What you’ll build
Two side frames, each two 28½″ 4x4 legs joined by a 27″ apron, are tied together by 51″ front and back aprons. The top is a single 1½″-thick, 60″ × 36″ panel, such as a butcher-block or glued-up panel.
Shopping list
Buy these boards. The list fits every cut onto standard lengths and leaves ⅛″ for each saw cut and ¼″ for trimming board ends.
| Lumber | Length | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | 8 ft | 2 |
| 1x4 | 8 ft | 2 |
| 1.5 in tabletop | Cut to length | 1 |
Cut list
All 9 parts, grouped so you can cut matching pieces together. Exact lengths and end-cut angles for every part are in the free plan in the TimberLab app.
| Part | Lumber | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Leg | 4x4 | 4 |
| Apron | 1x4 | 2 |
| Apron | 1x4 | 2 |
| Tabletop | 1.5 in tabletop | 1 |
Tools
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Speed square
- Eye & ear protection
- Drill
- Miter saw
- Circular saw
- Clamps
- Sander
Step-by-step instructions
Assemble the Left Leg Frame
Lay the 28 1/2-inch back left and front left 4x4 legs flat on your work surface. Position the 27-inch left apron rail between the inner faces of the legs, keeping the top edges flush. Clamp the pieces firmly and check for square before proceeding.
Assemble the Right Leg Frame
Place the 28 1/2-inch back right and front right 4x4 legs flat on the work surface. Fit the 27-inch right apron rail between the leg inner faces, aligning the top edges flush. Clamp the parts securely and confirm the assembly is square.
Connect the Base with Long Aprons
Set the Tabletop Slab
Get the full plan: all 4 steps and every cut length.
Download TimberLab and open Farmhouse dining table in the catalog to get every cut length and end-cut angle, all 4 assembly steps in 3D, and Timbo, the AI build helper. Catalog plans are free to open; some features, such as AI edits, require a subscription.
Check the base for wobble before you add the top, and use glue plus screws at the joints that carry weight. Sand every edge a hand or leg can catch.
Change the size or design
This plan is one of the projects in the TimberLab app’s catalog. In the app you can turn the model in 3D, follow the assembly steps one part at a time, and ask for changes in plain words, such as “make it 6 inches shorter” or “add a shelf”. The cut list and shopping list update to match the new design.
Questions about this plan
How much lumber do I need to build this farmhouse dining table?
The shopping list calls for 2 × 4x4 at 8 ft; 2 × 1x4 at 8 ft; 1 × 1.5 in tabletop (cut to length). It groups every cut onto standard board lengths and leaves room for saw cuts and trimming the board ends.
How big is the finished farmhouse dining table?
It is 60″ wide, 30″ tall, and 36″ deep.
What tools do I need?
You need a tape measure, pencil, speed square, eye & ear protection, drill, miter saw, circular saw, clamps, sander.
Can I change the size of this farmhouse dining table?
Yes. Open the farmhouse dining table in the TimberLab app and describe the change in plain words, such as “make it 6 inches shorter”. The 3D model, cut list, and shopping list update together.
Where can I get the full farmhouse dining table plan?
The full plan, with every cut length and all 4 assembly steps in 3D, is free in the TimberLab app. Download TimberLab on the App Store and open the farmhouse dining table in its catalog.
