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A square-topped take on the popular modern farmhouse table, built from 1x6 tabletop boards, 2x4 aprons and legs, and 2x2 under-supports.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under-tabletop supports Measure the assembled tabletop width and cut to match, rather than trusting this number exactly. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 33" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards | 6 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 31 3/4" | Pine 1x6 | ☐ |
| Side aprons | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 31 3/4" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Leg-side aprons Measure and cut to fit. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30" | Pine 2x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x4, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x6, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 3" | 12 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2-3/4", self-tapping | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2", self-tapping | 36 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 1x6, 8 ft, Pine, 2x2, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2", self-tapping
Lay the tabletop boards on a flat surface, edge to edge, and measure the actual assembled width. Cut the under-tabletop supports to match this real measurement. Glue and screw the supports to the underside with the shorter screws, keeping outside edges flush and checking for square.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x4, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2-3/4", self-tapping
Measure and cut the side aprons from 2x4s. Attach so they're flush with the top and ends of the tabletop assembly — they'll overhang the 2x2 supports on the underside, which is expected. Use the longer screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: Pine, 2x4, 8 ft, Wood screws, 3", Wood screws, 2-3/4", self-tapping
Attach the legs with the longer screws, using a square to confirm each leg sits square to the table as you attach it — two screws through the apron, then more screws driven from the inside through the 2x2 supports.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x4, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2-3/4", self-tapping
Glue and screw the leg-side aprons on with the longer screws to complete the base.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander
Sand every surface smooth and apply your finish of choice.