0112 - 5' x 5' Table

Monday 1/16/12 - Going to pickup materials today. No pictures yet but this will be a beautiful table! I'll post details as we go but here's the basics. It will be a 5' x 5' counter height table. Similar style as our country table on the blog already just bigger! Will be finished with a rustic stain, sealed then the top will get natural wax prior to delivery.

Saturday 1/21/12 - Started cutting the legs today. Looking good so far. Will make more progress tomorrow.

First cuts made

Notching boards for the cross support

Cleaning up the notch

Almost done...

Checking the fit

More notching - this will be part of where the table top attaches to the legs.

All cleaned up

Friday 1/27/12 - Put all the leg pieces together today and actually was able to get the entire frame built.

Matching up leg pieces

Gluing leg sets

Putting together table top frame

1st leg set done!

2nd leg set ready, clamped frames together to prep for carriage bolts

Carriage bolts in on 1st leg. This will make the legs and top removable when it is done. 

Inside of the leg set

Carriage bolts in.... clamps out.

Pre-drilled table top supports

Table top supports are in - everything is squared up

Frame is done! - Tomorrow will be initial staining and table top!

Saturday 1/28/12 - Added the additional supports, cut the pieces for the top and stained the frame.

Additional supports and sanding done.

Start staining

Cutting and arranging the top

Top is cut and matched up. Tomorrow will attach the boards and begin planing...sanding...etc.

Sunday 1/29/12 - Started today with securing the table top then spent 2 or 3 hours sanding the top. Routed the edges, pre-conditioned and stained. Throughout this week will stain the underside of the table top and apply the sealer to the top. It will be read to deliver this coming Saturday! After we brought it into the house tonight we stood there admiring it for awhile. Looks great and I'm sure the owner will get years of enjoyment and use. 

Predrilled all holes, glue & screws... back outside now.

Top is on. Routed the edges, looking good now!

sanding... sanding... and more sanding.

Pre-conditioner is drying

Top is stained and wiped dry

close up of the top

Calling it a day, time to take it apart and move it back inside again. This will be the last time - good thing, this table is heavy! Next time I take it outside will be to put it in the truck.