Farmhouse End Table (DIY) with Build Plans
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- This is how I build a farmhouse style end table using only 2x4 construction lumber and 1x6’s for the bottom shelf. These are really easy to make using pocket hole joinery. They look really nice painted a variety of different ways and are very sturdy. You can make these with just a few tools and some easy to find lumber. I have woodworking plans available for this end table. Building an end table using these plans is very easy and they look awesome! This is one of my best selling woodworking projects. Post contains amazon affiliate links.
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If you like this build check out my other build videos. ruclips.net/p/PLWVlC66wUw8aVJ5S8JbWFZCewsZwChnJj
Love these old videos, it really shows how far you've come along in your woodworking adventure. ❤
Appreciate your videos. I’m a 53 year old new wood worker. You’ve inspired me to start making a few things. Your plans are easy to read and apply. Thank you for your videos. Look forward to many more!!
I really like how you give your cut list before you start the build, super helpful
Thanks for the feedback. I am glad it helped you out.
Right??? Probably my favorite videos because of the simplicity in detail!
Thank you
Yeah super helpful. Most people don’t do that for us. Most of it is, “hey here’s how to do this, but we are going to charge you for the plans to build it…” lol thanks for the content really appreciated!!!
Lol that’s the same clamp I have!!! Go Walmart lol
Great work and I love how it turned out. One recommendation I would share for the poster or anyone building this is to alternate the grain when assembling the top. If you look at the ends you have a u shape in the grain and it is best to alternate those up, down, up, etc. As the wood takes on and gives up moisture those boards could possibly cup. If they all face the same direction that is very much exaggerated and the top could end up with a significant cup up or down. Yes, a 2x4 is pretty thick and narrow but someone could attempt a top with 1x6 and there is a good possibility for issues over time with thinner, wider boards. Just a small tip for longevity.
Thanks for the tip
Great tip. I made a table for a lady and then it cracked right down the middle- not good. Now I use figure 8 fasteners to fasten the top to the base.
Reminds me of the old days! 😂 love to see you building something, you got me into it! Thanks
This table is awesome, I just built it as my second ever woodworking project. Thanks for an awesome and simple build video, I’m so happy with my results! You rock Matt!
Remember when you used to build things on your channel? Those were the good old days.
Yep. Like 4 weeks ago when I built a mini router table. Ahhh good times.
I’m new here, every single video he has is either building something for us for free, giving us FREE knowledge, giving us free expertise and opinions, free tool reviews for us, and you’re complaining?
Wow from the first time I watched you and your current shop set up, to the video last night talking about how you started pretty much from nothing. Too now seeing this video and the honest truth behind it makes me feel not to bad about starting with nothing getting into the hobbie… keep up the great work!
Thank you!
Thank you. You give some really good tips when you're building your projects. Some I've have begun to use in my own shop.
And thank you for all the videos also.
You're welcome. Glad they help!
Table looks great, I think I will try this when I finish the dog kennel! Thanks again for a great video! Stay safe!
James Shores thanks. Let me know how your kennel and this table turns out
Forget the naysayers you are doing great 👍 appreciate your efforts and a nice build! Thank you!!!
I appreciate that!!
I really like that Tubafor Chair in the background!. Nice table build Mr. Matt
👊🏻
I like how you decorated the lip at 10:41. In most cases, that will not be an issue, but if the top is being used for a table or desk where someone sits and rests their arms, the sharp corners may not feel good on their arms. My current computer desk has 90 degree edges and It's always causing pain and leaving marks on my arms.
I'm designing a new desk where I will trim it with hardwood and round over the corners with a router.
This might not be an issue with your table for your purpose, but it may for others.
Thank you for your videos, I'm loving them.
Thank you for all your feedback. I appreciate it
I really like the way you explain the build along the way. Everything made sense until the end when you were describing how to use the figure 8's. I got lost there a bit on how to finish that off. Also, I was curious as to why pocket holes would work there, I know you mentioned something about wood movement. You have some very nice stuff!
Thanks. Glad it helped. Yeah attaching a top with pocket holes prevents expansion and contraction of the wood top which could result in the top cracking. But honestly I have a few pieces I’ve made that I attached the top with pocket holes and they’ve been fine. Had them a few years now.
