Simplest Farm Table with FREE PLANS

[@REMEDIALDIY]

As a Beginner woodworker , we learning daily . You inspire us to keep on making more content . Thank you

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Great to hear, thank you!

[@tammywoods9952]

Love that you demonstrate how to build using screws versus pocket holes. ❤️❤️❤️

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I'm happy you like it, I wanted to simplify the build using basic tools.

[@dustyacres]

The best screws out there for doing your builds

[@stilcrazychris]

Ana, you never seam to amaze me w/your woodworking skills. Everything you make looks like it came off the factor floor. EXCEPT FOR ONE THING: YOUR BUILDS ARE ALL WOOD. None of that press wood & falls apart when it gets wet. REEL WOOD. Thank you for being a women of integrity to the craft that we all need. People would pay hundreds of dollars for these pieces of furniture you build in a high price store. But you give them to us for free. I think I can speak for a lot of us that are on a tight buget or don't want to pay a ridiculous price for a piece of furniture that's going to fall apart in a couple of years, BC my kids are rough housers & could tear down a steel house, THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF ARE HEARTS. With your plans & a little blood, sweet, & tears from us, we can not fail. AND IT'S FREE TO ALL. You really are an amazing person. Thank you so much, Chris from Missouri 😁👍

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you Chris, I always appreciate your kindness and inspiration to keep on going with what we're doing!

[@stilcrazychris]

@@AnaWhiteDIY your so welcome. You really do deserve it. You inspire a lot of folks, especially women, not doubt 💯 believe it. You & your family should be very proud of what y'all have & the hard work you've done. Your not even family & I'm proud of y'all. I would love for y'all to be family. Ha ha. To bad we can't pick are family, right? If I could I'd pick you to be my little sister for sure, for sure. So anytime your feeling down. Just read every comment I've made & think about everyone you've helped in the world that has used your plans. When I get ready to rebuild my camper, from the bottom up bc I'm stupid husband didn't use the tarp I bought & the roof got a leak in it. Now we've got a mess to either fix or just junk it. I've always wanted a tiny & now I'm going to attempt it. Wish me luck & pray 🙏 pray 🙏 pray please. I'm going to need all of them. I will use you help shelf for sure. My grandpa was the carpenter of the family, God I miss him, & I'm going to use what he's taught me & try the impossible & make that tiny I want. You have inspired me to try it. So hold your head up high Ms. Ana you've helped a lot of folks. God bless, Chris

[@lindagagliardo7948]

I really like the simplicity of this build. Thanks Ana!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@thesuperzfamilyvlog6607]

I’ve been ill and not able to work in the shop like I want to, and your videos are giving me the urge to get back to it! Thank you!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you can get back in the shop soon!

[@trinesandns4947]

Nice table! Finally a project without pocketscrews. This is something even I could make.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

That was the goal, thank you!

[@mistygeller3193]

Oh my goodness I love it!! It’s such a simple and versatile piece of furniture! You can edit it to your heart’s content 😊 Thank you for sharing the best projects! Everyone knows who you are and without a doubt, appreciates you as much as I do!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!! 😊

[@brianmurphy6487]

Ana is right, the nailer is brilliant. I bought one based on her comments from a previous video. I don't know how I did without it

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes, a must have for sure!

[@zt2820]

Love it, Ana. I have been binged watching your channel. I’ve made three things already based on your plans. I find of all the wood channels on KZbin, yours is the best. Thank you.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cindylactawen7162]

I binge watch her too ^_^ ALLL the time.. haha

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Great easy project❗ Another one you could use as a teachable moment and have the kids help with it. 🙌👌🥰

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Absolutely!

[@julietphillips1991]

Hugs and kisses for you Ana, you're the best! Always so doable, even for a beginner!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you so much, that is the goal!

[@thecreativetake]

I like the final look of the stain. Nice Build!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you, yes one of my favorite stains!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great project

[@lorimills7158]

Ana, you really are a trailblazer! Coming up on a million followers! Congratulations! You empower so many to get creative and curious about how to build projects with wood. I made a firewood rack and added a roof to it! which earned my bragging rights :) lol Trying to decide on what to make for my outdoor kitchen area using your plans. Your style is so cool to be feminine yet so great with power tools!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

That sounds amazing, thank you so much for your kindness!

[@lindadavis4204]

Thank you for all your videos. You explained everything as you go which I love and you have the plans to print out. Thank you Thank you Thank you

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You are so welcome!

[@juliehenderson1672]

Thank you!!! My sister really needs this right now. Perfect!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful!

[@NikitaMaree]

Lovely project Ana. I really love the aged accelerator you use in a lot of your builds. It has a beautiful aesthetic.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

It has been one of my favorites for multiple projects, thank you!

