Farmhouse Coffee Table Build (free plans in description)

[@MrSeaneboy]

That gloss finish looks sharp. I usually use a flat or semi gloss but shiny can exemplify the beauty of the wood grain. Nice solid table.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thank you! Gloss poly is one of my favorites to use, but sometimes flat or matte finishes are hard to beat!

[@joshuafrench8668]

Very cool. No gimmicks. Just a nice, simple tutorial. I learned a few tricks!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Joshua! Exactly what I was going for 👍🏻

[@toddcollins4329]

I completed the table yesterday and the wife is completely satisfied. I see imperfections but that’s my OCD coming out. I added a planer to my Christmas list, it’s a must. I appreciated the detailed instructions and video. Wanted to share a pic, but can’t seem to on here. Thx

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Awesome! A planer definitely helps some of the edges come out clean, but it's not an absolute must. If you or anyone you know has Instagram feel free to DM me with pics of your build - I'm on Instagram @MMCC_Woodshop (same name as here)!

[@mmec2000]

Looks good. The folks at Titebond are loving this guy!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Mike! I'm sure they do, they should sponsor me hahah! But seriously Titebond is great stuff and has always worked well for me.

[@thecheemafamily6724]

Beautiful video editing...straight to the point. Thx

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thank you! 👍🏻

[@kevincavallaro866]

Definitely agree. Little music and perfect!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

@@kevincavallaro866 Thanks for the feedback Kevin!

[@glennbourbon3679]

Loved this video. Unfortunately I don't see the link to the plans in the description.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Hey Glenn, thanks. There isn’t a link to plans, but rather dimensions listed in the description. I should’ve specified better, sorry about that.

[@joebrey7052]

Just the kind of project I’m looking for.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Awesome! Good luck with your build!

[@trent31]

Great video! 10 points for no talking 😂

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Haha thanks buddy! I like hearing the sound of the tools rather than me rambling! 😂😂

[@MakerTeej]

awesome build bro! Definitely borrowing some of your methods for future projects! 👍👍

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thank Teej! Borrow away and good luck with the builds!!

[@Vet6970]

Great looking table, well done. 👍

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Bob!

[@Joseluis-od9hf]

Awesome furnitures

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thank you Jose!

[@kevinwilson5363]

I wanted to say that I love this table. As someone new to woodworking, you make this look easy. My only question is, why use 2x8x8' boards vs 2x4x8 if you're cutting the 2x8x8 in half?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Kevin! So the 2x8x8s are cut in half long ways making two 2x8x4 boards. You could use 2x4s instead for sure but you’d have to use and join twice as many of them

[@kevinwilson5363]

Ahhhh ok. I was thinking they got cut in half 2 ways making them 2x4x4 lol.

[@hansvanderheijden153]

Heel goed gedaan. Complimenten, zeer mooi!!!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Dank je!! (I used google translate to try to translate 'thank you' - hope that's it!)

[@kellyannflanagansmythe82]

Really Nice. Great job its refreshing to see a true craftsman displaying and sharing his talents and designs here. Great piece. Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be making one for myself using your design. As I said it is refreshing to see someone who really knows what they are doing and cares about being a true craftsman here on KZbin. Looking forward to seeing more videos and pieces from you. BTW I'm also impressed with you editing style and the thought you put into what your viewers really need to see or not see. PERFECT! Happy New Year

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks so much for the words! That was my intent, so others can build a piece for their, or someone's home. Good luck if you decide to build one for yourself!!

[@jedidiahaugust206]

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[@chrisderek8150]

@Jedidiah August instablaster ;)

[@jedidiahaugust206]

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[@jedidiahaugust206]

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[@BuckysCustoms]

Great project! Gotta make one of these!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Bucky! Give it a go, will keep an eye out for your video! 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@BuckysCustoms]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 Thank you, Sir! I have to say, I am definately a Pocket Screw fan as well!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Can't beat pocket holes!!

[@russellstevens235]

I wish you lived near so I could order a table from you! :)

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I know! If only we weren’t so far away! 😆

[@johnlozano5054]

JUST AWESOME. THANkS

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

You're welcome! Thanks for leaving a comment, good luck with your build!

[@varunshenoy532]

Do you absolutely need the sprayer for the paint? Can I use a paint brush instead. Also, can this build be done without a midar saw? I have circular saw. Sorry just starting carpentery.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Nope, you definitely don’t need hem either! I’ve painted plenty of tables with a brush and used all kinds of different saws to cut boards!

[@varunshenoy532]

Thanks for the reply. I am not able to find pine here, can I use cedar instead?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

@@varunshenoy532 Definitely! This would look awesome in cedar!

[@ajhelmink]

are you concerned about the top splitting with expansion and contraction? I thought tabletop fasteners were better than screws> otherwise awesome build.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! Yes, I should have used some type of fastener for the top. Everything I've (now) read/heard says to allow for wood movement rather than just use screws. I mostly use figure 8 fasteners now. 👍🏻

[@swamprat57]

Nice!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Todd!

[@ManBearCop]

Why do you screw these tops together but not a full table top?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

No specific reason - I just used to use pocket hole joinery much more than I do now. As long as you can get a joint and clamp properly, screws aren't necessary.

[@garygovro9440]

Very nicely done. I’m new to woodworking. What kind of wood of wood are you using for the top?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks Gary! The top is made from Southern Yellow pine. It’s just basically wide framing lumber from a big box store (Lowe’s)

[@brentciesliga]

Thanks so much for the video and step by step instructions. When screwing together the table top, what size kreg screws did you use? I am about to buy my first kreg jig and want to make sure I get appropriate size screws for the correct hold.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

They're 2". You can use different size screws depending on how deep you drill the pocket holes, but I usually use 2" or 2.5" screws

[@jerryparker6980]

Man your awesome. Do you sell any of your pieces?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Yes, mainly only locally due to shipping costs.

