Farmhouse Table & Benches
We'll go from a log to a massive table and bench set large enough to seat the whole family and built to last many lifetimes. Don't have a log or large pieces of hardwood? No problem - we'll look at glue up and construction lumber strategies too. The table and benches can easily be scaled to fit any space.
The table is 10' long and 36" wide. The benches are close to 8' long and will each seat four people. If you add chairs to the ends of the table that would bring the seating to ten.
- 14 lessons
- 151 min
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$79.00
Here's what you'll learn how to build:
What's included:
- Detailed cut list and plans including a PDF and a SketchUp file (Metric and Imperial).
- Hours of detailed video instruction (14 videos in total) showing every step of the build.
- All videos and plans are digital and will be available for download upon purchase.
What you'll learn:
- Table sizing and scaling
- Chainsaw milling and lumber drying
- Selecting parts
- Flattening and joining large boards
- Breadboard end joinery
- Angled mortise and tenons
- Drawbored mortise and tenons
- Handcut tenons
- Working with construction grade lumber
- Gluing up thicker stock
- Outdoor finishing
What you'll need:
- 77 Board Feet of 8/4 Hardwood
- 54 Board Feet of 16/4 Hardwood
- 3/8" Dowel (76" Long)
- 19 Board Feet of 8/4 Hardwood
- 26 Board Feet of 16/4 Hardwood
- 3/8" Dowel (42" Long)
- Jointer, Planer, Table Saw, Band Saw, Router with edge guide, Drill, Hollow Chisel Mortiser, Sander
- 1/2″ Spiral Straight Bit
- 7/8″ Forstner bit
- 3/8″ and 1/2" Drill Bit (brad point preferred)
- 7/32″ round file
- Chisels: 1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″ or wider
- Flush trim saw
- Marking knife
- Marking Gauge
- Square
- Mallet
- Dowel plate for making the pins (alternatively store bought dowel stock can be used)
- Shoulder plane
- Drill Press
Reviews:
I built a table based on Matt’s instruction for the farmhouse table. His instruction is very concise without being overly repetitive and boring, which is a common pitfall with instructional videos of all kinds. He is great at showing a variety of techniques for accomplishing tasks in the project. Additionally, he does a great job of tackling the angled mortise and tenon joinery. I was very intimidated by it at first, however Matt breaks it down in a way that makes it seem very simple! I would highly recommend this build series for anyone who is interested!
About Your Instructor:
Matt is a classic log to furniture woodworker. In 2017 he made his own bandsaw mill and uses it to create massive slabs for himself and other woodworkers to turn into beautiful furniture. He started his YouTube channel in 2014 and has a large and dedicated following. His woodworking style ranges from modern to classic reproductions.
Matt has been a Guild instructor since 2016 and a co-host of the Wood Talk podcast since 2016. He travels to teach periodically at local Guild meetings as well as woodworking events like Woodworking in America.