I made this table entirely from oak. It was somewhat more expensive than other projects I've done but my wife wanted a new coffee table so I thought why not go for it. I found hard wood to be much easier to work with than other wood. I like how it turned out. I used "Mom's Train Table" plan but added two 22 inch deep draws. A little extra storage is always a good thing!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
300.00 dollars Boy, solid oak does not grow on trees!
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax wood conditioner, Minwax cherry satin Stai , Minwax polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate