This step by step woodworking project is about wooden diy 6 feet wood farmhouse bench plans. If you want to make a sturdy farmhouse table with a rustic look, this X-shaped leg project might be right for your needs. This wood bench seat is easy to build but it features a neat design. See my other DIY projects HERE.
We recommend you to invest in the best materials you could afford. Therefore, you should buy weather-resistant lumber, such as pine or cedar. Always take accurate measurements before adjusting the size of the components at the proper size. Drill pilot holes trough the components before inserting the wood screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. See all my Premium Plans HERE.
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6ft Farmhouse Table – Free DIY Plans
Building a farmhouse table
Materials
- A – 4 piece of 4×4 lumber – 32 1/4″ long, 2 pieces of 4×6 lumber – 22″ long BASE
- B – 8 piece of 4×4 lumber – 14 1/4″ long BRACES
- C – 2 piece of 2×4 lumber – 68″ long, 1 piece – 15 1/4″ long SUPPORTS
- D – 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 45″ long, 2 pieces – 2″ long STERTCHER
- E – 5 pieces of 2×8 lumber – 57 1/2″ long, 2 pieces of 2×8 lumber – 36 1/4″ long TABLETOP
- 3 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 8′
- 1 piece of 4×6 lumber – 4′
- 3 piece of 2×4 lumber – 8′
- 4 pieces of 2×8 lumber – 10′
- 3 1/2″ screws, 2 1/2″ screws
- 2″ nails
- wood filler , wood glue
Tools
- Kreg Jig
- Safety gloves, glasses
- Miter saw, jigsaw
- Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
- Drill machinery and drill bits
Time
- One Day
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How to build a farmhouse bench
Building the bases
The first step of the project is to build the base for the farmhouse table. Use 4×4 lumber for the components, as show in the diagram. Use a saw to make the angle cuts to the both ends of the beams, for a decorative look. Moreover, you need to make notches to the top supports, so you can fit the 2×4 supports that will hold the tabletop. Use a circular saw to make parallel cuts inside the marked areas and then remove the excess with a chisel.
Assembling the side frames
The next step of the project is to assemble the side frames. Use 4×6 lumber for the vertical supports. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the support, on both sides. Insert 2 1/2″ screws and add glue to the joints to lock everything together tightly. Make sure the edges are flush and add glue to the joints.
Fitting the x shaped braces
Use 4×4 lumber for the X-shaped braces. Use a saw to make the 45 degree cuts to both ends of the braces. Align the edges with attention, drill pilot holes and insert 3 1/2″ screws to lock them into place tightly.
Fitting the tabletop supports
Use 2×4 lumber for the top supports. Use a saw to make a 45 degree bevel cut to both ends of the supports. Center the supports into place and then secure them to the 4×4 supports with 3 1/2″ screws. Use 2×4 lumber for the support that hold the long supports together. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the 15 1/4″ slat and then secure it to the supports with 2 1/2″ screws.
Building the tabletop
Building the tabletop
Use 2×8 lumber for the tabletop components. Drill pocket holes through the slats, as shown in the diagram. Add glue to the joints and then insert the 2 1/2″ screws.
Fitting the tabletop
Center the frame of the table to the top. Drill pilot holes through the stretcher and supports, and then insert 2 1/2″ screws.
Fitting the stretcher
Use 2×4 lumber for the stretcher. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the beam and then secure it to the side frames with 2 1/2″ screws. Center the stretcher into place and make sure the corners are square.
Fitting the decorative stretcher pieces
Attach decorative 2×4 pieces to the exterior of the table, as shown in the diagram. Use glue to lock the decorative pieces into place.
Finishing touches
6ft Farmhouse Table Plans Free
Fill the holes with putty and then smooth the surface with 120-220 grit sandpaper. Apply a few coats of paint or stain to enhance the look of the table. See the matching bench plans here.
6ft Farmhouse Table Plans
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13 comments
Hi I love this table,I’m going to make it this weekend..But I don’t see the plans for the bench.Are they available? Thanks jason
Of course I have plans for the matching benches. See here: http://howtospecialist.com/finishes/furniture/farmhouse-bench-free-diy-plans/
Thanks! I love my table and benches they turned out amazing!
Good job!
Tanks of you
I built the benches on your website and I love how they look. My question is will they fit under this matching table? Or do I need to make the table longer?
They won’t fit
Do you see any issue with extending the top by 6″ on each side? I’d like a 7′ table. Leg placement could be modified if need be I suppose.
You can do that
Looking to build this table. On the bottom of the base the piece that is 3-1/2” in. Is that added on and if so what is the dimensions of that piece. I assume it’s just a piece of 4×4 but how thick ?
1×4 cut at 3 1/2″
The stretcher has two pieces just glued and screwed on the end of legs??
Paul
What kind of wood did you use? We were thinking of using pine for the legs and oak for the table top.