I’m building one now. Wish me luck Matt
I absolutely love how explanatory this video is! I have watched others and kept coming back to this one. Ik we r all different but just wanted to say, keep doing what you are doing. Those that must attack the grammer of another has many, many, many issues of their own!
Thank you
This table turned out great ! I really like the biscuit white contrast with the wood stain. I may just make one exactly like it. Good job man !
Thanks! They make great tables!
Good video. I have a dining room set that looks like this, so this would be a great addition. I’ll surely be trying this soon.
Thank you
Nice! I'm almost there... Still trying to think of the best option for adding shelves to a 2x6 desk box and I think the pockets holes are the way. Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome
Beautiful work. I just found this one. Waaaaay back in 2017. I want those for my place now. Thanks.
Thank you
I like the routered top. Thanks for making good vids! I would have used that on the table I recently built if i'd seen this before the build.
Pro tip...You can just use water as the wood conditioner. It opens the grain just like the wood conditioner. Just take a sponge and wipe on the water, squeeze the water out of the sponge and wipe of the excess water. Let it dry then stain.
I do hardwood floors and this is a process we use to achieve an even stain color. Especially on wood that stains splotchy like Pine, Birch or Maple.
Thank you
Very nice job, I love the inlayed look of the bottom shelf, I am building two of these and a smaller one for an entry table to match, and I am taking my existing coffee table and painting the legs white to match them, Awesome!!!
Awesome!
Absolutely amazing
great project man, keep the videos coming!
Third Coast Craftsman thank you!
Thank you for the great video we now have two beautiful end tables in our living room. I was hoping to post a pic but I can’t seem to attach it here. Anyway thanks again!
Thank you
Awesome Matt!!
Love your vids! I am very glad I found your channel. Im a beginner in woodworking only done small simple projects but now Im excited to do bigger builds like what youve shown here.
Go for it! If I can help, just give me a shout.
@@731Woodworks ya right on..will do thanks so much
You’re welcome
Good lookin build! I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I don't think you mentioned it, but I would definitely recommend coating the top with some paste wax to help protect it.
Eric Lee Thanks! That’s a good idea. I’ve used paste wax on other projects. This one has a clear coat satin finish on it.
hello 731 I had been in lockdown for a few moths and i had wached so many of your vidios
I decided to have ago at one of your farm house end table. So I told my parents and they helpt me bye my own
wood and are helping me to build it . ps my dad is a wood worker. and so far I have only
cut the wood . I have a poket wholr jig but I dont cnow if I can use it propially
Hola! 🖐 Really nice build and really nice project. The table looks really good. I see you posted this in 2017 and I've been watching your more current content beginning at about about late summer early fall of 2020. Today is February 2021 and now I thought it was time to "go back" and watch your earlier videos. Congratulations on all of your success and growth, it really shows how much work and passion you have invested. I wish you much and continues success, take care and have a good one. Adios! 👊
Love this channel man just made my first one of these tables and it turned out really good
Awesome
Great video and thanks.
Thank you
GA Trooper subscribed. Love the page and tips!!
😂 ex marine I suspect “adapt and overcome”
That's just beautiful! What do you use to apply the General Finish on it? Foam brush, paint brush or do you use that sprayer? Thanks Matt and happy new year!
2x4 are expensive in 2022. Great table!
Awesome! I just made the farmhouse coffee table all from your video! A huge thanks brother! Have you made farmhouse-style bar stools before? I think I want to make those after these end tables.
Great JOB.
Thanks
I enjoy your channel very much, what do you paint your farmhouse furniture with tks for the information, learned a lot from you
Great video! Thanks man, I started building mine today here in the UK. Going well so far!
Awesome. Let me know how it turns out for you.
@@731Woodworks Sure will man :) What paint are you using for the white? Do you clear coat that too?
I use Sherwin Williams Pro Classic in biscuit white. No clear coat on it
@@731Woodworks Thank you!!! :)
@@731Woodworks Hey man, got a question on the finishing. I'm not getting the perfect glass like finish after applying yacht varnish to the top, I'm varnishing in a dust free environment, could it be that my varnish is contaminated with dusty flecks? Or is there a way to deal with them? Got a pic here..tinyurl.com/y6n22xxf
Anyway for future videos you could include a buy list?? Thanks and keep up the awesome work!
