DIY Modified Modern Farmhouse Table Plans {Lots of them}

Let me preface this post by saying my father-in-law is a perfectionist and very detailed and believes in doing things the right way instead of taking chintzy shortcuts. Instead of me writing a mangled post of mumbo-jumbo I asked him to detail how he made the table. He did and it's 5 pages in a Word document. My husband and I knew this was probably coming! I'm sure this comes as no surprise to those of you that know him!

--If you'd like the plans leave your email in the comment form and I will forward them on.--

I do have several photos documenting the process until Dave and I had to leave to go to our master's class we almost forgot about that day! Oops! That's what lovely "Spring Break Brain" will do to you!

The tabletop boards all laid out to see which way the grain flowed the best!

Planing the boards for a smooth seamless fit!

Wood glue and biscuits so the table top boards fit together tightly!

Jointing the rest of the spots for the biscuits

Clamped together for a secure glue dry!

Cleaning up any glue that oozed out!

The 4 legs!

Sanding the legs with a belt sander for a smooth finish!

Drilling pocket screws!

Like father like son...or not?

Finished tabletop waiting to be conditioned {to reduce blotchiness} and stained!

Already conditioned, now being stained! [Dark Walnut by Miniwax]

After the second coat--but before the poly!
[2 coats of poly on legs/ 3 coats of poly on tabletop]

Remember, full extensive plans available! Just send me your email and I will be happy to forward them on! : )

Have a fabulous weekend!!!

xoxo