Rustic X Farmhouse Dining Table

Build the tabletop without breadboard ends first, using 1-1/2" pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws. Run a circular saw with a clamped guide board down the end edges to true up all boards to the same length. For a smoother top, consider tongue and groove boards.

Measure and cut the breadboard ends to fit the trued-up tabletop and attach.

Cut the pattern for the curved edge boards, getting one end right, then use it as a pattern for the rest. Attach the three longest curved boards to the underside of the tabletop, then stack the next row on top, countersinking screws where they'd otherwise show.

Add the second base row to the leg set, then attach the feet and foot trim.

Attach the leg sets to the underside of the tabletop. Measure and cut the stretcher to fit the actual leg spacing, then attach with pocket holes underneath.

Cut the X center support at 20° parallel ends, and the two X arms with a 50° cut on one end and a 20° cut on the other. If your saw can't cut 50°, substitute two full-length 2x2s overlapped at a simple angle cut instead. Attach the X assembly to the stretcher and leg sets.

Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.