Build the Fancy X Farmhouse Table from 2x4s and lumber for $65. A reader favorite, this table has been built thousands of times.
We also have plans for a matching bench and lots more farmhouse furniture plans.

Preparation
4 – 2x10 @ 8 feet long
7 – 2x4 @ 8 feet long
1 – 1x4 @ 12 feet long
3” self tapping wood screws
2 ½” pocket hole screws
2” finish nails
ENDS
- 8 – 2x4 @ 11 3/8” (ends cut at 45 degrees off square, longest point measurement, NOT parallel)
- 4 – 2x4 @ 20”
- 4 – 1x4 @ 28 3/8” **
- 8 – 2x4 @ 32 5/8” CUT TO FIT **
- 4 – 1x4 @ 3 ½”
MAIN TABLE
2 – 2x4 @ 65”
2 – 2x4 @ 30 3/8” (both ends cut parallel at 45 degrees off square)
4 – 2x10 @ 96”
** For 45 degree cut tops and bottoms (easier) on the legs top and bottom (see steps 3-5 and step 10), replace these cuts with:
4 - 2x4 @ 31" (both ends cut at 45 degrees off square NOT parallel long point measurement)
4 - 2x4 @ 34" (both ends cut at 45 degrees off square NOT parallel long point measurement)
Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!
Instructions
Step 1
Step 4
And then add the curved pieces. The ends may be a challenge – what I do is first cut a 2x4 32 5/8” long with both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, ends not parallel. Then make a second cut at 45 (or more if your saw cuts higher degree bevels) degrees off square and cut that same board 28 3/8” short point to short point.
Step 8
Step 9
Step 11
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It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
Comments
brownbottom
Fri, 01/10/2020 - 13:32
Slight change to the instructions......
If I may suggest..... I've made a few of these tables and I find steps 1, 2, 3 to be simpler by changing the order slightly on some of the steps. For the two 20" 2x4 legs, it's easier to screw them together back to back first then add the horizontal 1x4 and 2x4 to the top and bottom of it, then add the 45 degree angled pieces that are essentially the braces. Unless you have high end saws etc, the 45 might not be precisely exact same every time and that will cause fluctuation in the level of the boards when you go to add the 1x4 and 2x4.. (the 90 deg top of the 2x4 and the 45 deg of the brace must be perfect level or the 1x4 will be off a bit. If you add the 45 pieces afterwards, you just set in place as far in as you can get it and then fasten. It looks perfect and this way saves a ton of time. Even if one of the cuts is off by 1-2 degrees, it's unnoticeable. The main benefit is the vertical and horizontal pieces of the legs will be perfectly square, and then the 45's are added afterwards for strength and aesthetics.
Hopefully I worded this clearly enough to get my point across. Good luck.
AshleyBane
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 21:56
Attaching X pieces if I want to use a 4x4 for legs?
What is the rather than two 2x4s? Pocket holes from the 2x4s into the 4x4?
AshleyBane
Sat, 02/15/2020 - 22:00
Apologies for the cut and…
Apologies for the cut and paste error above. What is the best way to attach the X pieces if I want to use a 4x4 for the legs rather than two 2x4s? Pocket hole screws from the 2x4s into the 4x4? Just starting out with woodworking, so any tips would be helpful. Thanks!
kelwhitt14
Tue, 05/12/2020 - 18:07
Modify plan
How do I modify this (and the bench) to be a 10’ x 5’ table?
Punkyperez826
Thu, 05/14/2020 - 13:04
Bench for Table?
Is there a bench that I can build for this table that fits right underneath it? I can't find it but thought I saw it on someone's post on Pinterest not to long ago.
sandi@leonys
Sat, 05/16/2020 - 13:04
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
I built this table as a Mother’s Day present for my mom. I modified it a little to allow for an umbrella hole and made it six foot instead of eight. It turned out fantastic!
jwat314
Wed, 05/20/2020 - 21:18
My first table
Thank you for making this so easy...what a great informative platform...I really appreciate all the knowledge and easy access information available on this site.
dclarke977
Mon, 05/25/2020 - 18:59
Can you extend this table to…
Can you extend this table to 12 foot without adding a support in the middle?
JustJ
Sun, 06/14/2020 - 14:25
How do you attach the top?
I am finishing this table up, but am at a loss as to how you attached the tabletop to the base (base was assembled with pocket hole screws). Normally the stretcher would lay flat,so you could just screw from the underside, up through that. Or the base ends are not as deep, so you can screw from the underside of those. But both the stretcher and base are too deep, or you would need a 4-1/2 inch screw. Help.
dclarke977
Tue, 06/23/2020 - 19:55
I just finished my table…
I just finished my table today and had the same question. So i took my pocket hole drill bit and drilled up a 1/2 inch into the stretcher as well as the end supports. Then i used a 4 inch wood screw. I did three on the stretcher and 2 on each end support. It’s doing the trick