A lot of hard work went into this table, but Im so happy with the result. I followed Ana whites plans closely and read all the Blog comments to help out. I made the table one 1x6 board wider and 4 inches longer to fit my space better. I also used a turnbuckle and threaded pipe for the stretcher to make it look a little more like the Pottery Barn Table. I think it gives it more of an industrial look. I used a red mahogony stain and plenty of polyurethane finish. I still have to build the bench, and i'm looking forward to using the plans from this site.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
200-300 dollars
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
red mahogany stain and a satin polyurethane finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
tommirhea
Mon, 09/10/2012 - 17:44
Wowzers!!!
This looks amazing! And I thought making the farmhouse table notches were tough :)
Bergenj123
Mon, 09/10/2012 - 18:47
Re: benchwright table
Thanks...it was a lot of work, but well worth it. I have to tackle the bench next.
EmilyP (not verified)
Mon, 11/12/2012 - 05:29
Love your benchwright table - So nice!
Just one question... I like your chairs as well. Where did you get them? Yes also got to have that lovely bench to match! awesome job!
Bergenj123
Mon, 11/12/2012 - 13:49
Benchwright table
Thanks, the chairs are from Cost Plus World Market. They are the verona chairs. Funny you should mention the bench...I'm building it today. I will post it when I'm done.
Rwigleyphoto
Mon, 02/25/2013 - 20:45
Did you make just the
Did you make just the tabletop 4 inches longer or did you adjust the plans 4 inches longer for both the table top and base?
Bergenj123
Tue, 02/26/2013 - 14:05
plans
I adjusted the plans to account for the extra length and width.
blueadon
Sun, 07/27/2014 - 18:18
turnbuckle and pipe
Where did you get the turnbuckle and threaded pipes?
Bergenj123
Wed, 09/03/2014 - 21:24
Re: hardware
The turnbuckle I got from a place called tractor supply and I ordered the pipe from an online hardware company, only because one side is reverse thread and I couldn't find it at a local hardware store