5 Board Entryway Table

 I know you have all seen this on pinterest...the end table made from 5 boards and some nails (below). I did not need another end table but I did want to have an entryway table. I came across the plans for this end table at www.ana-white.com. You can find the plans here. Since I changed the dimensions for this I had to reteach myself trig for cutting the angles of the fence boards. But I figured it out! Woohoo...proud moment!

5 board and some nails end table

Supplies:
1 - 2x10 @ 8 feet long
2 - fence boards (1 x6)
2 " pocket hole screws & 3" nails
I used nails  for attaching cross supports to add a more rustic look.

Tools:
measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
compound miter saw
sander
countersink drill bit
kreg jig

Cut:
1- 2x10 @ 36" (top)
2- 2x10 @ 30" (legs)
2- fence boards @ 47.8"
(both ends cut parallel to each other at 40 degrees off square, long point to short point)

After the table was all put together I had to decide on how I wanted to finish it. I knew I wanted a rustic look but I wanted to try something new. Here is what I did. I sanded it first then did a very light stain all over. I used dark walnut (my personal favorite).

Next, I painted it with a creme white/ off white. I did 2 coats and waited. I might have been watching Grey's Anatomy while I was doing this.

Finally, it was dry and I started sanding! I used 60 grit sandpaper and then a 220 grit to smooth it out.

Once, I was done sanding I did some vacuuming and wiped it down of all the dust. To finish it off I mixed a brown glaze by Valspar and dark walnut stain together. I used a towel to spread it all over. And now it is beautiful! I love the way my finish came out!