Small Old English Style Farmhouse Dining Table
How to build a farmhouse table with turned legs.
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
What you need
- 4 - 3" x 3" turned legs - similar in style to these from Osborne Wood
- 3 - 1x6 @ 10 feet long (can cut exactly in half for transport)
- 2 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
- 3 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
- Table does not have drawer
- 2 - 1x4 @ 26"
- 2 - 1x4 @ 55"
- 2 - 1x2 @ 26"
- 2 - 1x2 @ 55"
- 6 - 1x6 @ 59-1/2"
- 2 - 1x2 cut to fit (approximately 33")
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- kreg-jig
- drill
- circular saw
- compound miter saw
- sander
Step by step
Step 1
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on all four sides of the apron (bottom and top edges are for attaching tabletop and bottom trim piece, bottom trim piece can also be nailed on). Use 1-1/4" pocket hole screws to attach to legs with glue, inset 1/4" from outside.
Step 2
Repeat steps for side aprons. Add cross bracing cut to fit in corners, using 1x4 material to match.
Step 3
Drill 3/4" pocket holes on ends of 1x2s. Then attach to legs with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws, then attach to 1x4 aprons.
Step 4
Build tabletop as shown in video. Then attach through apron pocket holes to underside of tabletop with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
