It’s done. I did it. I can’t believe I did it. But I did. I built a table. Built it from scratch. Do carpenters say that? Built from scratch? It’s sounds like I baked a cake. I built it from a pile of lumber. Yes, that sounds better. Here is my built from scratch, I mean my DIY farmhouse table.
I’ve been wanting to build something ever since my Ryobi Christmas. Yes, I had a Ryobi Christmas. Two years ago. Santa (aka Dan) left a huge bag of Ryobi power tools under the tree. (I must have been pretty good.)
I just had to have a miter saw. Dan of course questioned this desire. The conversation went something like this:
Dan: Why do you need a miter saw?
Me: So I can build something.
Dan: Like what?
Me: I don’t know yet, but I want to build it. Think of all the wonderful things I can build.
(Now keep in mind I’ve never built anything with wood and power tools in my life.)
So for Christmas I got the miter saw, a reciprocating saw, a drill, a circular saw and EVERY piece of safety equipment known to man.
I read every single manual for every tool. Cover to cover. I visited some of my favorite DIY blogs and read up on how to safely use power tools. I spent a lot of time on the Ryobi website, reading and learning. Only after all of that did I muster up the courage to actually take the tools out the boxes and insert the batteries. I wanted to get a feel for them. Find out how they felt in my hands. I wanted to get used to the sound and sight of spinning blades. I had some wood that I had bought at the Restore to practice on. I picked up the circular saw first. And quickly handed it off to Dan and said: “you do it”.
But I eventually gave it a try and now I am comfortably using my power tools with a healthy respect for them. And yes, that’s a sewing square on the wood in the photo above. It works. ; )
There is an incredibly talented woman by the name of Ana White. All DIY bloggers know about Ana. I have never had the pleasure of meeting her, but I hope to some day. The plans for this narrow farmhouse table are from Ana’s website.
Is my table perfect? Heck no. I made plenty of mistakes.
But I learned a lot. For example: I now know how to countersink a screw and that it hurts a lot to miss the nail and hit your thumb with a hammer.
I wanted my farmhouse table to work as a desk in my office. Once I put the legs together it became apparent that this table/desk was going to be huge and difficult to carry up a flight of stairs so I decided to assemble the rest of it in my office. I wanted this table to look old. Old and worn. I stained it first and let that dry.
Then two coats of MMS Milk Paint in Ironstone followed by sanding and a lot of distressing. I figured the old and worn look would cover my mistakes, too.
Lastly, I used MMS White Wax to finish it off.
I love how the white wax settles into the grooves and evens out the contrast giving the table a worn and loved feel and appearance.
I wanted a long table to serve as a desk and a workspace. With room for all my stuff.
A space big enough where I can cut fabric and paper…..
…and room for my favorite crafting tool, of course!
And a television so the “Housewives” can keep me company while I’m crafting. ; )
Overall I gotta say I’m pretty proud of this table. It’s not perfect by any means, but I love it and learned so much. I can’t wait to make something else! It’s time to break out the table saw that I got for my birthday!
Sharing at: Project Inspired, Tutorials & Tips, Met Monday, Inspire Me Tuesday, Wow Us Wednesdays and Remodelaholic
Jeanie, your table turned out so lovely! You should be proud and thinking about building another for a blog friend. Hmmmm, maybe like me! 😉
Thanks Susan, but you can make one! If I can, anyone can!
I think you did a wonderful job on your table. I love the finish. It looks fabulous.
Thank you Deawn! I love the finish too!
this is so inspiring! love it
Thank you Haleigh! Inspiring others is one of the reasons I blog, so your comment means a lot to me.
As someone who does a lot of woodworking and has built several tables, I commend you on this project. Very nicely done, and a nice way to handle the legs without having to get into any complicated joinery. I hope it serves you for years to come.
Thank you very much Barry! How kind of you to comment; I so appreciate your encouraging words!
Love this table! I think I need to look at building one of these for my craft room.
Thanks Beth!
I absolutely LOVE it – I think it would look gorgeous in a kitchen too!!!
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The table look wonderful! I love the finish on it!
Deb
Seekinglavenderlane.blogspot.com
I love this, what a great table, and you did a fabulous tutorial. You definitely have some super wood working skills. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
Beautiful and functional! Great work!
This turned out really beautifully. It looks so authentic! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-diyers-7.html
Wow! This table looks fantastic. Great job! Linking through wow us wednesdays
Wonderful tutorial for a worktable! Love the finish!
