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I've been sitting on some extra lumber for some time and decided to put it to good use. We had an old run down table that was driving me crazy. well, not anymore. Before we get started, make sure to follow me on YouTube, Instagram and FaceBook to keep up with all my latest projects! Tools and supplies needed for the project:
 First step of this project was the table top. I used my miter saw to cut my 2x8's to length for a total of two pieces.  Since I don't have a jointer, I used a level to joint one edge of each top piece with my table saw before flipping them over and cutting them to the correct witdth.  I applied glue to each board edge, clamped them together, and used my Kreg R3 jig to drill pocket holes along one of the boards. I screwed the boards together and set the top off to the side to let the glue dry.  I went back to the miter saw to start breaking down my 2x4's for the legs and strecthers of the table. I set up the stop block on my saw stand so I could make four repetitive cuts at the same length.  I clamped a small piece of wood to my saws fence to use as a stop block for smaller pieces. I began cutting all vertical and horizontal framing pieces.  Next I took a 2x12, cut it to length, jointed one edge, and cut it to my desired width to be used as the bottom shelf.  Now it was time to assemble the legs. Using my pocket hole jig, I drilled holes and attached each piece together.  With the leg assemblies done, I attached the bottom shelf from underneath with pocket hole screws.  I attached the horizontal stretchers and evenly spaced out the vertical framing supports before screwing them all together. I did this for the front and back making sure everything was level and equally spaced as each section would contain a drawer. Don't mind my flag in the back all caught up...it's a never ending battle.  I cut two end pieces out of a 2x12 and ripped it down to the correct size needed to fit the end. I screwed it down from the top and bottom.  With the framing assembled it was time for the best part...sanding. (Did you feel that sarcasm?) I sanded it all down with 220 grit sandpaper. So smooth.  After what felt like a hundred hours sanding...I began making drawer boxes. They weren't nothin fancy, just four pieces pocket holed together with 1/4" ply glued and screwed to the bottom. I added a 45 degree chamfer to the bottom edge of the ply with my router for a cleaner look.  I bought some nice 8" drawer slides for my drawers. I used a scrap piece of wood to space the bottom and front of the slides. My drawers will have a false drawer front so I had to make sure the slides were pushed back accordingly.  It's finally starting to look like a table. I attached the top with z clips with grooves I cut in the strecthers with my biscuit joiner. I also discovered I'm not very graceful drilling upside down.  I used Minwax Aged Barrel stain (one of my favorite colors), installed my drawers, and prepped my drawer fronts for hardware. I used Kreg's cabinet hardware jig to get my handles perfectly installed.  One final test fit before removing the hardware to finish the stain.  Ba-Bamm, she's done. Finished it off with three coats of Minwax Polycrylic matte finish and it's ready to move to its new home. 
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