How to: Step-by-Step Walnut Dining Table Build | DIY Woodworking Tutorial

Looking to build your own solid wood dining table? In this step-by-step DIY woodworking tutorial, I walk you through every stage of crafting a walnut dining table with steel bolt-on legs—from board selection and milling, to joinery, glue-up, sanding, staining, and final assembly. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or a seasoned woodworker looking to refine your process, this video is packed with practical tips and detailed insights to help you build a beautiful and functional dining table. I cover biscuit joinery, epoxy fills, planer/jointer techniques, and finishing strategies that ensure a professional result. This is one of the simplest table designs to build, making it an ideal project for DIYers aiming to grow their skills and tackle a rewarding woodworking project.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Choosing and laying out walnut boards for grain, tone, and flow
1:59 Milling rough lumber flat, square, and consistent
13:41 Joining the boards using a biscuit joiner
16:35 Gluing and clamping for a seamless top
18:14 Filling in knots and voids
20:09 Rough Sanding & Cutting to Final Dimensions
25:26 Leg Placement and Threaded Inserts
28:52 Sanding & Router strategies for a smooth, show-ready surface
31:10 Applying a wipe-on stain & Thoughts on Finishes
33:18 Attaching steel bolt-on legs
35:05 Final Shots and Thoughts

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