Wooden Dining Table
A sturdy 1800 × 900 mm dining table with solid wood legs and a moving top.
Overview
A classic farmhouse dining table sized 1800 × 900 × 760 mm. Solid wood top, four legs with aprons, finished with a hard-wearing varnish.
Cut list
| Part | Dimensions | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Top boards | 1800 × 110 × 28 mm | 8 |
| Aprons long | 1600 × 90 × 28 mm | 2 |
| Aprons short | 700 × 90 × 28 mm | 2 |
| Legs | 720 × 80 × 80 mm | 4 |
Steps
- Glue the eight top boards edge-to-edge with biscuits.
- Build two leg frames (leg + short aprons) with mortise and tenon.
- Join the leg frames with the long aprons.
- Attach the top with figure-8 clips so it can expand.
- Sand to 220 grit and apply 3 coats of varnish.
Tips
- Mark each top board's orientation before gluing.
- Check the table is square while the glue dries.
- Use a level on the floor before assembly.
Materials
- ◆ Oak or pine boards
- ◆ Wood glue
- ◆ Varnish or oil
- ◆ Screws and figure-8 clips
Tools needed
- Table saw
- Miter saw
- Router
- Clamps
- Drill
Steps
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1
Cut all parts
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2
Glue the top
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3
Build leg frames
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4
Assemble aprons
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5
Fix the top
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6
Sand and finish
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