Will do. Thank you for the suggestion
Great content! I wish there is some sort of a time lapsed to see how it was really built.
Thank you
Nice job. They turned out great.
BronkBuilt thank you!
Beautiful
Thank you
Maaaan i love that bottom shelve niice love the look the spacing gives it
Which types of paint were used please. Love your videos and bought a few of your plans as well :) ty again
I use a 2x4 as a jig for my apron.
great information .. well done thank you.
Thank you
I was wondering, since you have a router, if it would be any better to cut a ledge for the bottom boards and lay them in? Really enjoying your channel!
Great video. You’re really helping by me also come up with some similar great ideas. Keep it up!
Glad to hear it!
Good work. My only advice is regarding the wood conditioner. I used to think the same thing about application time. Turns out that what the directions really mean about the 15 to 20 minutes, is that is the working time. Your stain is supposed to be applied within that window. Obviously you don't want to completely soak with conditioner. Just wipe it on quickly. Then the stain within that 15 to 20 minute window. The conditioner opens up them pores so the wood will take the stain evenly. When the conditioner has dried, it ceases to open up them pores. So adding stain after the conditioner dries, its not going to take it evenly.
I have read the conditioner actually seals the pours so the stain doesn’t soak in as much, which prevents the blotching.
@@731Woodworks hmm. Well I wasnt trying to mislead you.. That's the same conditioner I use. The directions say to stain anytime within that window. But honestly, it's really not that important. Your tables came out awesome.
@@robbrown39 On no sir, I know you weren't trying to mislead me. I'm sorry if it came out that way. I think there is always a lot of differing opinions on those kind of things, it's hard to know what the right way is. I'll try it the way you described next time I use it and see if it makes a noticeable difference.
@@731Woodworks I did some more research on it and your way is closer than my way to the right way. It's true that you dont want to wait too long to stain, but it's also true that you have to give the conditioner time soak in. The window of opportunity is more like 2 hours.
@@robbrown39 Oh ok, I gotcha. That makes sense. Thanks for following up.
Nice job!!!👍
Thank you
Great looking table. Also, I like the interesting rolling chair at 13:51.
Thank you
Love the content. Could you elaborate on the process of actually attaching the table top together? I will research figure 8s etc. but would like to get your process to determine the best way to put the top together. thanks!
I use table top fasteners. I did a video on them here ruclips.net/video/rOiPPhIkRbo/видео.html
Hey Mr Matt - what grade 2x4 do you purchase for your projects? Also, do you do any prep work (jointer, planner) before using them? Thank you sir.
Nice Work 👍
Thank you. Are you looking to build something similar?
@@731Woodworks soon yes! Im still working on a xmas gift! Im a rookie and have to work outside and figures 1st year i get into woodworking we get the most rain in 20 years. I'll be in garage soon. Cuz next thing u know it'll be over 100 degrees
Oh yeah. Summer is coming on us fast!
I’m thinking about corner rounding the outside corner of each leg.
👊🏻
That is a very nice piece. I just started my own channel so I subscribed to yours to get inspiration.
On your channel, it would help to actually see the holes being drilled and boards being attached rather than just a verbal description. Good luck!
Looks awesome. I’m thinking about starting to take woodworking more serious and build and sell some of these. What clear coat and finish do you use on the top.
Going to attempt this project just need to order the pocket jig!
Thanks for the video
Thank you.
Disregard the last question, I saw you use a rag in the end table video. Nice job.
Thank you
Love it, instead of 2x4's for the top, could you use 3 pieces of 2x12 instead. I understand it'll be a different look. But it would cut down on making so many pocket holes
For sure!
I like the bottom shelf not being solid.
Thank you
I've made a table and used 2x2's for the legs actually 4x4's cut down to 2x2's
Nice
I read thru all the comments but cannot find how you made the bottom shelves level with the rails. Is it as easy as using a clamp? Any other ideas?
