Our Dining Room Table – Guest Blogger!
Since it is the day before Friday (otherwise known as Thursday), we wanted to share with you another of our Top 5 contestants in the “Coolest Space in Your Place” blogs! Ellie Sibiga has graciously agreed to share her husband’s blog post about how they made a fantastic dining room table. An impressive DIY, pay close attention and watch the table take shape right before your eyes!
Farmhouse Table Details
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Posted By: Tommy Sibiga
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This Dining Room Table has been a labor of love….so to speak. It’s been fun to try out new tools and new techniques and I’ve learned a ton for the next time around. This has really felt like the first time building something this substantial from the ground up. Here’s how it all started.
I recently came across this blog, ana-white.com. It’s an amazing resource for do-it-yourself builders with great detailed building plans. So far, I’ve used a couple plans for inspiration and techniques but have yet to follow one to a “t.” This is the plan that lead to motivating me to build the table; http://ana-white.com/2009/12/plans-farmhouse-table-knock-off-of.html. I also went to Restoration Hardware and checked out the table with my own eyes. I noticed a couple of crucial differences between the Ana-White plan and the actual Restoration Hardware table that I wanted to implement. The Restoration Hardware table used big wide planks for the tabletop (so I used 4-2×12’s for the top), they also had big beefy table legs and cross beam (so I used 4×4’s), and I also really liked that they had two 15” extensions that could be added on (so I included that in my design).
The big problem with wanting to use 4×4’s for the legs is that nobody really sells 4×4’s unless they are pressure treated. So I had to purchase a majority of the wood from a local mill, Siewers Lumber, which meant that it cost more than just using framing 2×4’s.
The first thing that I did was cut the 2×12’s, 2×8’s (for the breadboards), and 4×4’s to length. I then notched the 4×4’s out. To notch it out, I used my table saw. I set the blade to the height that I wanted and then made the first cut and the last cut. I then made subsequent cuts in between, hammered out the little slivers, and then swerved the 4×4’s around on the table saw to smooth it all out. I strategically left about a 1/4” for the 4×4’s to still out just enough to give it some definition. I did the same for the 2×4 that was the stretcher along the bottom. Once I did this, it created a really strong foundation that would hold together by itself. This is what it looked like.
Once I dried fit it together, I went back and tweaked it some more to make it more subtle. I also then began the process of distressing it all which included banging the legs on the concrete at the end of my driveway, hammering chains against the wood, hammering the wood, scratching with screws, etc. I also put a first coat of stain on things. Once the base was done, I focused on the tabletop. I used my Kreg jig for the first time to drill all the pocket holes on the underside of the 2×12’s. I spaced them out about every 12”. My plan was to construct the entire tabletop outside and then after I put together the base in the dining room, that I would move the massively heavy tabletop onto the base. The planks were real heavy but one-by-one, I would place them together, clamp them down, clamp them together, and then screw in all the pocket screws. This was my first time clamping things together….and I love it. I don’t think I’ll build anything else again without clamping.
Anyways, I didn’t take any pictures of that step or some of the next couple steps. To complete the base, I needed to cut, distress, stain, and use the Kreg jig to drill holes, for the side aprons and end aprons. I moved all of these pieces into the empty dining room and constructed the base. I also added some 2×4 support beams about every 24”. Once I had all that together, we hoisted the entire tabletop onto it. Here’s what that looked like;
I then attached the bread boards using all my clamps. Once that was done, I secured it to the base from the underneath. I countersinked some screws through the 2×4 supports and then also had some pocket holes through the 4×4’s. Once I had it all together, I decided to sand down some of the areas that weren’t quite flush.
I put another coat of stain on it to finish it off (Dark Walnut). I ended up not liking it and thinking that it was too dark. So I decided to sand the entire tabletop down.
After a test strip with Briwax, Special Walnut, and American Classic……I decided to go with the original Dark Walnut stain. But the good news was that it made the distressing a little more subtle. I also learned that I love this Briwax wood wax. So after a coat of stain, I used the Briwax (Light Brown) to finish off the table top. The awesome thing about the Briwax is that it makes the table real smooth and gives it a nice consistent shine.
I did the same finish on the 15” extensions. BTW, those were just two 2×8’s screwed together with the Kreg Jig. I then attached some 2×2 strips on the underneath to slip into the table. I notched out the base 1.5”x1.5” to allow for a nice tight fitment. I used my router to get it to the right depth. I also used the router for rounded off edges on everything. Here’s the table with the extensions (total table lenth with extensions is 126”!!!!!)
