Hey friends, let's build a simple, basic DIY dining table!
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This video is packed full of backstory, tips, and what I would have, could have, should have done differently (both now and when I built it the first time 7 years ago!). I hope you enjoy seeing it come apart and back together again!

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Tools & Materials:

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Tools:

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Long Clamps (for table top)
Sander(s): Makita Belt Sander and SurpPrep Orbital Sander

Materials:

(4) 5″ Square x 29″ Table Legs: https://timberwolfforest.com/collecti...
(4) 2x12x8′ boards (or equivalent amount of wood for table top)*
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(1) 2x4x10′ boards
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2 ½” wood screws
Washers
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Kilz 3 Primer
SW Pure White Paint

*CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction
01:08 The back story of this original table
02:59 Taking the table apart
03:30 Building the table top
07:51 Assembling the table base
11:19 Attaching the table top
12:57 FINAL REVEAL