Clamps. Or hold them in place and screw them in easily.
Awesome job... I'm just starting out. Your instructions are well laid out and much appreciated. New sub here.
Awesome. Thank you
Hey Matt! Thanks for the plans and the guidance on building this table. I built it last week for my daughter. It turned out great.... Painted it white with a natural finish on the top and the bottom slats. I've got a question, though. I may have misinterpreted your instructions and cut list. I could not get the cuts from 4 2x4's. I had to use 6. Please correct me... Thanks
Glad it worked out. Did you use 10' boards?
Monticello, huh? Graduated UAM back in 2012.
Awesome. Yep, we are here in good ole Monticello.
Can't go wrong with General Finishes. It's worth the extra $$$.
Their water based clear coat can be brushed on or sprayed on and cleanup is a breeze.
It’s great stuff!
@@731Woodworks
I will say that an oil based poly probably looks better for some applications. I bought a can of GF water based poly with the amber tint but haven't had a need to try it out.
Yes I agree. General Finishes Arm-R-Seal is a great oil based finish
@@731Woodworks
Don't laugh, but when I have to use a brush on oil poly I go cheap with the big box store stuff. For water based nothing lays out as flat and is as durable as GF water poly. When I spray it I use an inexpensive Home cheapo spray gun and get professional results, and again, clean up is a breeze with water based. I never have and never will spray an oil based finish.
I’ve never sprayed oil based either. I like the GF arm r deal because I can wipe it on with a cloth and it comes out great.
Love these, found you on instagram and came to subscribe, thanks for posting lookinf forward to more
Made this today
Awesome
Living in South Africa, and loving the way you guys in the US do woodcrafts - I always have this HUGE stumbling block: I need to work out in my head the inches and fractions of inches - into decimal. That takes up half of my project time! One inch, is 2,54 centimetres, or - using the logic of ten - 25,4 milimetres. That I can cope with. But the minute you guys start talking in fractions of inches - I need to ask : WHY? You are such a great nation - except you haven't embraced the logic of ten! ;) Example: 28 1/8 inches , equals 0. 714375 meters, or 71.4375 centimeters, or 714.375 millimeters, or 714375 micrometers OR - just keep on dividing by ten - you see the pattern? MUCH easier if your base is 1 and 0. With commas, As you go into fractions... Come on, guys....I know you hate the french - but enough is enough. :)
Can you make a video on how to make the chair behind you please?
The bar stools? I used this video ruclips.net/video/T4RM4gpMDqw/видео.html
This video was great!
Thank you
Great work! I love the videos. Do you ever fill your pocket holes?
Yes, sometimes I use pocket hole plugs or cut dowels to fit.
Thank you for the video and the directions on how to build this. My wife saw it know has me starting to try and make her a set. How do you joint the boards together?
With pocket hole screws
@@731Woodworks I'm sorry I meant did you use a jointer before the pocket holes, to remove the rounded edges of the 2x4?
@@r.davidhens4056 I jointed with my table saw like in this video: ruclips.net/video/9HMMWGkI1ZI/видео.html
can I build without 2 expensive jigs!? maybe just the smaller one?
sure you could
@@731Woodworks sorry for the silly questions. For example if I just bought the more expensive k5 jig. Could I join everything together including table top pieces?! Thank you!
Yes
Hey man I love your videos! I bought the plans for this table and started to build it, and I have a question. For the 2x4’s for the top, did you take a little off each side to remove the rounded edge that they come with? It seems if I do that it’ll take quite a bit of width off the top. Thanks!
I did take the very edge off of them
I really enjoy your videos Matt. I have learned so much. Do you have a video or do you know what to do when your miter saw gets off center. By that I mean, my saw does not line up. I don't know how to fix it. My miters are all messed up. Of course to cut straight I can use a 90 angle and get it almost perfect. but I have it for MITERS. lol any suggestions?
Not sure. Maybe search your model number and adjustment
@@731Woodworks Thank you
Do you use a jointer for the 2x4s for the top piece?
Awesome build man! Could you detail the bit used for the table top edges?
