Build a Simple Reclaimed Wood Table
Updated: Jan. 08, 2024
With reclaimed wood, you may need to do a little more prep work to get it into good, usable shape. But it’s worth it to get centuries of character.
With reclaimed wood, you may need to do a little more prep work to get it into good, usable shape. Then it’s up to your imagination, you can make decor items or vintage-looking furniture like coffee tables, headboards, and cabinets. But once you know what you want and have prepped your reclaimed wood, you can create a rustic dining table that preserves the years of character within the wood. You could even recreate this design using 1x, 2x and 4x material from the home center. Check out the video to see how we turned a stack of old wood into a sturdy, functional refurbished wood table. Here are a few tips for building a coffee table with reclaimed wood.
Leg brackets came from Rockler, hanger bolts came from Home Depot, and the reclaimed lumber was provided by Signature Woods.
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