Homemade One-of-a-Kind Dining Room Table

This beautiful dining room had an outdated, underused table that was the wrong size for the space. See how this table was replaced with a homemade one-of-a-kind table built entirely from salvaged materials in this DIY Network video:

The heavy floorboards selected for the table were leftovers from the construction of an 18th century farmhouse, with Victorian porch supports were used for the legs.

First, to transform these pieces into a dining room table, the inside edges of the boards were planed to make them even, then glued together and clamped tightly while they dry. A frame was measured and cut from the salvaged boards to create the skirt of the table and form a base for the tabletop to rest on, leaving four inches of overhang on all sides. Braces were cut and attached to each leg at the corner. Structural lumber was added behind the salvaged pieces for added support.

The salvaged posts were cut two inches shorter than the desired table top height to act as legs. The hollow centers were filled with scrap wood and glue to add strength. Cut edges were sanded down so the legs would not scratch the hardwood flooring. The legs were attached to the frame at each corner and secured with lag bolts.

Once dry, the tabletop was cut to size at both ends for even edges, then it was placed face down on the ground in order to center the base on the underside. The frame was attached to the tabletop with 1 1/2 ” wood screws. The top boards were sanded just enough to be smooth but still show the rustic markings. Beveled edges give a finished look. A dark stain was chosen for the top boards to give them a more weathered look. Just the legs of the table were painted to preserve the original patina of the salvaged boards.

The finished table is larger and sturdier than the old one and is perfect for family dinners on holidays or any day of the week.