[@jljohnson9438]

The hardest part of your channel is choosing which plan to go with for populating my house with furniture. The designs are all the style of furniture that not only looks and functions well, but is easy to build.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you, that sounds like fun!

[@glumGlumm]

Yes! The other channel is charging $15 for plan build. Thanks Anna! Thumbs up!

[@AlilishSuki]

I love you guys video so much. Ever since the tiny house series. I've been looking into them since them, but with a steel frame. And have been looking at multi functional furniture. And space saving furniture and how I can adapt other pieces of yours to work in a tiny house.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!

[@noahb.7838]

Fantastic video.

[@glennsmith8949]

Miss White, My wife an I love all that you do an make, Thank you for your Videos, We always look forward to seeing what you make next 👍👌😎, May you continue to be blessed in all U do an receive in Jesus holy name Aman 🙏.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@stevebaumgardner5809]

Thanks Ana!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Of course!

[@lsieu]

I love it! Thank you!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks!

[@CubeRhinoDev]

beautiful table! your projects are a heavy inspiration to me, thank you!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@dustyacres]

Thanks for another great project 👍 you guys are the best

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!

[@pteddie6965]

This is a nice looking table, Ana. Thanks for sharing the video and thanks for the plans.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

You are so welcome!

[@almachapman5409]

Omg I love it..it looks so easy..

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

It is!

[@rafikarsanious257]

I like your projects, please wear Safety Glasses to avoid injury

[@ashleysniffen7249]

I love your work 😁

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks Ashley!

[@amangini343]

Amazing! You've inspired me!!!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Wonderful!

[@dragon66leo]

Great project 😎👌🇵🇷

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks Luis!

[@chooseanameforme888]

Love all your videos Anna

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you!

[@TheDISSHonoredOne]

great table ty for sharing - i want to try to build one!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Go for it!

[@Matdog2010]

Powerful!

[@kenm5193]

Another great build awesome job Ana 👏

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you Ken~

[@jacoboalamea717]

Good Job Ana!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@SuzanneWho]

You always have great plans. One question on this table: no one can sit at the end - wouldn’t it work better if the frame was reduced in width or else top made bigger?

[@redcctcsessoms1]

I would think that depends on each person's needs. If you want seating at the ends.....just use longer boards on the top surface. The legs and base wouldn't need to change.

[@ddutton0]

Great tip!

[@adesouza9352]

Very nice 👏👏👏👏

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you very much!

[@Mahrukhfamilyvlog]

Beautiful table and your looks good new friend here stay connected please 🤝❤️❤️❤️

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you for watching, welcome to our channel!

[@jenellenivet1215]

Hi ana great video 👌☺️💐

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@HassanZayed7]

nice work ana

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you:)

[@michaelbutler8186]

Nice would like to see if you could make a table that has a built-in self watering planter

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

That sounds cool!

[@08fighter08]

I'm still trying to figure out sturdy table legs that are detachable from a kitchen table. First two plans were a bust. Hopefully I'll get it soon. 😊

[@robgullen]

Looks good - couple of comments: I would have applied finish/stained/painted the components before assembly to make it easier . . . and screwed a couple of battens across the underside of the top to stop it potentially splitting, even though it's glued, along the joins (and if you have them using clamps - or even a luggage strap as a tourniquet - to pull the top boards together when gluing and screwing)

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Great suggestions! Thank you for watching Rob:)

[@michaelrichter3383]

Nice Anna, super simple. I'm going to build one. Trick for keeping the wood from splitting when screwing close to an edge. Run 'em backwards for 5 ish seconds, then drive them in. Full Credit to fellow YT'er Home RenoVision DIY Jeff Thorman for that tip. It works, at least it has for me.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Great tip!

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

Wow, that was fast. I want another look see.

[@jimcooney9019]

great video thanks for sharing

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks as always Jim!

[@HolgerJakobs]

Very nicely done. But not using pocket holes this time. 😲

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I wanted to simplify the build using less tools, thanks for watching!

[@t.f.d.2902]

Awesome!

[@ArrowHeadForge]

The only thing I would change about this is not gluing the top on. Use any other method to attach table tops. Wood will evidently move and when glueing you don’t allow it to do so. Im not coming at you with all hate lol it’s a beautiful table and DIY friendly. You do very nice work.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching! Always happy for feedback:)

[@katevanhoudt]

Love this table. ❤ It will be perfect for under my pergola. I also love the cordless brad stapler! Do you have a link to the one you used? Thank you for sharing your plans!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

This is a Ryobi Airstrike 18 gauge brad nailer. Thanks for the visit!

[@garynagle3093]

Nice project. I love how you explain the reasons for what you are doing. Nice to Jacob making a cameo.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes, I was happy to have some help there at the end! Thanks for watching Gary.

