Photo Documentation

I added a board across the table for support when I add the tabletop to the frame

I attached the boards that made up the tabletop by flipping the table upside down.

I drilled two screws in each board to make sure it was fully secure

Here I drilled holes using a drill bit. After I made two holes in each corner, I used a hammer to tap wood plugs into place.

Here I sanded the whole table.

I used a manual hand sander and for the sides I just used sandpaper.

I used wood conditioner on the whole table to prepare it for staining.

This was not a very difficult process because it was a short drying time and was a very easy application.

Here I stained the side crosses of the table with a brush.

Here I wiped off the stain with a rag after letting it sit for a few minutes.

I stained the side pieces with a paintbrush.

This is another picture of me staining the side pieces.

After staining I sealed it with a polyurethane sealant so it would give the table a glossy finish.

The polyurethane was a little more difficult to apply than the conditioner because it was thicker.

To finish the table, I added corner brackets for decoration to add to the rustic look of the table.