[1] Submitted by Ana White [2] on Mon, 2012-06-04 11:00 [1] Additional Photos [3] [4] Page 1 of 17
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Whitney from Shanty2Chic [6] and I teamed up to help you get that designer look without the price tag! Whitney has a family of seven, and wanted to build a sturdy and strong farmhouse table with a little bit of fancy to it to dine on outdoors this summer. From Whitney: This is my very favorite build yet! I have been in serious need for an outdoor table to seat my family of 7. When we stumbled upon a beautiful, long farmhouse table from Anthropologie, I knew it was love at first sight. Everything was perfect about it... Except that $2,000 price tag... Ouch. That hurts to even write. But... I knew who to call to help me make my Page 4 of 17
own at a very small fraction of that cost! This baby only cost me $65! OF COURSE the center piece is also DIY - so make sure you head over to visit Whitney at Shanty2Chic [6] to get all the details, lots more photos, and a peek at her construction process! Thanks Whitney!!! Summary: Build X Farmhouse Table from 2x4s for $65!!! Free DIY plans from ana-white.com. CategoriesProject Type: Table Plans [7] Dining Table Plans [8] Room: dining room [9] Skill Level: Intermediate [10] Style: Farmhouse Style Furniture Plans [11] Estimated Cost: $50 - $100 [12] Dimensions: Dimensions are shown above. Dimensions: Page 5 of 17
4 2x10 @ 8 feet long 7 2x4 @ 8 feet long 1 1x4 @ 12 feet long 3 screws, 2 ½ PH screws, 2 finish nails Cut List: ENDS 8 2x4 @ 11 3/8 (ends cut at 45 degrees off square, longest point measurement, NOT parallel) 4 2x4 @ 20 4 1x4 @ 28 3/8 ** 8 2x4 @ 32 5/8 CUT TO FIT ** 4 1x4 @ 3 ½ MAIN TABLE 2 2x4 @ 65 2 2x4 @ 30 3/8 (both ends cut parallel at 45 degrees off square) 4 2x10 @ 96 ** For straight cut legs replace these cuts with: 4-2x4 @ 31" (both ends cut at 45 degrees off square NOT parallel LP) 4-2x4 @ 34" (both ends cut at 45 degrees off square NOT parallel LP) Page 6 of 17
General Instructions: Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck! Step 1 [13] Build four of these. I d simply countersink screws from the backs into the ends of the cross braces. Page 7 of 17
Step 2 [14] Then just laminate two with glue and 2 finish nails from each side. Step 3 Page 8 of 17
[15] And add the top/bottom. You can use 2 screws here and glue. Step 4 Page 9 of 17
[16] And then add the curved pieces. The ends are going to be a challenge what I do is first cut a 2x4 32 5/8 long with both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, ends not parallel. Then make a second cut at 45 (or more if your saw cuts higher degree bevels) degrees off square and cut that same board 28 3/8, short point to short point. Practice with your saw to get the perfect cuts. Step 5 Page 10 of 17
[17] And screw the bottom on... Step 6 Page 11 of 17
[18] Followed by the little feet... Step 7 Page 12 of 17
[19] I'd recommend 1 1/2" PHs and 2 1/2" PH screws here... hide on top and bottom edges Step 8 Page 13 of 17
[20] Then the cross braces Step 9 [21] Step 9 Instructions: And finally the top! If you are using the table outdoors, leave a little space between the boards for water drainage. Page 14 of 17
Step 10 [22] And for the alternate ends like Whitney did - just use 45 degrees off square cuts. Step 11 Page 15 of 17
For more photos and construction details, please stop over and visit Whitney at Shanty2Chic! [6] Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. 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. Source URL: http://www.ana-white.com/2012/06/plans/fancy-x-farmhouse-table Links [1] http://www.ana-white.com/2012/06/plans/fancy-x-farmhouse-table [2] http://www.ana-white.com/users/ana-white [3] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810951_13388256 27.jpg [4] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810952_13388256 Page 16 of 17
27.jpg [5] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810953_13388256 27.jpg [6] http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2012/06/fancy-x-farmhouse-table.html [7] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/project-type/tables [8] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/project-type/dining-tables [9] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/dining-room [10] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/skill-level/intermediate [11] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/style/farmhouse [12] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/estimated-cost/50-100 [13] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810955_1338825 [14] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810956_1338825 [15] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810957_1338825 [16] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810958_1338825 [17] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810959_1338825 [18] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810960_1338825 [19] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810961_1338825 [20] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810962_1338825 [21] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810963_1338825 [22] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154810966_1338825 Page 17 of 17