DIY X Base Dining Table – free woodworking plans

This super easy X base Farmhouse table can be built for about $50.  Cutting the angles for the X braces will be the most difficult part because one angle is over 45• which is the limit on a lot of miter saws.  But there’s a simple fix, use an angle finder, mark it and use a jigsaw or circular saw for the cut.

What I love about this plan is that there are no visible fasteners!  If you pick out attractive lumber and spend some time sanding and finishing, this could be a beautiful farmhouse table.

 

X Base Dining Table – Free Woodworking Plans

Materials:

• Base:  Four 8′ 2×4’s. (Always good to get a couple extra — in case you need them)
• Top:    Six 2×8’s Glued and clamped to create a slab top – Tutorial
• Wood Glue
  
• 2 1/2″ #12 pocket Screws
  
• 2 1/2″ wood screws
  

Step 1:  Cut angles

• Cut eight pieces as shown in blue below.
• Use an angle finder, mark your cut and then use a jigsaw or to cut.

Step 2:  Build “half legs”

• Use wood glue and wood screws to attach brace parts to leg part.
• Make sure to countersink screws
• Placement of screws must not be too low or they will protrude through the brace part.

Step 3:  Create Full legs

• Use wood glue and clamps to secure half legs to gather and create one full let
• Completely slather glue on both parts then clamp them together until they dry.
• Wipe off glue squeeze out so it doesn’t interfere with finish.

Step 4:  Attach Leg top and bottom

• Use wood screws to secure top and bottom to leg

Step 5:  Attach Center Braces

• Use pocket screws to secure center braces.
• All pocket holes should be located so they are not visible on finished table

Bottom

Top

Step 5:  Glue up Top

• Glue up 2×8’s to create a table top then secure using wood screws up through legs to attach.

 

Step 6:  Attach Top

• Drill a 1/2″ diameter hole in each side of the tops of each leg.
• Use a washer  that is larger than the hole and will keep the screw.
• Use wood screw to attach top – this will allow for wood movement.

Step 7:  Finish

• Finish with stain, poly and or wax.