Dining room table plans

This step by step diy project is about dining room table plans. If you want to learn more about building a rustic wooden table for your dining room that features turned legs, pay attention to this project. Follow the instructions and pay attention to the diagrams and build the large wooden table in just one weekend, even if you are a beginner when it comes to woodworking.

You should always plan everything from the very beginning, in order to prevent costly mistakes and to save time. Taking into account the neat design, this dining table can match the style of any living room. Mark the cut lines on the slats before making the cuts and use a jigsaw to get the job done. If you are looking for other designs or sizes, you should check out the rest of the furniture plans.

There are a few tips that you should take into account, if you want to get a professional result. Therefore, take accurate measurements and use professional tool when making the cuts or when drilling pilot holes. Align the components at both ends and add waterproof glue to the joints, if you want to create a rigid structure. Round the exposed edges with sandpaper or by using a good router. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building a dining table

Materials

A – 4 pieces of 3 1/2″x3 1/2″ turned legs – 29″ long LEGS
B – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 29 1/2″ long, 2 pieces – 84″ long APRONS
C – 3 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 32″ long MIDDLE SUPPORTS
D – 7 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 84″ long TABLETOP
E – 2 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 38 1/2″ long BREADBOARDS

4 turned legs – 29″
1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 10 ft
8 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 8 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

Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts
Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws

Time

One Week

How to build a dining table

Building the sides of the dining table

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the sides of the dining table. If you want to enhance the look of your woodworking project, we recommend you to use 4×4 turned legs. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the aprons and secure it to the legs using 2 1/2″ screws. Leave no gaps between the components and make sure the corners are square.

Building the frame of the table

Next, you need lock the sides of the dining table together, as described in the diagram. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the aprons and secure them to the legs using 2 1/2″ screws. Recess the aprons for about 3/4″, in order to get a professional result. Make sure the corners are square before inserting the screws.

Fitting the middle supports

In order to enhance the rigidity of the structure, we recommend you to fit 2×4 supports to the tabletop. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the aprons using 2 1/2″ screws. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are square. Place the supports equally-spaced.

Building the tabletop

Building the tabletop for the dining table is easy, but you need to use certain techniques. Drill the pocket holes to the 2×6 slats, as shown in the diagram, and lay them on a level surface. Insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock everything together, after adding glue to the joints. Make sure the edges are flush and leave no gaps between the components.

Fitting the bread board ends

Fit the bread board ends to the tabletop, as described in the diagram. Leave no gaps between the components and insert 2 1/2″ screws to lock everything tightly. Make sure the edges are aligned before inserting the screws.

Attaching the tabletop

Lay the tabletop on a level surface and center the frame with great attention. Pay attention to these steps, otherwise the end result won’t be professional. Drill pocket holes through the aprons and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the tabletop. Leave no gaps between the components.

Dining room table plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. In order to get a professional result, fill the holes and the gaps with wood filler and let it dry out for a few hours. Check if there are protruding screws and fix this issue, if necessary.

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