DIY table and bench from common/cheap boards
So to avoid the tariffs and inflation I went ahead and attempted my own kitchen table with a matching bench. It’s made from common 2x4s and 2x6s for the top and cost less than $100 in materials and supplies. I first started with the table top and created it by shaving off the rounded corners of the boards and then glue/clamped them together. I did the same for the bench top. For the legs of each one, I hollowed out half the board thickness on each piece to create a cavity for each board to fit together like a puzzle. It’s as simple as joinery goes to keep things simple. From there I added glue to hold the pieces firmly at the correct angle and let it all dry and settle. I then attached the legs to the top by driving screws up from the bottom so you won’t see the screw heads and can disassemble when needing to move. The legs on the bench, however, were glued together. The bench also had a 3/4” board added to the bottom for style. Once all assembled I stained it two different shades and then wiped on several layers of semigloss polyurethane. The only tools you should need are a table saw, miter saw or circular saw, a drill, and clamps. It made for a fun weekend project that should hopefully last a lifetime. If you’re nervous about using pine as a tabletop, just know that once finished, it will repel moisture and stains like hardwoods. submitted by /u/Yes_ThisIsBrett [link] [comments]
| | So to avoid the tariffs and inflation I went ahead and attempted my own kitchen table with a matching bench. It’s made from common 2x4s and 2x6s for the top and cost less than $100 in materials and supplies. I first started with the table top and created it by shaving off the rounded corners of the boards and then glue/clamped them together. I did the same for the bench top. For the legs of each one, I hollowed out half the board thickness on each piece to create a cavity for each board to fit together like a puzzle. It’s as simple as joinery goes to keep things simple. From there I added glue to hold the pieces firmly at the correct angle and let it all dry and settle. I then attached the legs to the top by driving screws up from the bottom so you won’t see the screw heads and can disassemble when needing to move. The legs on the bench, however, were glued together. The bench also had a 3/4” board added to the bottom for style. Once all assembled I stained it two different shades and then wiped on several layers of semigloss polyurethane. The only tools you should need are a table saw, miter saw or circular saw, a drill, and clamps. It made for a fun weekend project that should hopefully last a lifetime. If you’re nervous about using pine as a tabletop, just know that once finished, it will repel moisture and stains like hardwoods. [link] [comments] |
