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DIY X Base Dining Table – free woodworking plans

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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-leg farmhouse table plans

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.

X base farmhouse table plans from SawdustGirl.com

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.

Farmhouse table legs

Step 4:  Attach Leg top and bottom

  • Use wood screws to secure top and bottom to leg

X base farmhouse table plans from SawdustGirl.com

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

X base farmhouse table plans from SawdustGirl.com

Top

X base farmhouse table plans from SawdustGirl.comX base farmhouse table plans from SawdustGirl.com

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.

X base farmhouse table plans from SawdustGirl.com

Step 7:  Finish

  • Finish with stain, poly and or wax.

X base farmhouse table plans from SawdustGirl.com

X base farmhouse table plans from SawdustGirl.com

January 30, 2014 · 6 Comments

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Comments

  1. Annet M says

    January 31, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    Everyday another awesome free plan… so much to make and so little time… 🙂 Wish I had a workshop with heat and power… Come on Spring!!!

    Reply
  2. chrissy hermanson says

    August 3, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    This is so great and affordable! We want to build a dining table top with barn boards we have and the use a glass over the barn boards, so we’ve been looking for ideas for a dining table base to build. I love the x bases we’ve seen at some stores but they are pricey. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  3. lee vought says

    May 3, 2018 at 10:37 am

    When my son and I built this table, we found that the four 8′ 2×4 were not enough. to include the center pieces you need 6. Just an FYI. Also, price is closer to $100. But other than that, great plans and easy for a novice to build.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      May 6, 2018 at 10:35 am

      Thanks for the feedback on materials. I guess price depends on current local prices.

      Reply
  4. Haleigh says

    May 29, 2020 at 9:37 am

    How long are the 2×6’s? 8’?

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      May 29, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      The 2×8’s? For the top? They can be as long as you want the top to be.

      Reply

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