Here’s how the extensions work;
Here’s some other close-ups;
And here’s some of my favorite spots. I think these add some awesome character to the table;
UPDATE!
Clicking on this link will take you to the cut list and shopping list.
We also now have new and improved plans for those of you who are starting this project. (Please send us pictures of your table- we’d love to see it!)
Finally, if you are not into “doing it yourself,” that’s okay too! This is the etsy shop I usually recommend… They do a great job and have very fair prices! Good luck!
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Looks awesome!
Amazing! What a wonderful piece!
Gorgeous and unique details! Thank you for sharing.
These pieces rellay set a standard in the industry.
really like! We are looking for ideas for a breakfast nook table that looks old. thanks!
So impressed! Absolutely love it, and especially your creativity in figuring out how to make the extensions.
Thanks everyone for all of the great and positive feedback! We were very lucky to have all of our finalists from our contest write guest blogs about their spaces.
Just curious what type of wood you used.
I have made this same table from Ana White. She has great plans on her site. I am pretty sure that he used standard Douglas Fir. The same wood they have at Home Depot really cheap and what builders use to frame houses. The majority of build time for me was sanding down the wood to make it smooth. The table turned out so nice that I ended making a second one that I sold to my aunt.
I am in LOVE with your dining room!!! Do you mind giving info on where you got your curtains and the paint color? Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi, Nicole. Thank you so much for the kind words.
The curtains are from Pottery Barn, they’re the Silk Dupioni curtains in “Wheat.” http://www.potterybarn.com/products/dupioni-silk-pole-pocket-drape/?pkey=csilk-drapes.
The window hardware is from Lowe’s (double-rod) and tie backs.
The color is “Mushroom” from Martha Stewart’s paint line. (We bought it at Home Depot).
Hope that helps! The Sibigas
I just wanted to know if the top boards came with all those nice divots, pits, and scared marks or if they were added? If they were added what items or techniques did you use.
thanks
All the wood used was brand new wood that I distressed myself. Unfortunately, there’s no real scientific method I used….I simply took whatever I could find in my garage and started to bang it against the wood. I used pieces of chain link, my hammer, a screw driver, a really corse threaded screw, and some other abrasive items. For the table legs I even tried just banging it against the concrete outside my home.
My recommendation…..take a piece of scrap wood and start banging things against it and see what marks you like. My inspiration was from our favorite blog “Young House Love,”
Check out their blog post and video….. http://www.younghouselove.com/2011/04/making-new-wood-look-old/
Hope that helps,
Tommy
Impressive! This post is very helpful for apartment renters who are looking for cheap ways to re-invent their home. Why not turn the old into something new!
LOVE IT! This is the EXACT table I want my husband to build us! We have 4 kids and like to entertain so something this size is great. The best part of course is the amazing look! LOVE IT!! GREAT JOB!! Thanks Kristy from http://www.apronsandapples.blogspot.com my crafty DIY blog
Beautiful table, exactly what I’ve been looking for. I’m going to have my husband build me one for Christmas. What type of wood did you use? Oak, Pine, etc?
For that table I used Fir for the table legs and then pine from Home Depot…..now when I build tables I only used kiln-dried pine from a local mill.
Knocked my socks off with knowldgee!
Heather,
Thanks so much for the comment……feel free to browse our website for more details and other ideas. The table blog post can be found here;
http://www.tommyandellie.com/Site/Home/Entries/2011/8/4_Farmhouse_Table_Details.html
I’ve made several other tables since that one and I always use kiln dried pine from a local mill. I had to call around for a while to find a place that had kiln dried pine 4×4″s…..most only have either pressure treated or fir.
Thanks again,
Tommy
Normally I do not learn post on blogs, but I wish to say that this write-up very pressured me to check out and do it! Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thank you, very great post.
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
Tommy
Great job on the table! I love it!! I’m planning on making one of my own. Can I ask you a few questions? I connected to Ana White’s website, the site with the dimensions, and the dimensions on the images were very skewed and hard to read. Do you have the dimensions of each cut, length, etc? Or do you have a suggestion on how you read through her pictures?
Thanks in advance!
Shauna
Shauna,
I’ve had a lot of people ask me that exact question so I created my own little rendering of measurements and stuff and you can find the jpeg’s on our blog;
http://www.tommyandellie.com/Site/Home/Entries/2011/9/25_The_Blueprints.html
Since I’ve built this table several times now, I also have an excel sheet of my cut list if you’d like that as well…..just let me know.
