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Farm Style Table Top

5/1/2020

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This table top used to be an old vintage door, which was cool, but not very practical. My kids have a knack for crumbs and the panels of the door were great for storing them - gross. So we refinished the top. It’s a quick and easy update for a variety of table bases.
 
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials
  • 2x6 wood
  • Wood screws
  • Paint or stain
  • Wood finish (I used Tung Oil)
 
Tools
  • Electric drill
  • Electric saw
  • Electric sander
  • Pocket hole jig (can be found at Lowe’s)
  • Hole bit (1.5” or wider)
  • Rubber gloves
  • Paint brush
  • Cloth
 
How to Guide
 
Cut it out
  • Cut 3 pieces for the run of the tabletop, and 2 pieces for the width.
  • Overall dimensions should be about 5 feet long and 2.5 feet deep.
 
Pocket
  • Using the pocket hole jig, drill 2 holes on each side, of the 3 pieces of length.
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Come together
  • Place the 2 outer pieces along the width and screw in place.
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In the middle
  • Place the middle piece and screw in place
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Stain or paint
  • Stain or paint the tabletop.
  • Apply multiple coats.
  • Apply finish (I used Tung Oil).
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​For instructions on how to build the the pipe base of this table, please see Vintage Door and Pipe Table.
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