barn table

A while ago, I was able to get a ton of old barn boards that were being used as fencing along the Wilmington waterfront at a place called Kahunaville.  When the Delaware Children's Museum took over the location I asked for the wood.  I had planned to use it in a project and then my basement renovation, but decided to see what else I could use it for.  While I was working on the Elizabeth Table, I decided to give a quick try at making a top out of the boards.

The boards on the left are what it first starts out looking like...or much worst!  The boards are actually ship lapped and so they combine rather easy.  I added (3) piece to the back running perpendicular to secure all the pieces together.

The base is the same one from the Elizabeth Table.

The top is finished with Miniwax Polyshade in Antique Walnut.  The legs are painted Grizzly Grey from Sherwin Williams.

The top really shows some great patina...nail holes, staining and great graining.  There is nothing like old growth lumber....

It is for sale on my Etsy page for $1,100 and will be able to be seen at Little Nest in Glen Eagle Shopping Center.