Thanks,
Tommy
Yes, I would love your excel spreadsheet! I sent you a message just a little bit ago with some questions…
Thanks!
Kathleen
Tommy, the excel sheet would be great! You can email it to me at shauna.marsh@live.com
Thank you so much!!
Shauna
I am trying to get onto your blog and download the blueprints for your table but can’t seem to get there from anywhere. Please help since we are trying to build this by Thanksgiving!
Hi Tommy! I am very excited to do this. Could you send me the excel? Thank you! Ill Message you with the same request and my email.
Matt
Hi there! Could I also get the cut sheet emailed to me? I am going to build this with my uncle!
Kirby
Thanks!!!
Could I get the excel sheet to this with the measurements it’s such a great table I am going to build for my parents! You could email me at matthew.schlesser@gmail.com thanks!
I would love to get that excel sheet as well! Good project for the hubby!!! Thanks! laurabethg2003@gmail.com
I just bought a house in the mountains and saw this table and absolutely love it. Would you mind emailing me the excel file also. tmbarta@hotmail.com
Thank you so much,
Tammie
Hi Tommy! I love your table!!! Could you please email me the blueprints and exel sheet?
THANKS!
callie.guenther@hilton.com
Tommy-
The link is inactive now. I would like the measurements and excel sheet of your cut list. Any help would be appreciated. I bought my first home and will be making this exact table!
love this table so much! Im getting the hubby to make me one! could I also have a copy of the excel sheet??
my husband just brought home a ton of wood from his work off of a flat bed trailer.. not sure what kind of wood it is tho and it has 2 sets of holes in it in every foot… would this would be good to use???
thank you for posting this!
my e mail is tarasouthgate@hotmail.com
Could I please get the excel spreadsheet? Buckwest@gmail.com
Thanks in advance.
Bucky
I would love to build this table. Would you mind sharing your excel sheet with me?
vwalkerum@yahoo.com
Thank you so much!
i would love it if you would consider sharing the link and the excel spreadsheet!! LOVE this gorgeous table. Do you sell these, if so, how much and what state are you located in?
thanks!!
I would like a cut list also sent to me, my daughter saw your table and fell in love with it. I have home sawed lumber drying for 5 years now in a shed and finally found the project for it. thankyou James Kohls
I love your table! I am building a tv/wall unit with my neighbor and came to the conclusion that I am going to make my own table. I then came across your table on pinterest. Thanks so much for all the information. I am wanting to use just 4 table legs that have already been made…chuncky round legs…that I would just have to stain like the rest of the table. Do you have any suggestions to help secure these type of legs since I am not doing your table’s legs and cross beams?
Thanks again! Your table is really awesome!
Kathleen
Kathleen,
I’d imagine that you could use wood glue and Kreg pocket screws. I might do a similar style we are use the Kreg screws for an outside apron and then do an additional inside support/apron. It all depends what the diameter of the legs are. I’m going to be trying something similar with some old bed posts but mine have a little flat spot that I’ll attach my aprons to.
Sounds like it’ll look great!
Tommy
Very helpful post man, thanks for the info.
If you don’t mind me asking, about how much would a table project like that one cost?
That depends on a lot of factors. If you use some cheap wood from Home Depot or Lowe’s you can pull it off pretty inexpensively. Same thing with the screws that you use. I use some high quality kiln-dried pine from a local mill that they take from a rough cut and then cut it, plane it, dress it, and make sure it’s true/straight.
For budgeting purposes, I’d anticipate about $300.
This is absolutely beautiful. I hope to someday have the courage to build some pieces myself for my home. Well done, thanks for sharing.
awesome job !!
Love the table, my husband is going to make me one for Christmas—if you could send me the excel list of cuts that would be a time saver for him! Had a question about your extensions though. This may be stupid but how do they stay on? They don’t fold down on the ends it doesn’t look like so they would have to pop off and on somehow….also your support bars for the extensions, do they just slide back up under the table along the 2×4′s or do they come completely out when not in use as well? Thanks!!
Amanda,
The extensions just slide in and out. They stick into the table approximately 24″ and if you notch it out well…..it’s a real nice/tight fit…..very sturdy. When not in use, you have to store them in a closet. When I studied the Restoration Hardware version of this table, that’s how I discovered this design feature.
Send me an email at ourcontemporaryhome@gmail.com and I’ll pass along my cut list.
