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Kids’ Farmhouse Craft Table

Step-by-step build — 6 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Attach the Long Aprons

    • Drill 3/4" pocket holes facing up and out into the long aprons.
    • Space pocket holes approximately 6"-8" apart.
    • Attach the long aprons to the turned legs with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. The aprons should be 3/4" inset from the outside of the legs. The upward-facing pocket holes in long aprons will be to attach the table top in later steps.
    Kids’ Farmhouse Craft Table — step photo 4
  2. 2Assemble the Carcass

    Drill 3/4" pocket holes into the 1x3 boards as shown. Notice that the two middle 1x3 boards have pocket holes drilled facing both up and down. The downward-facing pocket holes will be to attach the secret cubby shelf in the next step. Use 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue.

    Kids’ Farmhouse Craft Table — step photo 5
  3. 3Attach the Secret Shelves

    Drill 3/4" pocket holes into the 3/4" plywood shelves as shown and attach it to the long aprons with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws and wood glue. Attach the 1x3 boards to the shelf with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws as well. *Tip: use a scrap 1x3 piece to keep the shelf level while you're attaching it.

    Kids’ Farmhouse Craft Table — step photo 6
  4. 4Attach the Top

    • Center the top over the base and attach it by screwing 1-1/4" pocket hole screws from the aprons to the table top. Allow for a 1" overhang on all four corners.
    • Measure your bucket and use a jigsaw to cut the hole accordingly so that you can drop the bucket in place to store art supplies.
    Kids’ Farmhouse Craft Table — step photo 7
  5. 5Add Trim

    Measure and miter cut the ends of the 1x2 trim at 45º angle. Use wood glue and 1-1/4" brad nails to attach it to the perimeter of the table top.

    Kids’ Farmhouse Craft Table — step photo 8
  6. 6Visit www.JenWoodhouse.com

    Visit www.JenWoodhouse.com for more free building plans and project tutorials.

    Kids’ Farmhouse Craft Table — step photo 9