I adore this table! And with bench seating…to die for…
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- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig Saw and Circular, Table, or Miter Saw
- Drill
- Countersink Drill Bit
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig – if you build frequently, invest in this one.
- Brad Nailer – optional
- 3 – 2×12 at 6′ (or 8′ if you can’t find 6′, but you will have some scrap, you can also use a configuration of other 2x boards if you aren’t able to find 2×12, you need to reach 36″ in width for the table top)
- 4 – 1×3 at 8′
- 2 – 4×4 at 6′
- 3” Wood Screws
- 2″ Finish Nails – optional
- 1-1/4″ Pocket Screws
- Pocket Hole Plugs – Paint Grade, Pine, Oak
- Clamps
- Safety Gear
- Wood Filler
- Wood Glue
- Sanding Supplies
- Paste Wax
- Finishing Supplies
- 4 – 4×4 at 30″ (Legs)
- 2 – 1×3 at 26 3/4″ (Side Aprons)
- 5 – 1×3 at 30 1/4″ (Table Supports)
- 2 – 1×3 at 58″ (Front/Back Aprons)
- 3 – 2×12 at 65 ” (Table Tops)
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Attach the Side Aprons to the Legs. These will be fastened 1 1/2″ from the top of the leg and will sit back 1″ from the outside edge of your legs. Use your Kreg Jig set for 3/4″ material and your 1 1/4″ pocket hole screws with glue.
Build the Frame // set your Kreg Jig for 3/4″ material and create your pocket holes. Use 1 1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws and Wood Glue to fasten together.
Attach the Frame to the Legs // Use 3″ Screws and Wood Glue. Frame will sit 1 1/2″ from the top edge of the legs and will be centered front to back with a setback of 1″ from front edge of legs as well as on the backside.
Cut 3 boards to length for the top of your table. Remove a 3 1/2″ square from 2 of the corners for 2 of your boards. Use a jig saw, circular saw or router for this. Then attach your table top boards to the frame and aprons using 2″ finish nails and glue.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
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Any chance you could do this for the Big Sur smoke king size bed?
oh yes! that is a beauty, consider it done!
Could you prove the cut and lumber dimensions for a table for 8. I think they are typically 96 inches long.
It is listed at 90.5” on the size. Although 96” (8’) would be easier. Any chance of providing the plans for that size? I can do the math but plans helps a novice!! Thanks