Thanks,
Tommy
I might be biaetng a dead horse, but thank you for posting this!
This table is absolutely gorgeous. I wish we could build on but our dining room is so small. I will definitely hold onto this for whenever we get a bigger house. My husband has a friend that does all kinds of work like this and I could probably talk him into doing it. I think it would be even more amazing if it was done in a square shape and just a bit taller to imitate a pub table.
I’ve built some other ones that are smaller. More so for eat-in kitchens. Here’s a link to our blog for a table that measure 72″ long; http://www.tommyandellie.com/Site/Home/Entries/2011/10/11_72%E2%80%9D_Table.html
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Very impressed, and would like to connect to the spreadsheet with the blueprints, but can’t connect through the link provided!
Awesome table, great article!
Can I ask what kind of wood you used?
That table has fir for the legs and pine for everything else. I’ve built this table several times after this one and now I only use high quality kiln dried pine from a local mill. I’d recommend spending more and saving yourselves the headache of sifting through below average wood from the big box store.
I have never looked into finding a local mill. Is that something I can do in Phoenix? LOL! I am from Portland OR and finding fir from a mill seems like it would be a no brainer but now that i live in this stupid desert, the idea of finding a mill scares me off a bit. Any tips? PS – Love Ana White. We move into a new home in 2 weeks and I anticipate lots of her projects!
I would really like your cut list for this table. Also, you don’t happen to have a kids table an, do you?
I can’t get to your website to see the plan….is it possible you could email it to me? Jssknn@aol.com.
The table pictured is the first table that I built. I used fir for the legs and pine for everything else. I’ve built several more tables since that one and now I only use kiln-dried pine from a local mill. My advice would be to spend the extra money on higher quality materials than you might get from the big box store….it’ll be worth it when you start putting it all together.
LOVE THIS! I wonder if I can sucker my hubby into making this! hmm.
LOVE this table! did you make the bench, too?? we’ve just expanded our family from 6 to 8 and our table is TIGHT! maybe we can find the time to do this…hmm..
Hey there Courtney! Tommy is amazing and he did make the bench as well! He did a guest blog for us about his bench here: http://blog.forrent.com/contests/farmhouse-benches-guest-blogger-tommy-sibiga and you can also check out Tommy and his wife Ellie’s blog http://www.tommyandellie.com! Thanks for stopping by and we are so happy that you have found Tommy’s blog useful!
I was wondering why you didn’t want to use pressure treated wood for the 4×4 legs? Also, I am having trouble with the link you posted of the blueprints. I, too, and interested in your ‘cut list’ excel sheet. My email is booksarenerdy at gmail dot com. Thanks!
I now only use kiln-dried pine from a local mill. I didn’t use pressure treated 4×4″s because I didn’t think that it would stain well.
We’ve recently updated our blog so the new link for the blueprints can be found here; http://tommyandellie.com/?p=1693
The cut list can be found here; http://tommyandellie.com/?p=1949
And if you’d like to see this same table but made smaller, you can check out a 72″ table I built found here; http://tommyandellie.com/?p=10
Here’s some other pictures of other tables that I’ve built; http://tommyandellie.com/?page_id=2
Thanks for looking and let me know if you need anything,
Tommy
I wish, wish, wish I was this handy! Beautiful, I LOVE It.
We have faith in you that you are this handy Jenny! Thank you for checking out our blog; glad you loved it!
Could you please post how to make the bench? Everything came out beautiful!
Hi Carly! Here is a link to a blog that Tommy did on how to make the benches. blog.forrent.com/contests/farmhouse-benches-guest-blogger-tommy-sibiga I hope that you find this helpful!
Thanks everybody for all the great comments. I’ve written new and improved building plans for this table with much, much, more details. Stop by our blog and check it for yourself; http://tommyandellie.com/?p=2582
http://www.tommyandellie.com
Looks awesome but I can’t tell what type of wood you used. Did you use pine or is it another type of wood?
Thanks!
On the table pictured it’s 4×4″s in fir and the rest is kiln-dried pine. On my revised plans….I only use kiln-dried pine; http://tommyandellie.com/?p=2582
You did a wonderful job on this “Farmhouse Table” Will you build me one……The style is just like the one I have been wishing for with Pottery Barn. Terrific job….will have to show my brother in law this project.
