Free plans to DIY a farmhouse table with beautiful turned legs. This country style dining table is substantial and beautiful. Step by step plans from Ana-White.com
Preparation
- 4 - Osborne Wood Husky Dining Table Legs
- 2 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
- 2 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
- 7 - 2x6 @ 72" long (you may consider using 2x6 tongue and groove for a easier finishing option but as shown in photos, I used 2x6s kreg jigged together and then sanded flat on top with a belt sander)
- 2 1/2" pocket hole screws
- 2" finish nails
- wood glue
- 2 - 2x4 @ 58" (side aprons)
- 2 - 2x4 @ 26" (end aprons)
- 2 - 1x2 @ 26" (end apron trim)
- 2 - 1x2 @ 58" (side apron trim)
- 7 - 2x6 @ 72" (tabletop boards)
For long term durability and more professional results, I recommend using a pocket hole joinery system for wood joints. Here is a video with tips for using a pocket hole jig:
Instructions
Step 1
First things first, drill all the pocket holes in the aprons. You'll need two per apron end, and then ever 8" or so, a 1 1/2" pocket hole facing upward for attaching the tabletop later on.
When you go to attach the legs to the aprons, make sure you have the pocket holes pointing upward - I make this mistake all the time - doh! - but you are probably way smarter than me!
Step 2
This is really just to add that decorative touch to the underside.
Another option for those of you with a table saw is to use 2x6s for the aprons and then cut a small groove with the tablesaw at the base of the aprons to give the look of multiple boards.
NOTE: You can also add corner cross supports, but we found the table really didn't need it. It's up to you!
Step 3
Now build the top. If I can say anything about this top it's this: GET STRAIGHT BOARDS. Mine were a little crooked and so I ended up having to use long bar clamps to pull everything together tight as I attached pocket holes.
Clamp, clamp and clamp!
If your ends end up a little off, no bigge there, just run a circular saw down the ends to clean them up.
I think part of this table's charm is the planked top, but to make it more functional, we belt sanded the top flat, and then silicone any gaps to prevent food from sticking in cracks.
Not trying to scare you - this wasn't hard - it's just my sister's got kids between 6 months and 9, and we are preparing this table for real life use and abuse.
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
Ana White Admin
Wed, 01/27/2016 - 14:06
Top
http://www.ana-white.com/2013/05/staining-and-finishing-tabletops
daneleven
Sat, 03/05/2016 - 14:57
Drawers
Has anyone tried this plan with drawers in the table ?
rutledgeac
Mon, 07/18/2016 - 11:27
Silicone cracks in table top
Ive searched all over and cant find any info on the silicone trick for the table top. I have a 3 year old and 8 year old and it would be greatto not have to worry about stuff in the cracks. What type os silicone did you use and did you apply before or after the stain and polyurethane? Thanks!
Shoshana Turin
Mon, 08/01/2016 - 17:50
Expanding
I cannot wait to try this out. It's so beautiful and exactly what I am looking for! If I wanted to make it longer, say 96 inches instead of 72, can I follow the same plan or would I need to make adjustments?
Thank you!
cjcameron
Sun, 12/04/2016 - 06:22
Is there a farmhouse table
Is there a farmhouse table plan with drawers available?
In reply to Is there a farmhouse table by cjcameron
Ana White
Mon, 12/05/2016 - 15:00
http://www.ana-white.com/2016
http://www.ana-white.com/2016/06/free_plans/small-old-english-style-far…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeTGItL24lE&t=46s
JMN17
Fri, 12/09/2016 - 18:41
Chair/rug
May I ask what's where you purchased the chairs and the rug?
Ezmerelda1969
Tue, 12/19/2017 - 07:22
Husky farm house table
Can you please tell me the colors you used on this table?
Abrangham15
Tue, 01/23/2018 - 17:45
Table top wood
What kind of wood did you use for this table?
Slehrke
Sat, 02/24/2018 - 10:49
Length of table
Can the length of this table be extended and still have the same strength? I need a 10 to 12 foot dining table.
garyc
Mon, 09/03/2018 - 12:37
Joining boards for a table top
Does anyone do any preparation to the boards before joining?
Thanks in advance.
In reply to Joining boards for a table top by garyc
Brian Famous
Tue, 09/04/2018 - 07:13
Joining depends on your boards, and tools.
If your boards are perfectly straight, you don't really NEED to do anything to them for these small pieces. But boards are rarely straight, so if you have either a table saw or a jointer you would want to straighten them first.
Personally, at a minimum I like to glue the boards together using parallel clamps and biscuits or floating tenons to help ensure the top edges are aligned and flat.
You could also use pocket screws to help hold the boards together, but these are only a substitute for the biscuits or tenons.
garyc
Sun, 09/09/2018 - 08:54
Thank you for resonding.
Thank you for resonding.
Ryan57ford
Sun, 09/09/2018 - 08:00
Make sure the edges are square too
like the last poster said, make sure the boards are straight, but I would also make sure the boards are square too. too many times when I go to put it all together you realize the boards have a bit of a in and out down the length, so I usually will use my table saw and just take a a tiny bit off the sides so all the boards lay flush with one another.
garyc
Sun, 09/09/2018 - 08:57
Thanks for responding. I don
Thanks for responding. I don't have a table saw but, I'm thinking of using a router with a straight bit, on a router table, and shaving a little off that way.
firejake1033
Sun, 03/03/2019 - 15:04
A shorter table
I love the look of this table, but want to make it 40" x 40". My question is do I use 4x4 legs or build a pedistal for it? Would the 4x4's be too bulky and not leave enough space for legs of the people sitting at the table?
tablemakeover
Thu, 10/31/2019 - 19:41
Old world table legs
Hello,
Love the table but where do I find the directions on how to do the finishing of the legs?
Thanks, Pam
tmwhite13
Tue, 06/16/2020 - 12:40
table plan
dinning room table idea
colinusher
Fri, 08/21/2020 - 02:07
Larger version strength issue
Hi from France, hoping you can help... we love this table design. We are looking at building one 126 x 60 inch.
Do you think we will need extra support/strengthening for this size?
'hope you're well
Kindest
Colin
sherrik
Sun, 09/13/2020 - 09:27
Husky farmhouse table to wedding cake table
I had seen this and contemplated making it several times. When my daughter got engaged and we planned an on farm wedding, I knew this would be the perfect cake table. My niece helped me with the build. The stain and milk paint finish on the legs worked perfectly and crackled and chipped as desired. Only thing I didn’t like was the the silicone to fill the cracks didn’t last well. Boards were picked out of the pile at Menards. It still looks great two years later and my daughter bought a bigger house so she now has room for it in her dining area. Couldn’t get picture to post here but if go to community brags it is there.
WinginSue
Fri, 09/17/2021 - 10:58
Kreg Jig
Hi Ana,
I hope you are still monitoring this. What is the Kreg jig you are using? The link is no longer valid. Oh and those table legs for $50 are now $260! LOL
Thanks