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DH is getting ready to build one for us. It doesn't look too hard. The plans are on Ana White's site at:

 

http://ana-white.com/2009/12/plans-farmhouse-table-knock-off-of.html

 

Actually, there are a number of slightly different farm table styles on that site. We like this one because it is so customizable to our space.

 

By our calculations, you could build your own large table a lot cheaper than the cost to buy one already made.

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DH is getting ready to build one for us. It doesn't look too hard. The plans are on Ana White's site at:

 

http://ana-white.com/2009/12/plans-farmhouse-table-knock-off-of.html

 

Actually, there are a number of slightly different farm table styles on that site. We like this one because it is so customizable to our space.

 

By our calculations, you could build your own large table a lot cheaper than the cost to buy one already made.[/quote

 

 

What a cool website! Thanks for the link!

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DH is getting ready to build one for us. It doesn't look too hard. The plans are on Ana White's site at:

 

http://ana-white.com/2009/12/plans-farmhouse-table-knock-off-of.html

 

Actually, there are a number of slightly different farm table styles on that site. We like this one because it is so customizable to our space.

 

By our calculations, you could build your own large table a lot cheaper than the cost to buy one already made.[/quote

 

 

What a cool website! Thanks for the link!

 

If you do this and don't want grooves, use lumber for the top that does not have rounded edges or just barely rip the edges off with a table saw.

 

I'm planning to do just that with mine. I want a smooth surface and am planning on using 1x8 maple planks (6 of them ripped to 7" width) for it & sealing it well.

 

I'm also considering the apron and leg kit from osbornewood.com, but that would add considerably to the cost.

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Since our dining room table is so much more than just a table we eat at we wanted something that would withstand kids but not cost us an arm and a leg, since none of us have limbs to spare. We ended up getting an Ikea table several years ago. We ended up with a norden table, it says it can seat 10 but we have had as many as 16 around it. It extends up to 105" and is a decent width. Although I don't necessarily like the light color I live with it, heck it was less than $300 and that seemed pretty reasonable.

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Oh, by the way, if you are looking for a big table that will seat many, you need to also pay attention to the size of the chairs you choose. I have a 144" table that will seat 12 with the chairs we have, but we could have selected smaller chairs and squeezed 20 around that table. We might use benches with the table dh is getting ready to build, still thinking on that; it's the option that allows for the most...fanny space!

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I would have one made for you particular space. Check locally for folks who use reclaimed pine, for example. Pioneer Woman had her table at the Lodge made by this company: (I know because I once asked :)

 

http://www.countrypinetexas.com/reclaimed_lumber_pine_texas_green_recycle_furniture_antique_tables_chairs_lumber_wood_furniture_long_leaf_yellow_pine/Furniture/Pages/Kitchen_and_Dining.html#0

 

I had mine made to order by Philbeck's in Forney, TX:

http://philbeckstexaspinefurniture.com/gallery.php

 

Our eating area is fairly wide. I needed a table to seat 10, but couldn't do with a regular width table. So Philbeck's added an addition plank to the top of the table. We seat 4 along each side and 2 on each end, which is a perfect fit for the area where my table rests.

 

I scoured the internet looking for name brand companies, but have been so happy with my table from Philbeck's. It's very rustic and distressed, right down to the cup rings (from moisture) on the surface (left by our kids--it didn't come that way). It's fabulous, and everyone who eats at our house comments on how much they'd love to have a table like ours.

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DH is getting ready to build one for us. It doesn't look too hard. The plans are on Ana White's site at:

 

http://ana-white.com/2009/12/plans-farmhouse-table-knock-off-of.html

 

Actually, there are a number of slightly different farm table styles on that site. We like this one because it is so customizable to our space.

 

By our calculations, you could build your own large table a lot cheaper than the cost to buy one already made.

 

:iagree: I was going to suggest the ana-white.com website. She has great plans and wonderful ideas. I plan on using some of her plans to make bookcases.

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