~ Ashley
You are brave and inspiring! What a feat and so well done!
amazingly wonderful……
YOur design is similar to the one we created (wider though) for our outdoor table…I designed it and he built it….
Love the stain you did….looks old and wonderful
I love pieces of furniture that can tell a story….
Nancy
wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
I love this, Jeanie! The whole table is gorgeous and the finish is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing at last week’s Project Inspire{d} ~ this will be one of my features at tonight’s party! Pinned 🙂
Thank you so much Mary Beth!
Wow! I love your table! I need one just like that. Do you deliver by any chance? I’ve recently put together a couple of pallet wood signs and I quickly figured out I was in way over my head with this woodworking stuff. lol Congrats on a great job.
Thank you Glenna! And you can do it, I know you can!
A girl after my own heart!
I too had a mitre saw for Christmas this last year, and I didn’t know what I would make with it either. However, with the addition of a table saw and a router to woodworking arsenal, I’ve made all new ‘rustic’ kitchen cupboards AND worktops from planks of wood. I must admit that when I started out I was a bit scarred, but by the time I’d made a trolley which looked exactly like the other cupboards, but fitted under my sink unit making it really easy to get all all those bits that get hidden in among the pipework, I was as proud as could be of my achievements, and can’t wait to start my next project – a chimney feature to go over the cooker.
Well done on making your table, again just like you, I have a very similar table on my ‘to do’ list for my craft/sewing room.
Are you sure we weren’t twins separated at birth? lol.
Keep up the great work!!
Judi in the UK
Hi Judi! Thanks so much for the kind words! Wow, good for you on making that trolley – you should be proud! It is such a good feeling of accomplishment to build something ourselves. I think I’ve found a new addiction and you may be right about the separated at birth, haha! Keep me posted on the chimney and table.
Got the guts got the glory! Good, good job! And your first build? Impressive! Nice finish – it’s a good looking and super functional table. Ana White is a gift from God. If you don’t already own a Kreg jig, I recommend that you put that on your list to Santa. Pocket-hole technology must have been sent from above. It speeds thing up and makes everything stronger. Big pat on the back to you. You have joined the club of “Can-do” women.
Thank you Beverley! And I am happy to be included in the “Can-do” club of women! Yes, I have a Kreg jig and just recently learned how to use it, so my next build will definitely have pocket screws! I can’t wait! And yes, you are right about Ana White -such a talented and giving woman!
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I must say you have done an amazing work. The farmhouse table looks perfect and seems it just too comfortable to work on it.
This is an inspiring post. I love the finish. It looks really creative, unique and fabulous. The author deserves commendation for showcasing DIY farmhouse table. As someone who is passionate in woodworking and building tables, this article means so much to me. I will definitely share it with my family, friends and colleagues.
I want to say thank you. you have done an awesome job. Really helpful tips for us who are do woodwork, Again thank you, man.
It was really insightful.
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It was really insightful.
Thanks for such a nice content.
Cheers
BTW if anyone interested more have a look sawfinder thanks
It was really insightful.
Thanks for such a nice content.
Cheers
BTW if anyone interested more have a look sawfinder.com thanks
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Thanks for writing this piece. I learned a few things that will hopefully help me going forward.
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I love this table. This is amazing work. This table is perfect and pleasant to work. Your hard work is inspiring me. I am also trying to make this table.
It is very helpful content. Great work keeps it up.
You have done great work. Probably, one of the best which I have seen anywhere online. It is so much neet and clean. you are really source of motivation for me.
Thanks for the amazing post. Just love it
Hi JEANIE,
I am very happy to get your table design. I love this for my house. I will be using it for my first living room and dining room. Also, I want to use my checking room. I am a weld at FL but sometimes need that table for my welding shop.
Thanks
This article includes a guide also with the product that will be very helpful for you. Thank for sharing
Hello
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Thanks again
Hi Jeanie! I love your work. Keep it up, continue inspiring others that woodworking isn’t just for men but also for women.
You did an amazing project. I know it costs a lot of hard work. But finally, the result is great. You just proved that using a Ryobi Miter Saw we can do many projects in our home by ourselves.
Your table setting and placement are really perfect for a farmhouse..
To make a table we should take the proper and accurate cutting of wood otherwise it will be a loss project.
I did the mistake to set up a table project..
By the way, thank you to share this article…
Beautifully explained.
I will definitely use these tips to build DIY farmhouse table.
Hi Jeanie,
Great work. Congratulations. How many days it has taken to build the table? By the way, in the last sentence, I’ve noticed that you’ve said, “I got for my birthday”. My curious mind wants to, know when is your birthday?