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A compact square farmhouse table sized for one chair per side, with an interlocking X-stretcher for legroom.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs Optionally ripped to 3x3in for a slimmer look. Notch each leg for the X-stretcher starting 6in from the bottom, running up 2-1/2in. | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29 1/2" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Skirt boards Grooved on the inside face for z-clip attachment. | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 20" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| X-stretcher pieces Half-lap notch in the center of each so they interlock flush. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 29 3/4" | 2x3 | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards Edge-glued into a roughly square top; adjust to your own square dimension. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 23 1/2" | 2x6, ripped and edge-joined | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Construction lumber, 4x4, 6 ft Legs. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Construction lumber, 2x6, 8 ft Tabletop. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine board, 1x4, 6 ft Skirt boards. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Construction lumber, 2x3, 8 ft X-stretcher. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Z-clips | 1 pack | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, assorted | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Chisels, Hand Saw, Table Saw. Materials: Construction lumber, 4x4, 6 ft
Cut four legs from 4x4 stock, optionally ripping them down to 3x3in for a slimmer look. Cut an angled notch in each leg — starting 6in from the bottom, running up 2-1/2in — to accept the X-stretcher.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine board, 1x4, 6 ft, Pocket hole screws, assorted, Wood glue
Cut the skirt boards to length, groove each for z-clip attachment, then pocket-screw and glue them between the legs.
Tools: Bar / Pipe Clamps, Chisels, Drill / Driver, Hand Saw. Materials: Construction lumber, 2x3, 8 ft, Pocket hole screws, assorted, Wood glue
Cut the X-stretcher pieces to length with a half-lap notch in the center of each so they interlock flush, glue them together, then pocket-screw the assembly to the legs.
Tools: Bar / Pipe Clamps, Drill / Driver, Table Saw. Materials: Construction lumber, 2x6, 8 ft, Z-clips, Wood glue
Rip and edge-glue the tabletop boards into a roughly square panel, then attach it to the leg assembly using z-clips so the top can still expand and contract.