Pub/Counter Height Table (Seats 8)
This plan comes from requests and need. I'd really like a pub/counter height table to seat 8, but I don't think it will fit in our dining room very well, so I will adapt this plan to make a table that seats 6, too (soon to follow)! At least then my whole family can eat together! =)
Specifications
| Project type | Dining Table Plans |
|---|---|
| Room | dining room |
| Style | Modern Style Furniture Plans |
| Difficulty | Beginner Projects |
| Estimated cost | $50 - $100 |
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
Shopping List
2 4x4 @ 8'
11 1x4 @ 12'
Cut List
4 4x4 @ 35 1/4" (Legs)
2 1x4 @ 59 1/2" (Aprons)
4 1x4 @ 58" (Aprons & Underside Supports)
17 1x4 @ 59 1/2" (Table Top)
12 1x4 @ 12" (with 45-degree cuts on ends NOT parallel to each other) (Underside Corner Supports)
Tools
- drill
Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1
Connect one 59 1/2" Apron square with one 58" Apron perpendicular at the ends (forming a L-shape) using 1 1/2" screws and glue. Repeat for other 59 1/2" Apron and one more 58" Apron. Attach both L-shaped pieces to form a square using 1 1/2" screws and glue.
Step 2
Attach Leg to Apron on the two sides that both touch using 2" screws and glue. Repeat for each Leg.
Step 3
On the 59 1/2" Aprons, mark 18" in on each side; attach 58" Support using 2" screws and glue. Repeat with other 58" Support.
Step 4
Attach one 59 1/2" Table Top board perpendiculer to the 58" Aprons and Support boards and square to the edge of the apron using 1 1/2" screws and glue. Use one or two additional 1 1/2" screws on EACH Support board, screwing in from the Table Top through to the Support board (for a total of 6-8 screws for each Table Top board). Repeat for remaining 16 Table Top boards.
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/pubcounter-height-table-seats-8