DIY Rustic Kitchen Table with Bleached Pine Top

[@misterm7086]

I shall build my next dining table with this video as my inspiration.

[@MakerBeach]

That's great! Let me know how it goes and thank you!

[@MikeJones-dr8os]

nice pocket whole connect to legs adjustment. little outside the leg thinking. Good stuff

[@handmadeinyorkshire5887]

That’s the simplest way I’ve ever seen to attach table legs, plus a great finished table.

[@MakerBeach]

Thank you! I have a couple more videos on my channel that go into more detail on that method. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@TEKENGLOBAL]

Came here after watching your pocket hole jig how to video. All I have to say is I learned more in these two videos about joining wood cleanly just from them. The final product was outstanding as your attention to detail was evident! 👍 The wife knew you would knock this project out the park without issue! ☝️🍺🍺🍺🍺 Appreciate you taking the time to share this information and process with all of us! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 ✌️🍺🍺

[@MakerBeach]

Awesome, thank you! I appreciate the kind words!

[@HappyPappynKatyTX]

Nice table. Love it when a plan comes together. I'm the frugal woodworker. No woodworker channel. Been doing it my way for 15 years. Thanks

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks! It was a fun build.

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

Haha. "Sounds great for a hack like me". I've never used wood bleach. It was cool to see it get lighter as the time lapse went on.

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks! Yeah wood bleach is cool stuff. And it's super easy to use.

[@24086657]

Thanks for sharing a great way to use pocket holes with dowels. Life changing idea.

[@MakerBeach]

Glad it was helpful! I have another video that goes over that technique in more detail. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXypnXSCjNuJm7s

[@HappyPappynKatyTX]

Me either. I built my jointer from a rigid hand planer I bought at a pawn shop for 35 dollars. It was 1/2 off day. Thrifty. Thanks for the videos

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks for watching!

[@jraglob5924]

As Paul Seller's says, when you are about to glue up, lock all doors and prevent anyone disturbing you. You only have one time to do this glue up! Nice video, keep them coming.

[@MakerBeach]

LOL, I've never heard that but I love it! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@mrwillieg123]

nice job , love the pocket hole doll rod trick

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks! Yeah that's a fun hack. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@kytacomaguy]

Awesome use of the Kreg jig !

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks! 👍 I have another video on my channel that goes into more detail on that technique. Thanks for watching!

[@ha-y-in6938]

Gotta love my cousin vinny, still laughing. I heard that, then judge "the two what?".

[@MakerBeach]

LOL thanks! Yeah I love that joke. 😂

[@CustomwoodturningNY]

Thanks for using our legs for your project, the table looks great!

[@MakerBeach]

Thank you to you too! We love those legs! You guys do great work!

[@liamc-rb9tz]

Nicely done, love the finished table and the pizza delivered legs🙂, I watched your other video and had to come and see the finished product, it's a smashing table. Love the use of the dowels and not a screw in sight 👍

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks! Yeah how about those mail order legs! LOL! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@yatesmachine1234]

Given that the dowels go in at an angle (versus straight in with normal dowel joinery) I wonder if these joints are even stronger since they are crossing so many more wood fibers. Great idea. I think I'll use this for my own dining room table.

[@MakerBeach]

Interesting thought! Let me know how it goes if you try this on your table! 👊

[@saundersd1962]

Love that use of the pocket hole jig, will definitely se that myself. Thanks for a great video

[@MakerBeach]

Glad it was helpful! I have another video that goes over that technique in more detail. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXypnXSCjNuJm7s

[@zk_6312]

Hmm, I don't normally like pocket holes, but I might try this on a drawer for my work bench. I was going to use the traditional dowel joinery, but this might be an option.

[@MakerBeach]

Hope it goes well!