[@sueschultz9358]

That did look easy! I'm surprised you didn't use pocket holes for the table top?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you! We wants to show the simplest way, pocket holes are a great idea if you have them!

[@carriegisinger1329]

Great, simple video! I do have a question about the diagonals. I know you were checking them for square, but I’m confused about what adjustment you made to the longer measurement. If it was already screwed in, how did you adjust it? Or, did I misunderstand? 3:20

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Depending on the project even after frame is assembled, you tweak it until the diagonal measurements match. At that point you put a back on your project to keep it square, or in this case the tabletop. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWrdpZeJoqp1bKc

[@Romans828girl]

My question is, How did you maintain the square while sanding? I would have thought that the safest thing would be to sand and then check for square. Or did you recheck after sanding?

[@jaysnipe090909]

Nice looking table. Concerned about wood movement though. Glue to hold the top is asking for a split.

[@ZeoCyberG]

Indoors, in a modern home, generally not a issue because they're conditioned and thus stable year round. Outdoors is where you'll run into issue but you would build differently for outdoors anyway... While you could always use a veneered plywood table top, much more stable than regular wood...

[@jaysnipe090909]

@@ZeoCyberG You would be surprised how often a poorly assembled table top splits, especially 2+ years. My point being, why not use another effective way to attach the top, such as Z fasteners etc. If you’re going to the trouble of building the table, you want it to last.

[@ZeoCyberG]

@@jaysnipe090909 No, I wouldn't be surprised. I just also know even well made furniture won't necessarily last a long time if not properly taken care of or kept where it wasn't designed to be left or used in the wrong way. While even badly built furniture can be made to last a long time under the right conditions... There's often more to it than just how it was build... Besides, this is a project for beginners to show it can be done without already being a knowledgeable woodworker with a well equipped shop... Just construction lumber, easy to use basic tools, and just be able to follow some easy to follow steps and instructions... It gets the job done and if it inspires interest then they can learn more advance woodworking... While others don't have to invest more into than they may want to just to try it...

[@Romans828girl]

So it looked to me like Ana only glued the tabletop pieces to each other, not the tabletop to the frame. I thought when I saw that that it must be OK, because the tabletop pieces would expand and contract at the same rate as the other tabletop pieces. Is gluing the tabletop pieces together taking a chance on cracking? Or did I just misunderstand and she actually did glue the tabletop down to the frame? I'm a newbie and I need all the help I can get.

[@ZeoCyberG]

@@Romans828girl She glued both and pin nailed the table to the frame... There's a lot of variables to wood movement. Different species of wood, grain pattern and how they were cut, how much tension is in the wood, how much moisture was in them at time of construction vs normalized levels later, seasonal changes in humidity levels, how thick the pieces are and exposure to the air, etc. can all effect wood movement, how much it'll move, when, and whether or not it'll be significant enough to be a issue or whether you can take advantage of it to make the piece stronger like how old green wood furniture was made. However, that's rather advance for beginners to handle and this is meant as a simple and easy DIY for beginners with probably limited tools. Generalizing, the table top is what will move the most and the difference between it and the frame is the main concern. But in dry climates with wood already stabilized and used indoors in a conditioned space that will stay about the same year round there will usually be very little movement and you can get away with quite a bit. Especially, once stained, paint, etc. as that'll help stabilize the wood... Veneered or plywood options are often used because they are more stable than natural wood and would be even easier for beginners to make long lasting furniture with... Just depends on your budget, tools you have available, and how you want the piece to look... If concerned about how the table top is attached, the nails have some allowance because they can flex and move a bit, just not good long term as they'll loosen and back out... You can wait till the table top is cured and fully glued into one piece and then attach it at only the middle with screws that you can drive from underneath to keep them hidden and additional screws by widening the hole a small bit to allow some movement to side to side. There's also types of adhesives, usually used in construction, that will remain flexible and allow some movement without breaking the bond. Alternatively, you can use boards to make up the table, instead of making a monolithic solid tabletop, and just keep them 1/8" apart like placing deck boards, which would make it able to handle even more movement and is one of the ways to make it work for outdoor use. Other options, like pocket screws have a little give to them and is one of the reasons they're often used... There's also table fasteners that have slotted screw holes to allow movement without needing specialty tools to make grooves for z-fasteners, etc. Along with figure 8, etc. options that you can explore but make sure you use properly as they often allow movement in only one direction and only a certain amount... While, projects like this can be a way to get your proverbial feet wet into woodworking and you can be free to experiment and learn from practice or just have a nice looking piece of furniture that won't cost much and you can just replace later and even recycle the wood for other projects. It doesn't have to be perfect and it can still last many years before there's issues, depending on the environment where it's kept.. But dealing with problems is a good way to expand your knowledge as there's many ways to fix things too and can help some better understand the nature of the wood and how to work with it...