If you’re close to Richmond, VA…..I’ll build it for you. I sell this table and other custom pieces of furniture; http://tommyandellie.com/
Wow this table is amazingly beautiful! Exactly what I have been wanting. Thank you so much for sharing it. The link with the measurements won’t open for me. Would you mind emailing me what you have? I really want to try making one myself. Also if you could let me know type of wood and about how many hours it took you to do I would appreciate it! Thanks again
Try this link for the cutlist; http://tommyandellie.com/?p=1949
I use all kiln-dried pine from a local mill.
It takes me about a day to build the table and then several days to apply the finish.
How much ddo you think it cost you to build this?! It’s gorgeous and i want to build something similar but my husband is convinced it would be more expensive to build…
Beautiful job!
Costs is totally dependent on what type of wood you buy and where you buy it from. I buy high quality wood from a local mill and can spend around $250-300 just on lumber. If you buy whatevers on the shelf at Home Depot…you could do it for as little as $150. But afterall, you get what you pay for.
I was wanting to know a rough price range as well! LOVE this Table!!
My wife saw the photos of the table you built and showed them to me. This table resembles the “Dream table” she recently found at a local high priced furniture store. Since I am a do it yourself type person, this has became the priority for me as my next project. Would you please send me your cut plans. I do appreciate you sharing… And I will definitely visit your website for future plans!
Our cutlist can be found at our blog at http://tommyandellie.com/?p=1949
Hope it helps. Enjoy.
Fabulous table! Great job. I have a question: what is the name of the paint used on the walls? Love it!
Hey there! Tommy and Ellie actually wrote up another awesome blog for this very subject. You can view all of the details here: http://blog.forrent.com/apt_life/paintgallery-wall-guest-blogger-tommy-sibiga
Thanks for stopping by!
could you please send me the spreadsheet of the farmhouse table and bench cuts? I want my husband to make this table and bench its absolutely beautiful!! Thanks so much in advance!!
The cutlist can be found on our blog at http://tommyandellie.com/?p=1949
Hope it helps. Enjoy.
The set should fit in with all the other furniture in the dining room. It should also fit in with the décor in the room. Failure to make sure the set is right for the room means there will be no harmony in the room.
My goodness! This table is amazingly gorgeous! Wish I could just BUY one from you! hehe
Hubby and myself are so NOT good carpenters, but that is absolutely gorgeous!!! Prettier than any I’ve seen in stores!
I’ll sell them…..so if you’re near Richmond, VA that could happen.
Hi,
I love this table and would like to know what it cost you to make it (not including your labor!!) vs. what it would cost to buy it (ex. restoration hardware)
Great table!!! We have been looking for a design idea so we can build a table that is big enough for my 5 BIG boys and me in my wheelchair to sit around. With the table extension this will work perfectly!! Thank you from Dan and Cammie!
Thank you for sharing this! I came across this on pinterest, looking forward to making this gorgeous table!!
Good job!
I just rented a house. it fits nicely in this table.
Beautiful Table!!
I know you have already been asked this, but what are the dimensions of the table? I tried clicking on your blog link that you previously posted for that but it didn’t work.. I am wanting to do a table like this myself but am unsure about the dimensions. This looks like a great size!
What is the length of the table without the extenders? and what is the width of the table..?
Paige
Will you make me one?
I was just wondering how many of each piece you needed for table and bench without extensions. Length also? Thank you!!
Amazing! We are going to be starting this project very soon. Thanks for posting something that I have been searching for in stores. Your style matches mine to a tee, so thanks again!
Love the table and plan on attempting once in our new home…but I am curious about one more thing…the paint color of your dining room. I love it! Could you tell me the name or possibly the brand paint?
Hey!! Can you talk about the parsons chairs? I love them! Where did you get them? Did you cover them yourself? Thanks!
Do you also have plans for the bench that is shown with the table?
I love your table. This would be perfect for our new house could you please e-mail your excel sheet for the table and bench please. Thank you in advance
I am pretty much obsessed with your table! You must be quite the do it your selfer as it looks like a professional table that you could find at Restoration Hardware or Pottery Barn. Would you consider selling or making another and if so, how much would you charge?
I love your table! I just refinished my table with Special Walnut. I have never heard of Briwax and will have to check it out. Beautiful!
Cheryl
my husband just built the ana white version of this table (using her plans) and i LOVE it. we stained it dark walnut and i ordered the briwax in clear. is that all you used on your table top. it says “not meant for surfaces that come in contact with water”. i love the way your top looks! is it fine as long as water doesn’t sit on it?
Beautiful job. My woodshop has more tools than most men have and somehow want to buy more. I will be building this. Also, the bench is a perfect compliment.
