This is the second Farmhouse Table we've built and this one is sooooo much nicer than our first one. The build went smoother the table top turned out more straight with less high spots. The oxidized finish is super gray due to the cold weather here.
So beautiful!
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Oxidized solution diluted with vinegar, Dark wax & paste finish wax then buffed.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
RN woodworker
Tue, 11/05/2013 - 12:40
Nice Job! Looks great! Was
Nice Job! Looks great! Was there something that you did that helped prevent high spots in the table top? I will be building a table in the near future and was curious if there is a trick to it. Thanks!
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ksmith311
Tue, 11/05/2013 - 13:39
It was really a two person
It was really a two person job. My husband held the boards perfectly straight and flat while I screwed in the pocket hole screws. You should definitely build a table, they are relatively easy and super beautiful. Plus when you get compliments you can say "Yeah. I made that."
In reply to Nice Job! Looks great! Was by RN woodworker
ksmith311
Tue, 11/05/2013 - 13:39
It was really a two person
It was really a two person job. My husband held the boards perfectly straight and flat while I screwed in the pocket hole screws. You should definitely build a table, they are relatively easy and super beautiful. Plus when you get compliments you can say "Yeah. I made that."
bclute
Tue, 11/05/2013 - 17:27
Is the table top also douglas
Is the table top also douglas fir? The finish of the top came out great. Is it the same finish as the base? I love the top and hope I can do the same!
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ksmith311
Tue, 11/05/2013 - 17:35
Thank you! The table top is
Thank you! The table top is douglas fir as well. I just bought the cheap framing lumber from the blue store which I believe is doug. fir. The finish is the same except that I waxed the top 2x with dark wax and 2x with clear wax and then buffed it. I only waxed the legs once with brown wax so it does look a little bit lighter.