like the changes you made! Where did you find the 4"x4" legs, or did you build them yourself?
Korrie@RedHenHome
Sun, 03/17/2013 - 10:04
Both Blue and Orange carry
Both Blue and Orange carry 4x4 pine boards. One 10' length will make all the legs.
smitty22
Thu, 03/21/2013 - 17:46
This is exactly what I've been looking for!
I love this table! You did a wonderful job! Can you explain a little more about your modifications? Did you add any other support when you took away the stretcher? I want to make a table just like yours. I need to get rid of the stretcher too so that I can seat people on the ends.
In reply to This is exactly what I've been looking for! by smitty22
Korrie@RedHenHome
Tue, 07/02/2013 - 10:29
There are cross supports
There are cross supports under the table top, to help support the top and keep the base square. I made them out of 2x2s. Email me at redhenhome AT gmail DOT com if you have any other questions--I don't see these comments in a timely fashion!