[@TRX2015]

Worth the watch. I want to try this for the next furniture I make. Thanks

[@MakerBeach]

Thank you! Let me know how it goes! I have another video that shows more detail on the dowel joint technique. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXypnXSCjNuJm7s

[@terrywong7879]

Nicely done. Great tips, I often thought about it but never trying it, yet.

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks Terry! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@rashunwashington6284]

Great vid , I've learned a lot from this especially about the glue . You said when its wet you have to keep on jamming it. My partner and I would debate this often but the way you broke it down we both have a new understanding on what it mean to jam wood.

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks for watching!

[@xDrywall]

👏🏻 Looks amazing 👏🏻

[@tbmakes4912]

Well done!!! Learned a ton of things and, someday, I would love to make my family a kitchen table!!!

[@MakerBeach]

That's great! Glad it was helpful. I hope you can make a table for your family too. It's very rewarding to have family meals at a table you made!👊

[@tonyh7734]

came here after the video on dowel/pocket hole trick to see the real thing, fascinating tip! however, i did notice that you didn't use tabletop fasteners that allows for the wood to expand and contract. if you are starting to see crack in your table, you may need to undo the pocket holes for the top and use proper fasteners.

[@MakerBeach]

Yes you are right. We eat at that table everyday so I keep an eye on it. We're in Florida so our temp and humidity swings aren't that drastic throughout the year but it's definitely something to be aware of. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@rickdunn3883]

@@MakerBeach You can also re-drill the pocket holes with a larger drill bit such that the screw can move in the apron. I saw that on someone else's video-probably would work. Has anyone tried this? How well does it work?

[@twilde3754]

Lovely!

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks!

[@rogerherrera]

I have limited tools too. this is my next project, the way you did

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks Roger! I'm so happy this was helpful for you. Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions feel free to ask. Thanks for watching!

[@petermoseley5150]

Great Idea! Good for you.

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks, Peter!

[@johnhusband924]

Great video and thank you for sharing. I would be interested to know how you clamped the long side of the table or did you pocket screw them.

[@MakerBeach]

Thank you! I can't remember but you can use a pocket hole screw or two to hold it in place and once you have a dowel installed you can back out the screw, enlarge the hole and then insert a dowel. I have a follow up video that explains that.

[@zulfikranzulmos4066]

Nice and ur voice very soothing

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@2WheelsGood-sui]

What is the advantage from the classic dowelling? Is it stronger than that?

[@MakerBeach]

No but I did not have a dowel jig. So this is what I came up with. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@anonymousperson4363]

When you screwed on the table top, did you do so to allow for expansion and contraction?

[@MakerBeach]

Nope! I know I should have. There is not a lot of temperature and humidity change where I live so it's been fine the last few years. I mention that in a follow up video I did on the pocket hole dowel technique.

[@timberdreams6874]

Superb job mate, the table turned out really nice! That's a great use of your pocket hole jig for your table legs too, i'm gunna have to use that one. :)

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks! Yeah I was really proud of that innovation. I'm not the only one though, there are a few other videos showing the same. Thanks for the sub! I subscribed to your channel as well.

[@hughterry607]

Great job. were the legs a custom order, I have looked at every selection

[@MakerBeach]

Hey Hugh, I'm pretty sure it was the 5 inch version this item: www.tablelegssite.com/collections/dining-table-legs/products/table-legs-8-wood-type-size Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@hughterry607]

@@MakerBeach Thanks, I can see at frame 7:26 your wife is biting her lip trying to move just the frame and the legs ...too cute ....also in the back ground is the table that inspired you ... I really love those legs .... but just in time for a large Christmas dinner

[@healing2gether]

Great and simple video to enjoy, thanks! Can you tell me about the little sled your router was riding on when you were routing out the edges of the table? I’m new to woodworking and just getting into the tools in terms! Thanks, Adam

[@MakerBeach]

It's just a piece of scrap particle board screwed to the base of the router to keep it stable. I don't use the router a lot so I need all the help I can get. It came from a particle board shelf covered in black laminate which makes it slide really easily across the work surface.

