DIY Dining Table: Pottery Barn Inspired Farmhouse Table

Learn how build a beautiful dining table from scratch, inspired by the Pottery Barn Stafford Reclaimed Pine Dining Table. Total cost: $233.59 (plus tax) #diy #woodworking #woodworkingplans

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I shot this video (and most videos) with a Canon 70D using a Sigma F1.4 30mm Art lens. Shot at 1080p, 29.97fps. I use a Manfrotto Tripod as well as a slider and a stabilizer for handheld shots. This particular video had a lot of shots done as time lapses or handheld video from my iPad and iPhone and I used a Kessler Jib for the shots of the finished table.

[LRNDIY]

A quick note on the end caps. I’m not sure I’d honestly recommend them. The problem is that the wood will shrink and expand more in one direction than the other, which means that while the table top may move a bit in one direction, the end cap, by virtue of being perpendicular to the rest of the top, will move in the other direction. On my table this has resulted in a bit of a lip. Nothing huge, but not what I hoped for. I’d recommend leaving the wood out for several weeks first, or possibly omitting the end cap altogether. Another option is to create an end cap (for the lip) by cutting off 1.5" from the table top and then attaching that to the bottom of the ends - to help match up the skirts. I attached the end caps with glue and brads at first, followed up with some pocket hole screws from the bottom side. If you're just doing the skirt method, then I'd recommend screwing them in from the bottom using 2.5" countersunk screws. The end cap dimensions (as shown in the plans) are 3’6″ W x 3″ H x 1.5″ D.

As for the side skirts, it’s just a 2×4 ripped in half and then glued, tacked and screwed onto the table top. I countersunk all of the screws and that one worked out pretty well. The side skirts are 7’9″ W x 1.5″ H x 1.5″ D.

[dlozano]

I came across this video when I started researching how to make a dining room table. I have zero carpentry experience so I wanted something easy, this wasn’t as easy as I was looking for but I was up for the challenge. With your instructions and some google research (and a little guidance from the guys at my local Home Depot) I made a version of this table. It’s far from perfect and may not last me forever but it looks amazing and I did it all by myself! Thanks for your tutorial.

[gordo]

The bandsaw texture trick was worth the price of admission alone! Fantastic! Great trick. Thank you.

[Jazbot]

This is the first hardware-store-wood diy table that I've found on youtube that doesn't look like a hardware-store-wood diy table.

[KickDrumKid]

I ended up using 5-1/4 stock for the top. Then finished the edges and end boards with 1-1/2. A little more expensive but you save a lot of time shaping, sanding and getting edges straight. Plus it has far less inclusions in the wood than 2X stock. Also, make sure you lay table top boards out in opposite ring patterns. This will reduce cupping, warping etc. Will post pictures once it is assembled. Great tutorial! Thank you LRN2DIY!

[davidjanuszewski]

A suggestion, when flattening the top, use a straight/flat 2''X4''X5' with 60 grit paper glued-on, just slide this across the table at different angles to high-lite the lows and highs of the top.. I have used this process myself and am very pleased with the out-come...

[lumptoast]

Fantastic Video!!!! I love the table, the instructions and (I'm geeking out here) but the animation of the lag bolts going into the wood. Very nice touch. I wasn't planning on it but the look of the bandsaw marks really gave it that high-end distressed feel. Gonna go make a sammich with some grey poupon now. Thanks again!

[nwinburn]

This one is one of the best I've seen!!!

[ronaldmobleyjr]

Thank you. I built this table after watching you. My wife loves it.

[ALIDIY]

You know what man I cherish everyone that cross my path in life you are awesome bro I am going to make this table thank you and have a bless and wonderful life.

[juzergulamali]

THIS LOOKS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. SUPERB JOB

[SoSodaddy]

One of the Best DIY Table I ever seen.

[thenakedcarpenter]

Your bandsaw technique for getting the re-sawn look is genius!

[steele.harter]

Dude, you’re the best for posting the build measurements! That’s awesome! Very helpful! Thank you!

[dwindlefoddl]

For those who don't have a bandsaw but a table saw..buy a dado set to make the cut out for the base bottoms...make sure you use your table saw sled ...worked perfect for me..if you don'twant to buy a dado set you can still use your table saw sled to make those cuts, running your board across the blade..does take time but still works...if you don't have a table saw, use a miter saw saw with stop block..making several cuts then clean it out

[path]

Thanks for the free video. The table looks great! I had to cut down a massive oak tree in my yard (leaning too much towards house). Then I had a sawyer come in to cut it up into pieces. I will use part of your plan to make a table for a relative. I hope to have a table made from my own wood from my own land.

[eddiebailey]

That cut out on yhe bottom is to help it set level and to counter act imperfections in the floor on the the floor

[BronkBuilt]

Great looking table. I echo the concerns on wook movement. Also, for the cutout on the bottom of the legs you can leave the bottom flat and come back and add small blocks on both sides to create the "cut out". I don't have a bandsaw so that is what I would do.

[maym]

I love it.Beautiful.My favorite diy dinning table

[cleokey]

This table is beautiful and will last several generations. I plan on printing out the cut list and modifying it to fit my needs. I.am now a subscriber and look forward to seeing other projects you build. Thanks for the terrific video.