Build a farmhouse table with turned legs! Free plans from Ana-White.com

Preparation
4 - Portsmouth Large Dining Table Legs from Osbourne Wood
4 - 1x10 boards @ 8 feet long (save scraps to use for benches!)
2 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
2 - 1x4 @ 24 1/2"
2 - 1x4 @ 66"
2 - 1x3 @ 30 1/2"
4 - 1x10 @ 78" Angle supports cut from scraps
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!
Instructions
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
In reply to I wanted to make a ten foot by Sugarman (not verified)
patrickhosey
Thu, 10/11/2012 - 09:58
You can use furniture grade
You can use furniture grade plywood no problem. You just have to mask off the edges. It's totally up to you but I would avoid using edge banding on a table top. It would just be super cheesy. Again that's your choice though. You can totally use a dowel jig to do the same thing I did using the tenon jig. If you have a kreg jig then you can mix the two as well. If not, you'll need some long clamps.
Sugarman (not verified)
Thu, 10/11/2012 - 17:24
I plan on putting some kind
I plan on putting some kind of molding on the edges. i have a nailgun and compressor so it will be a cinch. I also have a kreg pocket hole jig. It is a great tool. Pocket hole versus dowel, which would you recommend? Also your table is 8 feet long. Do I have to modify the plans at all to go to 10 feet? Maybe add another crosspiece?
Sugarman (not verified)
Thu, 10/11/2012 - 17:36
Also any recommendations for
Also any recommendations for the wood I use? Oak has a bolder grain which doesn't really work because i am going for a more refined look. I mostly work with maple. That should be fine, no?
claydowling
Fri, 10/12/2012 - 04:55
10' table changes
If you are looking for a 10' table top, you'll probably have trouble using plywood for the top, since plywood longer than 8' is uncommon. Getting solid wood that long won't be a problem though.
The biggest problem for you using real wood is that you'll have to glue up the top, which means you'll be using a hand plane to flatten it. That's very easy to do with some basic tools. The Mastering Hand Tools DVD has a good section on how to do it.
I'm working on a big project with maple, and I can tell you that it's miserable to plane to get a smooth surface. Oak is hard but it's a lot easier to work than the hard maple I've been using. One of the reasons for the popularity of cherry and walnut is that it's easier to work.
SarahBeth (not verified)
Wed, 10/24/2012 - 17:57
The table is awesome and the
The table is awesome and the video is a work of art! So wonderful.
fireperry
Fri, 07/15/2016 - 12:37
length of table
Can you make the table longer?
brianan
Fri, 05/22/2020 - 10:18
Seems like the video is gone…
Seems like the video is gone? :(
Dianne Kynaston
Thu, 11/26/2020 - 14:28
Want to try it
Want to try it