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The Rustic Table Using both hemlock and pine wood, Jimmy DiResta takes us through the steps of making a rustic kitchen table.

	This country traditional table, with tapered legs, is perfect in a rustic, informal setting.

Using a table saw, chop saw and band saw, Jimmy cuts the shape of the table, then uses some basic wood glue and screws for assembly. He smoothes all sides using a plane, then finishes off the rustic country table with stain and wax.

Below is a summary of steps as seen in this Hammered project, as well as a list of materials and tools used.

Materials and tools:

wood (rough-sewn hemlock and pine)
wood glue
3" screws & screw gun
10" table saw
chop saw
band saw
clamps
plane
gloves
brushes
dark wood stain
bowling alley (butcher’s) wax
rags

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Steps:

1. First, using the chop saw, cut the three planks to form the width and depth of the table top.

2. Next, we’re going to do what some people call baker’s ends which means it’s cut from a piece the width of the table. They’re going to be 2 strips of wood that hold the planks together.

3. Glue and clamp the three boards together and screw the ends in place.

4. The next step is to create the rails, which will go on the underside of the table, and will also hold the legs in place. We used a 10"-inch table saw and fastened the rails in with both glue and screws for extra strength.

5. With the rails done, the next step is to cut all four legs, and then taper them.We used the chop saw for the legs, and the band saw for tapering.

6. The legs will notch into the railing, so using a sample rail, I the height and depth, and make your cut on the band saw.

7. Use a plane to smooth out any saw marks on the legs and on the tabletop.

8. Now flip the tabletop over and attach the legs with glue and screws.

9. Next, stain the bottom while the table is upside down.

10. Finally, flip the table over and wax the top.