Building Furniture with Pine Construction Lumber? || DIY 2x6 Table Build
In this video I'll show you and talk about building a dining table using only pine construction grade lumber!
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Nice table.
Thanks!
Wood choice is what some folks consider as quality however the quality of workmanship is the true measure of value and beauty .Thanks for the video
Thanks for the feedback! 👍🏻
Well said.
Looks amazing! But I would never want my dining table made out of pine. My kids would destroy it in no time. But I could see making some other pine furniture that sees less wear & tear like a side board, etc.
Thanks! Great point and I agree!
Back in the late 70's and 80's i made a lot of things from the almighty yellow pine. We worried a lot about it. Twisting was the major thing. Followed by cupping. You over come and adapted. 😊 Today there is so much to help you overcome that. That and a little bit of woodworking knowledge and of course the almighty. The all knowing KZhead. 😂 Your piece is fabulous.
Thanks for watching and the feedback! I love seeing older reclaimed pieces from several years back.. I’ve seen some gorgeous old pine dining tables 👍🏻
I personally can't say that I love pine, but I don't hate it either. Making furniture from pine wood seems to be a valid option, especially for beginners, and for anyone who does not have sufficient financial means to use high-quality hardwoods. Thank you for sharing this video, keep up the good work
Very well said! I agree 100% with your take on it 👍🏻
Turned out great in my book. Thanks for sharing.
Thank for your feedback!
I always liked the homey nature of a pine table. Good job. 👍
Thanks! 👍🏻
You definitely showed you can make quality pieces using pine lumber, that table is amazing! To me, if you treat pine like you do reclaimed wood and mill in properly and keep in mind you are working with soft, wetter than we like wood you can make some very nice furniture. Also, what is classified as "high quality" is going be different for every client but in the end if what you provide them exceeds their expectations then it is high quality. Great videos, enjoy your channel a lot!
Very well said! Thanks for sharing your input and feedback!
That table looks awesome!! Great job!!
Thank you!
Very nice looking.
Thanks! 👍🏻
Great completed piece!
Thanks! 🤠
Norm Abram had projects made from pine. Some were made as copies (or near copies) of Shaker furniture. Shaker's used what ever was available. As far as pine will make fine furniture or not, just look at that final picture says "YES".
Thanks for the feedback, I’ll have to look into that and see what I can find!
I'd rather have solid pine furniture than a cheap mdf model. I've made several end tables and accent tables out of pine. It is less expensive than hardwood and is a great way to hone woodworking skills.
That’s a great way to think of it, thanks for sharing your input!
Absolutely nothing wrong with pine and used in the right way can look great, especially for painted projects.
Thanks for the input, I agree! 👍🏻
I actually really appreciate the comment on pine being the first species of tree. I like to have extra connection with the earth wherever I can and knowing this now makes my pine projects extra special. You make this look way too easy. Great video!!
You can definitely make a high quality piece of furniture if you are as skilled as you are. Myself on the other hand as a beginner, I wouldn't trust to know all the tricks of the trade 😂
The connection was there with this one! 😂😂
Thanks! You’re certainly capable, just takes some practice!
Did you consider getting 2x12s instead, to help reduce the number of knots?
Yes, 2x12s (yellow southern pine) don’t take stain as well as whitewood pine (2x6) in my opinion, and I also wanted the top to match the legs as close as possible 👍🏻
what size dove did you use use
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Did you let the wood dry out? Any idea what moisture % the wood was at?
If I recall correctly, I think I let the 2x6s sit in my shop for a couple weeks. No idea what the % was, but I usually just assume it’s dry. As long as you can keep it flat (this is why I used the dovetail braces) the expansion and contraction across the top isn’t a structural concern 👍🏻
Why not turn your own legs so you can use whatever species of wood you want for the top and legs?
At the time of this video I didn’t have a lathe, this is something I plan to do in the near future. The legs from carolina leg co are a fantastic value for the quality 👍🏻
To soft 😮
It’s definitely softer than the hardwood species!