4x4 Truss Beam Table
Build the truss beam farmhouse table! This is a gorgeous dining table featuring a 4x4 base and a planked top. It has been built hundreds of times and loved all over the world! This is a free step by step woodworking from featuring diagrams, shopping and cut lists - everything you need to build your own wood dining table.
Specifications
| Project type | Dining Table Plans |
|---|---|
| Room | dining room |
| Style | Farmhouse Furniture |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Estimated cost | $100-$150 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
- 5 - 4x4 @ 8 feet long
- 2 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long or stud length
- 2 - 2x10 @ 12 feet long (tabletop boards - can be cut in half at store for easier transport)
- 1 - 2x10 @ 8 feet long (cut breadboards out of this board - can also use a 2x8 or 2x12)
- Whitney used 2 1/2" Kreg HD Screws and a Kreg HD to build this table
- You'll also need 2 1/2" pocket hole screws to put the tabletop together and to attach the tabletop to the aprons
Cut List
- 2 - 4x4 @ 35"
- 4 - 4x4 @ 25 3/8" (both ends cut at 10 degrees off square, long point to short point, ends ARE parallel)
- 2 - 4x4 @ 28 1/4" (both ends cut at 10 degrees off square, long point to long point, ends are NOT parallel)
- 2 - 4x4 @ 65"
- 2 - 4x4 @ 26 1/8" (both ends cut at 45 degrees off square, long point to short point, ends ARE parallel)
- 2 - 2x4 @ 65"
- 4 - 2x10 @ 68 1/2" (tabletop boards)
- 2 - 2x10 @ approx 37" (cut breadboard ends to fit)
Tools
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- kreg-jig
- drill
- compound miter saw
- sander
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Build two of the leg sets out of the 4x4s. Once you get one built, built the other on top of it so they match perfectly.
Step 2
Attach the two legs together with the center beams.
Step 3
Position the cross supports inside the table and attach to the top and bottom beams.
Add the 2x4 aprons underneath for added support.
NOTE: We kept these flat to keep the look the Shanty girls were after, but to make this table stronger (especially if you were modifying the table to be longer) I recommend attaching the 2x4s vertically instead of flat. If you go this route, make sure you predrill 1 1/2" pocket holes facing upward in the aprons to attach the tabletop in the next step.
Step 5
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/4x4-truss-beam-table