2 X 4 Farm table with Maple and Walnut top

I really liked the basic table design. But since it was going in my wife's medical office I decided to make the top out of Maple and Walnut. It turned out to be a very big job. I had to Straighten the edges of the boards so that they would fit together without a space between the boards and then put them through a planer. I then glued the edges and used Kreg screws to put it all together. Surprisingly it all fits and the base sits flat and level. I spent a great deal of time measureing all of the 2 X 4s in an effort to make sure that the base was level and the angles all work.

Estimated Cost

$300

Estimated Time Investment

Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)

Finish Used

We first stained the base and then painted it white. The intent was to sand through the white paint for a used look. It did not really work so we left the base white. The table top was finished with Teak oil in order to bring out the Walnut grain. It works well but smells awful and we had to leave the top outdoors for two weeks until the smell dissipated.

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate