Modern Reclaimed Pub Table
Inspired by the reclaimed wood stains from Varathane, we came up with this awesome modern planked pub table. We love the reclaimed modern look and were inspired by a trip to a local reclaimed lumber yard. So here is our take on reclaimed… well kinda! Enjoy!
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Required Tools
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Drill
- Miter Saw
- Brad Nailer
- Tape Measure
- Pencil
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing Protection[/one_half]
Materials
- Qty 6 – 2 x 2 x 8′ Pine
- Qty 2 – 2 x 4 x 96″ Premium Studs
- Qty 2 – 4 x 4 x8′ Pine (preferably untreated)
- Qty 3 – 1 x 2 x 8′ Common Boards; Pine
- Qty 4 – 1 x 4 x 8′ Common Boards; Pine (Link is to 6′; 8′ not listed online)
- Qty 3 – 1 x 6 x 8′ Common Boards; Pine
- Qty 2 – 1 x 10 x 8′ Common Boards; Pine
- 3/4″ x 48″ x 96″ Plywood
- 2-1/2″ Kreg Pocket Hole Screws (Coarse)
- 1-1/4″ Brad Nails
- 1-1/4″ Wood Screws
- 2-1/2″ Wood Screws[/one_half_last]
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Dimensions
Cut List
How to build a Modern Reclaimed Pub Table
Free and easy DIY plans for a modern pub table with reclaimed look. No woodworking experience required.
Note: Before attaching the posts I stained them with Varathane’s Kona wood stain.
Note: Before attaching the cladding I stained the boards randomly with Varathane’s Kona, Vintage Aqua,Bleached Blue, Rustic Sage, and Antique White.
Questions? Comments?
As always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to comment below and especially don’t forget to post pictures of your finished products in the comments! ENJOY!
Did you use a wood conditioner?
No I did not use a wood conditioner. I did however age the wood with a vinegar and steel wool mixture prior to staining.
Where did you buy the Varathane Wood Stain?
HomeDepot
A modified version for end tables would look fantastic! I would love to make a coffee table/storage chest that looks similar.
Thanks Rick. That’s a great idea.
Basically cut all dimensions in half for an end table version. Came out really cool and much lighter than the original version, attaching the top with a hinge would be a great idea for storage.
Supeeeer! Congrats! You are doing a great job with every project. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep walking!
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. I’ll keep the projects coming.
Hey Jamison! Just made this table over the 4th of July weekend. Came out great! thanks for the plans!!
WOW! That turned out great. Awesome color choices. Thanks for sharing.
Instead of using pocket holes to attach the 2×4’s to the 4×4 legs, do you think using biscuit joints would be adequate?
Maybe. But you could always just put a couple screws through the 2×4 on an angle.
Decided to try to biscuit it together. Worked out great. Used a natural shade for the douglas fir legs and top border, with barnwood from a fallen New England barn for the top.
Hi Jamison. Thank you so much for the plans and the detail instructions. This is my first wood project in a long time.
Really like this pub table design. The table I want to build has a surface of 60×60. I still have the height to be 42. Do you think its possible to adjust your plans to these dimensions?
Excellent set of plans and sturdy table and great design. It’s amazing how the cladding adds to it.My only suggestion is that because the 2x4s get pulled so tightly with the Kreg Jig pocket holes to the posts, all of the 1x’s, which of course were cut to the same size, didn’t go in smoothly so I had to trim each.https://uploads.disquscdn.c…
Really enjoyed making this. I am now addicted! A little different take with a shou sugi ban finish on the legs and outer portions of the hexagon top. https://uploads.disquscdn.c… https://uploads.disquscdn.c… https://uploads.disquscdn.c… portions of a hexagon top.