Farmhouse Table Update...

[Stax]

Okay...so making your own table is a lot of work. Today I built the skirt and attached it to table top first through cross sections (1x2's). I then used more 1x4's to add support where my breadboards (2x10's) meet the 2x8's. After that I attached the legs (4x4's). Every screw, and there is a lot of them was pilot drilled, then 3/8ths spaded so that the recesses can be covered with wood filler. Glue was also used. More sanding tomorrow and filling weather permitting.

 

[Gary_602z]

I envy people that can make things like that !

Gary

 

[Stax]

Gary, you shouldn't. Not really hard to do. Just some diligence, planning and patience.

 

[Gary_602z]

Gary, you shouldn't. Not really hard to do. Just some diligence, planning and patience.

Yep 3 things that I don't have!

Gary

 

[thewoodlands]

Very nice Stax, nice job. We have a planned coffee table build coming up, just hope it comes out that nice.

zap

 

[Stax]

Zap, just a heads up if you're staining it. Did some lurking around on the net and found out that staining hemlock is real easy to screw up. Make sure you sand with a 220 grit and hit it with some pre stain conditioner. If not, you'll get a crap load of bloching and unevenness.

 

[save$]

Zap, just a heads up if you're staining it. Did some lurking around on the net and found out that staining hemlock is real easy to screw up. Make sure you sand with a 220 grit and hit it with some pre stain conditioner. If not, you'll get a crap load of bloching and unevenness.

X2 on that prestain. Hemlock is not at all easy to work with. It has a mind all of its own! Enjoy that nice big table.

 

[Hogwildz]

That is beautiful man, nice work!