Rustic tables can invoke feelings of a colonial kitchen or that of being in an old world farm house. The ease of making a dining room table with a simple and classic design only adds to the appeal of the table. With very little woodworking skills, practically anyone can put this table together and finish the project over a weekend.
Instructions
1. Arrange your four support frame boards into a square. Nail the boards together. If desired, use wood glue along the joint to add extra security.
2. Place a table leg inside on corner of the square frame. Nail the leg to the frame with three nails on each of the two sides of the leg. Keep the top edge of the leg level with the top of the frame. Working with the table upside-down will keep things in place without much shifting.
3. Attach the other three legs to the frame and allow any wood glue time to dry before flipping the frame over. If you prefer to have the table legs turned, be sure to leave the first 6 inches square and round the rest of the length.
4. Turn the table frame and legs right side up. Check for how level the table is at this point. Sand down any legs that are making the table wobbly.
5. Lay your four boards across the top of the table and space evenly about ¼-inch apart. Nail two nails in each board across the width of the table into the frame boards below.
6. Sand the table top and edges smooth. Apply any stain or sealant as desired.
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