It's just an 1/8" round over bit
Nice, Matt! I think I'm going to switch to the Z clips when I run out of figure 8s. They are WAY cheaper. I didn't know you used SketchUp. I had offered to send you a SketchUp file of my Fancy X with all the right measurements, but since you already use it, I can send you all of my tables. 👍🏻😁
Del Johnston Thanks! LOL. I don't, you did that sketchup for me and sent me a screen shot when I first got on Instagram. I use it when I build these tables now :)
731 Woodworks DOH! Haha, I'm an idiot. 😂 well, I can still send ya whatever ya need. 👍🏻
Del Johnston Thanks!
Did you use a primer amd multiple coats of paint? Also, did you sand in-between coats? Looks really good, great build and video!
I'm very late but anyway. How can the legs be 2x4 but you are saying 3 1/2 and 1 1/2 on either side when attaching aprons? Also the top is 2x4 by 8 so it will be 32 but you are saying 28. So is a 2x4 in USA a 1 1/2x3 1/2?
Yep, in the USA a 2x4 is 1.5x3.5. It wasn't always that way, and I won't pretend to be an expert, but a mix of standardizations and lumber shortages after World War I led to lumber's actual size being smaller than it's nominal size. In short, suppliers had to stretch their stock to not only make it last but keep it cheap and competitive vs other materials. The nominal sized name stuck, even though the actual size is smaller.
So how many 2x4s are ther before you cut
Do you have a blueprint/plan to look at. Can’t really see it in the video. Love the table.
I have a rough sketch,. Send me an email 731woodworks@gmail.com and I"ll send it to you
@@731Woodworks
Ok, thank you. And thank you for this great idea. Simple yet sweet.
You should do a video of the chair on wheels behind you at the end
Agripin Gutierrez it’s based off of this design, just shortened the legs. ruclips.net/video/T4RM4gpMDqw/видео.html
@@731Woodworks yeah I think I will shorten the plans to make a chair and not a stool as well thank you 713 I started my trestle table from that video you made and now my girlfriend wants the benches also haha great videos
@@agripingutierrez1791 thanks! Sounds like you got some great projects lined up
Love this! How did you attach the top?
table top fasteners
So you did that top without a Joiner or a planner?
First of all, thanks so much for sharing... I’ll definitely sign up to support you through Patreon!!
have a few questions.
Are you using that water based poly coat over the oil based stain?
How many coats of stain?
How many coats of the poly?
Can you just wipe the poly on with a rag?
Thanks again!!!
Thanks! I only use one coat of stain and let it dry for 24 hours. It is oil based stain. Then I use a water based clear coat. I wouldn't use a rag to wipe on water based. If you use a good quality brush and you won't have brush strokes. Water based poly will dry clear and self level. Just apply a small amount at a time. I usually apply 3 coats. Also watch for drips and runs because those will dry a milky white. Hope that helps.
I didn't see you joint the top boards before putting them together? did I miss it?
I didn’t video that part. Here is how I do it: ruclips.net/video/9HMMWGkI1ZI/видео.html
Great content! I've seen you use this dark walnut stain a few times so I picked some up. Do you just do one coat for that shade? And how long do you leave the coat(s) on?
Thanks
Yes, one coat. I usually only leave it on for a few minutes, less than 5 minutes.
How did you get the table top tubafours so flat on all the sides before you glue them together?
I joint the edges. Otherwise I buy #1 grade lumber.
This looks awesome! I am going to build one, how long does it take you to make them now that you’ve built a bunch of them and are more efficient ? Not including of course waiting for stuff to dry.
I could build one in about 6-8 hours give or take.
Thanks!
Whata good whit paint to use on the base? I bought a white exterior paint and it rolls right off the wood. Need some help
A good primer first. I use Sherwin Williams paints and primers. I use Pro Classic paint from SW
@@731Woodworks thank you very much. I am almost completed with this build and already have 3 orders waiting.
Awesome
Great Video! I got a question that you may have already been asked but I haven’t seen. What color pain did you use for the base?
Thank you. It’s Sherwin Williams Pro Classic biscuit white.
Do you use a level at all when building your furniture?
What’s a level going to do?
Matt, what bit do you use in your router for the z-clip slots
1/8" straight bit