Building A Tabletop From Reclaimed Wood

But once you do you can create a rustic dining table that preserves the years of character within the wood.

Building a tabletop from reclaimed wood.

Instructions look for salvaged wood. You have just gained an understanding of the step by step process of making a tabletop from planks. Remove nails and other hardware. It is important to use a dry wood for the best results and be wary of any safety and environmental risks most especially when handling reclaimed wood planks from job sites demolition jobs or renovation sites.

Time to clean up your wood and cleaning starts with removing all visible hardware. With reclaimed wood you may need to do a little more prep work to get it into good usable shape. Cut the wood to length. Look for places where you can find reclaimed wood if you don t have one lying around.