Make a rustic console table
I so have to try this rustic console table from Country Girl Home. Not only is it very easy to cut and assemble, it looks absolutely gorgeous. I can see this console table painted in ivory and distressed, or whitewashed for a seaside cottage or holiday home.
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You will find everything you need for this project at your local Builders Warehouse and have it all cut to size at the same time. I must be honest and admit that I prefer to do the cutting myself - I make less boo boos than they do!
YOU WILL NEED:
8 of 20 x 76mm PAR pine cut to 800mm length - legs
6 of 20 x 76mm PAR pine cut to 1500mm length - top
3 of 20 x 76mm PAR pine cut to 1280mm length - front apron
2 of 20 x 150mm PAR pine cut to 316mm length - side aprons
1 of 20 x 150mm PAR pine cut to 1280mm length - back aprons
6 of 20 x 100mm PAR pine cut to 300mm length - mock drawer fronts
Wood glue
16mm and 35mm cut screws
Drill/Driver and assorted bits
Jigsaw or circular saw if you're cutting your own wood
Tape measure and pencil
Woodoc 5 with added stain concentrate
Paintbrush
Woodoc steel wool
Orbital sander and 240-grit sanding pads
HERE'S HOW:
1. Start by joining together the legs. For chunky legs you will glue and screw together two parts to make a whole.
2. You can also start assembling the front apron by gluing and screwing on the mock drawer fronts to hold the panels together.
3. Now you are ready to join the top section together with wood glue and corner braces. Start by attaching the front apron to the legs, the back apron to the legs and finally you can attach the side aprons. All are joined together with wood glue and corner braces.
4. Attach the top to the frame by screwing through the top into the base.
5. Sand everything smooth using an orbital sander and 240-grit sandpaper and then wipe clean.
6. Finish off your new rustic console table with three coats of Woodoc 5 matt, with added stain concentrate in your choice of colour. Follow the instructions on the tin for an even matt finish.