Well here it is. This is my first attempt at building furniture. Done some construction and finish work, but this is a whole different ball of wax. I think it turned out alright, although there will always be those small “sins” I’ll always see.
Table is 5’ x 5’ with a leaf to expand to 5’ x 7.5’. Pretty darn big, but just about right for my 4 boys. I built it from Lowes 2x4’s that I ripped the sides off then glued up. I took it to a cabinet shop and ran it through is 3’ door sander. It saved my months of sanding.
The lumber cost $70, extension kit and legs/hardware $230 from Rockler. Stain and finish $30. Not bad for a poor resident and a handful of nights and weekends.
My wife didn’t believe I could do it, and now she’s seen the final product has come at me with a list she wants next.