[@aussieopalgirl2915]

Would you reveal how much were the material costs? I am hesitant to build like that, bec. I am afraid it gets quite expensive. So i have opted for used furniture usually

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

I would recommend taking the "shopping list" on this plan link and send it to your local lumber suppliers to price it out. ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/simplest-farm-table

[@raulm7245]

Thank you for this. Can you show us how to make a drop leaf table medium size thx

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

This is what we have ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/drop-leaf-round-storage-table ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/folding-sewing-table Thanks for watching!

[@julieanderson238]

Can I use #9 screws instead of #8?

[@michaelpatterson7882]

Looks great! Question - can you add clear Thompsons over that stain in order to protect this table from rain if you want to use it outdoors? Thanks!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Yes, you'd want to use an exterior stain, paint or sealant.

[@michaelpatterson7882]

@@AnaWhiteDIY Perfect! Thanks Ana. Love your designs. I just finished making a modified "Love Seat" (48" wide) version of your Modern Adirondack Chair. It's awesome. Thanks!

[@Romans828girl]

I was thinking I needed a sealer on top of the stain, even if it's inside. I spill entirely too many things to take a chance!

[@angelaj2771]

This looks great. I have a 🙋🏼‍♀️ can anyone sit at the head of the table? It looks like your shins would be bloody. Do you have an other table that would address that? Ty

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

We have many free table plans, just google "Ana White dining table", thanks for watching!

[@SouthernTee71]

I just purchased the aged wood accelerator. Do you put a polycrylic on it?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Awesome, sometimes I do, depending on how and where it will be used. I didn't poly this one.

[@adnerayala3409]

Hey Ana I love you videos , can you make a solid dresser with basket ? I like baskets ,no drawers ,but the one I see online like Amazon look too cheap material , thanks

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Lots of plans here that could work with baskets. I would recommend getting baskets first and then modifying the plan to fit ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/categories/storage-woodworking-plans/dresser-plans

[@adnerayala3409]

@@AnaWhiteDIY Nice ,Thank you

[@Romans828girl]

Also, if you want to see a video, there was the built-in dresser in the closet when they were building the small mountain house.

[@llllllllllilillii]

Ana! I lalalalaluv u hahahaha

[@thecreativetake]

Ana, do you have a link for the cordless brad nailer you used in this video?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

It's a ryobi 18 gauge airstrike, thanks for watching!

[@smeg8557]

Hi, my daughter likes the $50 table design and wants me to build her one, my only concern is that it will be used for her family's daily indoor dining table, do you or anybody think this will be ok or should I look for another plan? Thanks :)

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

This would be just fine!

[@smeg8557]

@@AnaWhiteDIY thank you so much

[@patriciaann8380]

Do you have a matching bench that would go along with this table?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

We do have quite a few plans, google "Ana White Farmhouse Bench". Here is a plan, but you'd want to shorten it a little www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/beginner-farm-table-benches-2-tools-20-lumber

[@hamdhamd4470]

Ana made simple workbench for beginner woodworking how to screw accurately

[@dorke88]

why you didn't use kreg jig for connecting the 2*4 ? isn't much stronger?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Kreg jig is awesome! We just try to put out a variety of plans for different skills, budgets and tool sets

[@stansamuelson3257]

Love your videos and plans however since you changed everything to Win Zip I can no longer get your plans. My PC will not work with it. What a shame as I love your website and plans

[@saluto1397]

Ana, how can we build a level work table like yours, albiet a smaller one ..

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

This table plan would be a good one!!!

[@marcosmp191]

💯

[@CandycaneBeyond]

Do you have a plan for the scrap wood bin? We keep moving ours all over the garage, so messy.

[@toddshinn4955]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvXenh8lpiCnM0 This one is from Steve Ramsey's Woodworking for Mere Mortals.

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thanks for watching, that is the goal!

[@CandycaneBeyond]

@@toddshinn4955 thanks, I think I worded that wrong., I Ment plans for building a scrap wood bin. Lol

[@kenawtry5056]

How tall is your shop table?

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Its about 32” - matches our table saw so we can use it as an out feed It’s a little over 6 feet wide

[@kenawtry5056]

I’m 6’-4” so i think I need to make mine a little taller so I don’t have to bend over when I’m putting stuff together

[@mikekernjr5121]

@@kenawtry5056 I’m 6’2” so except for my tablesaw outfeed table, all my other work benches and tool stands are higher than “normal”. Saves on my back.

[@ashleysniffen7249]

Hi

[@seangrimes638]

What brand screws did you use? Thanks and great video like usual!

[@AnaWhiteDIY]

Thank you! I think these were the GRK brand at Home Depot but could also use spax or similar.

[@maeching403]

That’s a bench ( not a table) because you are sitting on it. 😛😄

[@anahowa4649]

Hi