DIY Modern Dining Table
We have been needing to build a Modern Dining Table for so long and it's time to build one with a few simple 2x materials! I fell in love with the simplicity of this design and how we only needed a few tools to build it.
We have a set of plans for this project! It includes a material list and color-coded 3D models so you know exactly how to assemble this table.
https://www.woodbrew.tv/store/p/diy-modern-dining-table-plans
Materials
(6) 5/4 x 6 x 72 Select Pine Boards (found at Home Depot)
(4) 5/4 x 4 x 72 Select Pine Boards (found at Home Depot)
(6) 3/8” Threaded Inserts (Optional. We used these so we can take the legs off easily, but use screws if you want!)
(6) 3/8” x 1 1/2” Bolts and washers (Optional. To use with threaded inserts)
Don’t forget finish, glue, and biscuits to join the table top.
Tools
Clamps
Cut Biscuits to Join Boards
Before we glue up our top we need to make marks all the way down where we need to cut out for biscuits to join each board together. Take a square or a ruler and make a mark where two boards join and repeat down the length of the boards. Cut a biscuit, dowel, or domino at each mark on all boards.
Glue Up Top
After all the biscuits were cut it was time for the glue up. We always do a dry fit before we add glue to be on the safe side and everything fits. We have to do the top in two separate pieces because of the length of our clamps, so we will come back the next day and repeat the whole joinery process and stick them together. Pipe clamps are your best friend for glue-ups like this!
Cut Top to Length
When the top is dry we could come back in and clean up each end with the track saw (can use circular saw), just taking just enough off for a straight edge.
Make the Legs and Attach to Top
Now for the legs. We are using the same material as the top, just the 4” size. The table is going to have 2 bases as the legs and they will be in a trapezoid shape, so we decided on cutting all the pieces at a 10° angle. One thing we like to do when making repeating cuts is trace one cut piece over and over, then we will be sure to have the same lengths throughout. We glued and attached each piece with these trim head screws and they are the best! Just a small about of wood filler and you’ll never know they are there.
To make sure we are centering the base to the table, just need to mark the center of both and then line them up as shown in the photo above!
We wanted these legs to be super strong and sturdy, and also somewhat easily removable, so we are attaching them with bolts and adding in these threaded inserts. Here's the ratchet/socket (affiliate link) set we use! Use screws if you want to skip this step!
For finish we are using a triple thick polyurthane and I ended up doing 2 coats on the top for security.
I love how this table turned out. Its exactly what I had in mind! Remember to grab the plans with all the dimensions and measurements! We hope you enjoyed reading about this project! Now get off the computer and go build!