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A tapered-leg farmhouse dining table with a narrower-than-standard footprint, built from stacked-board legs and a floating tabletop.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table end legs Tapered starting 5-1/2" from the top, in 1" at the bottom. | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 29 1/4" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Table side legs Tapered the same way as the end legs. | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 29 1/4" | Pine 1x4 | ☐ |
| Side aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 88" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| End aprons | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 23 3/4" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| End stretchers | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 23 3/4" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Under-tabletop supports | 8 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 23 3/4" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards | 4 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 88" | Pine 1x8 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x8, 8 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x4, 10 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x6, 10 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" and 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 1 can | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grit | 3 sheet | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft
Taper the end leg pieces in a straight line, starting 5-1/2" from the top and tapering in 1" at the bottom. Do this on all four end legs.
Tools: Circular Saw, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 1x4, 10 ft
Taper the side legs the same way you tapered the end legs.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft, Pine, 1x4, 10 ft, Wood glue
Assemble the legs, paying attention to position — the 1x3 leg pieces go on the ends of the table, the 1x4 leg pieces go on the sides.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: Pine, 1x6, 10 ft
Fasten the side aprons in place, checking the legs for square as you go.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft, Pine, 1x6, 10 ft
Fasten the end aprons and end stretchers in place the same way.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft
Attach the under-tabletop support pieces to the apron assembly.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 1x8, 8 ft
Find the center of the table and use it to place your first tabletop board. Attach each board only at its ends — never in the center, since solid wood needs room to move with humidity across its width. Attach the remaining tabletop boards the same way, ends only.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood filler, Sandpaper, assorted grit
From underneath, fasten through the under-tabletop supports into the tabletop boards. Start with the middle boards and work outward, minimizing gaps between boards. Predrill and countersink your screws. Simpson strong-tie corner brackets can add extra strength if desired.
Sand every surface and finish.