These truss style farmhouse table plans are designed to be built almost entirely from standard 2×4 construction lumber. The only part of the plans that use other dimensions of lumber are the top (2x6s) and the top supports (1x3s). So the cost of the table should be about as minimal as possible, and it shows you can build some decent looking furniture from standard construction lumber. You just need to take your time sanding, priming and painting (with good paint) to make it look nice. Plus, these plans are simple enough that you should be able to build this table in just a few hours.

Materials

• 6 – 2×4 @ 8′ long
• 7 – 2×6 @ 8′ long
• 2 – 1×3 @ 6′ long
• 5″ wood screws
• 2 1/2” wood screws
• 2” wood screws
• 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws
• Wood glue

Cut List

• 2 – 2×4 @ 38 1/2″ with 45° bevels cut on each end
• 4 – 2×4 @ 27 3/8” – both ends cut at 80°, parallel
• 4 – 2×4 @ 34 3/4” – both ends cut at 80°, not parallel
• 1 – 2×4 @ 58 1/2”
• 1 – 2×4 @ 58”
• 2 – 2×4 @ 30 3/8” – both ends cut at 45°, parallel
• 7 – 2×6 @ 92” long
• 6 – 1×3 @ 17 1/2

Tools

• Circular or miter saw
• Drill/Driver combo
• Kreg Jig
• Sander and sandpaper
• Square
• Tape measure
• Quik Clamps

Step 1: Start with the leg assemblies

Much like most of our table plans, we’ll start these truss style farmhouse table plans by building the leg assemblies. Each leg assembly is going to consist of four boards. The top boards are cut to 38 1/2″ in length. I like to then do a 45° miter cut halfway through the thickness of each end, just to eliminate the sharp corner that someone could bang their knee on. The legs are cut with parallel 80° miters on each end, 27 3/8″ in length. The outer top edge of each of these should sit 4 3/4″ in from the outer edge of the top (which is 4″ in from the bottom of the 45° miter you just cut if you did it exactly in the middle of the board). This will align the outer bottom edge of the leg directly with the outer edge of the top board. Use wood glue and three 2 1/2″ wood screws down through the top board to attach each of these legs.

The last boards of these assemblies are the stretcher boards. You’ll need to cut four of these. Both ends of these boards are also cut at 80° angles, but they are non-parallel. The longer edge of these boards should measure 34 3/4″ in length, which should allow the board to fit so that it is installed 2″ from the bottom edge of the legs. For just two of these four boards, drill three pocket holes in each end and attach to the leg assemblies so the non-drilled side is 1/4″ from the edge of the legs.

Step 2: Add the lower stretcher and outer boards

With the leg assemblies built, it’s time to join them together with the long stretcher board that is cut to 58 1/2″ in length. Make certain the leg assemblies are turned so the non-drilled sides of the bottom stretchers are facing inward. Then use three 5″ wood screws through each lower stretcher into the ends of the long stretcher to attach it. It should sit directly in middle of the lower stretchers, which should be 16 5/8″ from the bottom outer corners on both sides.

Once you have the long stretcher secured, take the other two lower stretchers (which shouldn’t have any pocket holes drilled) and attach them to the lower stretchers already installed using wood glue and 2 1/2″ wood screws from the inside. These boards should hide the pocket holes and the screw heads used to attach the long stretcher. Plus they give your table a slightly beefier look.

Step 3: Attach top stretcher and cross braces

The next step in these truss style farmhouse table plans is to add a top stretcher and the trusses. The top stretcher is simple, it is a 58″ long 2×4 attached with wood glue and three pocket hole screws on each end. Face the pocket holes up, as they will be covered by the 2x6s later. The trusses are 30 3/8″ in length, with 45° parallel miters on each end. Use wood glue and three 2 1/2″ wood screws down through the top stretcher and 5″ wood screws up through the bottom stretcher to secure these in place. The top outer edges should align with the top outer edge of the upper stretcher.

Step 4: Layout, cut, and attach the top and supports

It’s time for the top in these truss style farmhouse table plans. I’m going to recommend first using pocket hole screws and wood glue to join your seven 2x6s together. Once they are joined, cut about an inch off one end to make certain the boards are even, then measure the 92″ total length and cut the other end square and even. Flip the top face down (so all of the pocket holes are facing up) on your work surface and then center the leg assembly so that there is 13 1/2″ overhanging on each end. Pre-drill through the leg assembly top boards and use 2″ wood screws to hold it in place.

The last construction step is to cut six 17 1/2″ pieces of 1×3, with a 45° miter on one end (just like the assembly top boards) and use 2″ wood screws to secure them in place on the underside of the table top, and two pocket hole screws to the upper stretcher. These will help keep the 2×6 boards from sagging or moving independently.

Now that you’ve finished the construction on your new truss style farmhouse table it is time for sanding and stain or paint. Take your time with these steps as finishing is as important as the construction itself when you want to give your pieces a good look.

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