First, this table came out amazing because I started with amazing plans. I went off the plans for a few minor tweaks and also added some accents that are not part of the original plans.
Our table is 100" long due to the size of the room. This allowed me to keep the three pedestals and still have the table look appeasing to the eye. Kept it at 40" wide and 30" high give or take a 1/4".
The two tweaks from the plans I can remember at this point are my long rails at the sides of the table do not extend the length of the table. The two end pieces are 40" instead. This is because I didn't buy long enough 2x4s and only realized this once I got to those cuts. Not a big deal, I'm actually happy with the result. The second tweak is no inner rounded edges. 2x4 lumber is rounded on all four edges. Within the interior of the table, I wanted flush contact with all pieces. Since cutting one edge off of a standard 2x4 would bring it to about 3.25" wide thus effecting the overall width of the table, I decided to rip down and plane a 4x4 then route the out edges to get that round edge back, but on one side.
As for the the add-ons that the plans didn't call for... For one, I added accent lag bolts spray painted to a similar color of the table at the four corners of the top and two on each leg kicker. These bolts are for esthetics only. The six bolts going through the legs into the 2x6 lock the 2x6 and the legs into place so they can't slide apart.
Lastly, I created wide wire wheel using a lag bolt and 5 5" brass fine wire wheels to give the table a distressed weathered look. This is difficult to see in photos but in person looks really nice. My favorite feature of the table.
Lastly, I stained the table with White Wash Pickling. As soon as I finished spraying and wiping, I went to the briarsmoke then vigorously wiped it away to bring out the white underneath, especially on the knotted areas.
Overall, I couldn't be happier with the table. I want to thank everyone who posted photos of their tables. They were all an inspiration me and my build. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me any time!
Thank you,
Jerry
