"T" is for Table

Kids table and chairs built for Lily

Finished in time for Christmas

I used Ana White's plans for the Clara table here and the chairs here.

I modified the chairs using 2x2 for the legs for a different look and more stability.

The distressed edges:

This table fits young kids perfectly.

Here's my 4 and 7 year old:

And here's Lily at 14 months old:

She won't outgrow this table for at least five more years.

Here's how I made the table and chairs:

1. Cut wood according to plans.

Use Ana White's Clara table plans here and chair plans here.

** I modified the chairs using 2x2 for the legs.

Pieces for one chair:

(minus the seat, I used one solid piece for seat)

Pieces for table:

** I used one solid piece for table top.

2. Construct, putty screws and sand.

** I used mostly #10 x 2 1/2" wood screws, no kreg jig here.

3. For the chair seat cut one solid piece, then mark the back leg corner cuts:

4. Cut corners with jig saw then attach:

5. Prime everything.

Paint chairs 2 coats Benjamin Moore summer shower.

Paint table 2 coats Behr swiss coffee.

** Sand between all coats.

6. Sand to distress then seal with Minwax clear satin poly.

Let the kids use and enjoy.

Merry Christmas Lily.

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