[@ChristopherClaudioSkierka]

...hello :), why would you not just use the pocket screws to attach aprons to legs, not strong enough? ....and so the dowels in this instance are stronger? many thanks in advance

[@MakerBeach]

I thought dowels would be stronger for the heavy legs on this table.

[@ChristopherClaudioSkierka]

@@MakerBeach I had the same feeling, aprons to legs is more of a structure thing so dowels is a better choice, I thing kreg is used for certain things like this one just mentioned.

[@trbizwiz1]

How is the bleaching finish holding up? Are you getting any yellowing as you close in on a year?

[@MakerBeach]

It's still looking good! It's actually been about a year and a half because I finished the top before we decided what type of legs and color for the base. It's pine so it's got a few dings from the everyday use but color is still looking good. Have you had bleached wood go yellow with time?

[@scottstatham8019]

That's a great looking table! What is the brand of wood bleach you used?

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks, Scott! The wood bleach brand is Zinsser. I just added a link in the description. What will you be bleaching?

[@jonmiguel]

I've seen lots of premade dowels with a ridged surface to facilitate glue spread and adherence. Instead of sanding the homemade dowels for fit why not try using the teeth on the inside of a pair of adjustable pliers to groove the dowel surfaces like premade dowels? Just grip the dowel firmly and scchhhlide the pliers down once or twice.

[@MakerBeach]

Good idea. Thanks! 👊

[@UtahFishingChannel]

Thanks for sharing! I just subscribed.

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks!

[@UtahFishingChannel]

@@MakerBeach No problem. I'd love to have you stop by my channel if you get the time!

[@MakerBeach]

@@UtahFishingChannel I did! Those mountain streams are beautiful! I love the underwater shots. Not many streams like those here in Florida. :)

[@stefanieporcaro7251]

Hi! I see you work in your garage. So do I! Other than using your horses and With limited space I was wondering size is your work table?

[@MakerBeach]

My work bench is about 24 inches by 60 inches. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@pteddie6965]

Nice table, Sean. I'm not a fan of the distressed look, but most wives these days are and we do have to keep them happy, right? Speaking of your wife, you should include her in each of your videos. She's bound to increase the number of viewers. Thanks for the video. Stay safe. Please, post more videos.

[@MakerBeach]

Nice idea but I love my wife too much to use her likeness to increase engagement. 😉 Glad you like the table!

[@ralphhardy6048]

What’s the Final cost of the table and nice work

[@MakerBeach]

Hi Ralph, that's a great question. I probably used five or six 2x10x8s which are about $13 in my area. I had to rip a few to avoid defects. The table legs are pretty thick so they were $300 for all four. The router bit was about $80. The bleach is pretty cheap on amazon. So just materials was less than $400. Around $500 if you include the router bit and consumables like glue, bleach and screws.

[@cdadams1223]

Beautiful table!!! What was the router bit you used for your edge profile? It turned out very nice!

[@MakerBeach]

Thank you! Thanks for asking about the bit too. I just added link in the description for future viewers. Here's the link: www.rockler.com/table-edge-handrail-router-bit

[@cdadams1223]

Thank you sir!

[@keithmetcalfe2466]

Great work, going use it. Got even less tools than you. I.e no band saw .

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks! Hope it goes well if you try it.

[@MrTonka]

Did you say, utes? LoL

[@MakerBeach]

Yeah, I love that joke! I've been trying to fit it in a video since I stared.

[@healing2gether]

Great work, sub’d for more projects! -Adam

[@MakerBeach]

Thanks for the sub! I'll be sure to check out your channel too.

[@healing2gether]

SeanWalworth great, thanks in return!

[@allynburke]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@MakerBeach]

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[@gslavik]

What is a "yute"?

[@MakerBeach]

LOL - if you are really asking, that is a joke from a movie called My Cousin Vinny.

[@Sergio-ct3xo]

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[@MakerBeach]

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