Keep on building.
Tommy, how did you notch the 4×4 stretchers? Cannot figure it out from pics
Thanks, Bucky
Choose the dining table material based on what kind of use it will be put to.
Please don’t email me asking for the excel sheet or questions regarding how to build this table without FIRST checking out our own blog. I have tried my best to document and make available every possible resource I can think of to help others recreate a table just like this.
If you want the excel sheet….go here; http://tommyandellie.com/index.php/2012/06/28/cut-list-and-shopping-list-for-farmhouse-tables-benches-and-extensions/
If you want newer and much more detailed plans….go here; http://tommyandellie.com/index.php/2012/01/13/new-and-improved-farmhouse-table-details/
If you want the blueprints….go here; http://tommyandellie.com/index.php/2011/09/25/the-blueprints/
If those links don’t work for you and if you browse around our blog and still don’t find what you’re looking for….then feel free to email me and I’ll help you out as best as I can.
how much was this total I am looking into buying a table but if this is a reasonable price to build i will just do that.
could you please email me the excel file as well for the table. I am going to start on this soon. We have been looking at a good fix for a table – with a family of 8 I am going to need to make it big for not only the family but also to fit guests as well.
Hi Anthony, If you want the excel sheet….go here; http://tommyandellie.com/index.php/2012/06/28/cut-list-and-shopping-list-for-farmhouse-tables-benches-and-extensions/
If you want newer and much more detailed plans….go here; http://tommyandellie.com/index.php/2012/01/13/new-and-improved-farmhouse-table-details/
If you want the blueprints….go here; http://tommyandellie.com/index.php/2011/09/25/the-blueprints/
Can you email me the spreadsheet please? My email is akaiser085@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Amber
My wife an I just love your table! It is exactly what we have been looking for. Have you considered making them to order and selling? If you would, I’d love to talk with you. please email me at hendry1337@bellsouth.net if that’s something you would do. Thanks!
My boyfriend made this for me this weekend and so far looks great. I used a dark walnut stain and mine looks ALOT darker than the pic above… will the briwax in light brown lighten it? or should I sand it down go over lightly again and then use the briwax? Is the briwax a substitute for polyurethane?
soooo on your reading your post more I understand that the color I saw and liked was the special walnut so now I am waiting for the stupid humidity to go away so I can sand it down and redo it with the special walnut. I hope I can get it the color I wanted, my boyfriend did such a great job and I was responsible for the staining and that hasn’t exactly gone to plan
boo!
I love this table!!! R u able to custom make it for me?
I was wondering the same thing. I would like to buy the exact table and bench. Please send details.
Love your finish! We just made a table of our own, but we used poly for the finish. We didn’t love how shiny ours turned out. We’re going to definitely look into using wax for finishes in the future. Nice work!
I would love to try to build this! Can you please send me the plans?!
Love the table! looks awesome! could you plz send the spread sheet to my e-mail? and also some info about the bench. Thanks
Hey Rachel, You can find all the measurements here! http://bit.ly/RldFgx Thanks for stopping by and good luck with your table!
I am so impressed with this table/blog. I have done lots of metal projects in my life even made my living at it but I am not a wood worker in any form or fashion. After reading and looking at this makes me believe I can do this. Tommy, You may have just created a new wood worker, in me. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment Craig. We’re glad this post inspires you!
My husband and I are going to try to make this table! Any specific directions on making the bench?
Hi Lisa! Here is a link to his blog describing how he constructed his bench: http://blog.forrent.com/contests/farmhouse-benches-guest-blogger-tommy-sibiga#.UNuxgHfJUlU Thanks so much for stopping by our blog! Best of luck, and please send pictures once everything is complete! We’d love to see them!
I would love an email with the spreadsheet and kind of wood you used. Also, how did you get that spot with the curve, one of the pictures you liked. Sander, router, etc?
Chris
OMG this is beautiful, you did a fantastic job!!!! Did you also mae the bench and what type of wood did you use? How much did it all cost you when you were done? Oh and the other difference between your table and the ones at Restoration Hardware the hefty price tag!! lol
Hey there, thanks for stopping by! Feel free to drop by their website for prices and to get contact information to find out more about the bench!
http://www.tommyandellie.com/
Thank you for stopping by our blog Leo! Have fun making your table!
Hi Jane, It is our understanding that the creator of the table also is willing to build for interested customers. Thanks!
I would be interested, building a farmhouse in the next year and my daughter sent this to me. Love it.