How to build a rustic kitchen table

This step by step diy woodworking project is about how to build a rustic kitchen table. If you want to learn more about building a wooden kitchen table, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. This table is compact in size and therefore friendly with the pocket. You can make a few adjustments to this table with storage to suit your needs.

Invest in the best materials you can afford (cedar, pine or redwood), making sure the components are right-angled and in a very good visual condition. You could also round the exposed edges for this table to give it an extra refined look. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Rustic kitchen table plans

Building a rustic table

Materials

A – 4 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 16 1/2″ long LEGS
B – 4 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 11 1/2″ long APRONS
C – 2 pieces of 1×8 lumber – 37″ long SHELF
D – 2 piece of 2×10 lumber – 48″ long TABLETOP
E – 6 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 8 1/2″ long, 6 pieces – 11 1/2″ long SUPPORTS

1 piece of 4×4 lumber – 10 ft
1 piece of 1×8 lumber – 8 ft
1 piece of 2×10 lumber – 8 ft
1 piece of 1×2 lumber – 10 ft
2 1/2″ screws
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

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Building the sides of the table

The first step of the woodworking project is about building the sides of the kitchen table. Cut the legs out of 4×4 lumber, making sure you take accurate measurements. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the aprons and secure them to the legs with 2 1/2″ screws. Add waterproof glue to the joints, in order to create a rigid structure. Check if the corners are right-angled before inserting the screws.

Fitting the shelf slats

Next, we recommend you to join the two sides of the rustic table together, by fitting the 1×8 slats, as shown in the diagram. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the slats and secure them into place with galvanized screws and waterproof glue. Make sure the slats are horizontal and the corners square, before inserting the screws. In addition, make sure there are no gaps between the slats.

Attaching the tabletop

Lay two pieces of 2×10 slats on a level surface and center the frame of the tabletop, as shown in the image. Drill pocket holes through the aprons and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the slats, making sure you leave no gaps between the components. Add waterproof glue to enhance the rigidity of the structure.

Building the supports

In order to enhance the look of the kitchen table, we recommend you to build three rectangular supports, using the information described in the article. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the horizontal components and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the vertical components. Add waterproof glue to the joints and make sure the corners are square.

Fitting the supports

Drill pocket holes through the bottom and top components of the supports, align them with attention and secure them to the tabletop with galvanized screws. Check if the corners are right-angled before inserting the screws and adding the waterproof glue.

How to build a rustic kitchen table

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

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