[@jerryparker6980]

The tv stand was by far my favorite you made. i am currently looking for something like that. Means so much more to have something built to that quality. Keep up the awesome work

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

@@jerryparker6980 Thanks, appreciate the nice words! The TV stand was such a fun build. You can definitely make some nice furniture out of pine!

[@lucinorosas1088]

Did you primer before paint?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Nope, I didn't on this one

[@lucinorosas1088]

Did you primer frst?.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I can’t remember if I used primer on this one, but I usually do use primer. Primer will make the paint finish look much nicer

[@hiephop21]

Hi, nice vid! Question, is the bottom sprayed with Valspar Antique White or Valspar Express Pro white? Also, for the top, does applying Poly coating make the wood more shiny? Thanks

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! The bottom is Vaslpar express coat extra white (Antique white is more of a cream color whereas this is plain white). And yes, the polyurethane gives it the shine depending on which you buy - I used gloss (the most shine), but they make semi-gloss, satin, and matte too.

[@hiephop21]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 Thank you for confirming! Does using stain/poly combined product from Minwax have similar result?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

@@hiephop21 I've never used it, so I can't say either way. The Minwax gloss poly gives an amazing shine though... Multiple coats make it even better.

[@hiephop21]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 hi, what brand of wood filler do you use? Thanks

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

@@hiephop21 I don't use wood filler often because I don't think it blends well. If I have to, I use Minwax stainable filler. If it's just a small gap, I'll use wood glue and some sawdust mixed to a paste (make sure the saw dust is the from the same wood you're filling the gap with).

[@sikorsikor7098]

With this "type" of joinery it will be full of cracks in no time.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I definitely should’ve attached the top with z clips or some type of fastener to allow for wood movement!

[@d.keithshores4500]

I love those long clamps you used for the top, would you share where u got them?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

www.amazon.com/Tools-Record-Parallel-48-inch-2026501/dp/B001DSZW1A Here's the link! They're 48" Irwin Parallel Jaw Clamps. I got mine at Lowes for about the same price. One of the handles has actually busted and slips now from where I overtightened it. I like pipe clamps better, but these are definitely handy.

[@docprune9922]

So where are the plans please??

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Check out the description - I listed the lengths and dimensions of each piece 👍🏻

[@ernestgalvan9037]

“Free Plans in description”. Can’t find the plans….

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Hey Ernest, the plans are the detailed description I wrote. Here's a short version: Legs: 16.5" tall (x4) Top: 48" x 7" (x4) Short aprons: 19.5" (x4) Long aprons: 39" (x4) Bottom shelf: ~46" x 26.5" X pieces: at least ~28" (x4) Thanks for watching!

[@crystale2799]

Total how much was build ballpark. I'd like to make one.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Lumber + screws/glue + paint + stain is probably about $70-80 in materials. Good luck with the build!

[@z3roxc00l9]

14 ppl mad cause they probably didn't have the tool they needed

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

😂 😂

[@PhilD54]

What size screw did you use to connect the table top to the frame ?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Pretty sure they're 2". Both the frame and the top are about 1.25" thick so that's plenty of material for 2" screws. If you're using thinner stock just make sure your screws aren't too long to go through the finished top. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@PhilD54]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 yeah that’s what I was thinking. I just didn’t wanna make the mistake of going through Thanks!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

@@PhilD54 Sure thing! I've mistakenly gone through the top plenty of times, we've all been there haha

[@nunbiz9137]

You wear a mask when you're cutting wood but not when you're painting?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I figured I was outside and the wind was blowing away from me, instead of inside with no ventilation... but yeah I probably should be wearing one while painting.

[@jimgarrett7078]

How much $ do you get for this table?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I usually charge between $150 and $250 for one like this. I think they could definitely sell for more though.

[@jimgarrett7078]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 Thank you for your timely response.

[@justinvaldez8487]

How much $ would you say you spend ?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Probably $70-80ish at the time when I built this. Wood prices have gone up quite a bit recently

[@stoikgramadanski7401]

Free plans in the description ?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Hey Stoik, the description has a detailed summary including the dimensions of every piece. Thanks for watching!

[@stoikgramadanski7401]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 Thanks 👍 !

[@mandie_85galindo3]

Where are the plans?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Hi Mandie! All the materials I used are at the very beginning of the video, and I wrote out how I did everything the description (cut lengths of the all the boards are included in the description). Let me know if you have any questions or if a part of the video doesn't make sense, I'd be happy to help!

[@fhardy2228]

How did you keep the wood grain from showing through on the painted portions?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

I just went heavy with a couple coats of paint. The paint is Valspar antique white - it settles really nicely and almost flows to a smooth surface after it's on. Using a paint sprayer to get a good finish really helps as well.

[@Didaskalia6079]

Instead of using multiple pieces of wood for the tabletop, why not use simply ONE larger piece of good wood, so that the Farmhouse look isn't totally in play for novice woodworkers? Why do beginning woodeorkers need to make Farmhouse-style pieces, anyway, with tons of slat pieces?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Hey Jerre! A solid slab top would be sick! I think it often comes down to pricing, a 24-28” slab of oak or walnut would probably cost 2-3x what I sold this table for.

[@forfuxakes6814]

@@mmcc_woodshop6288 What did this table sell for?

[@esixx17]

Add a voice over or music please.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for the suggestion, I will try in one of my upcoming videos!

[@a1rborne7]

Where r the plans ?

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Check out the description for dimensions and step by step instructions!