DIYMANcreations

Thank you! The color was kinda an accident, but it turned out pretty good.

Thank you! Yeah, it’s definitely handy for joining thicker wood. I was hoping I was the inventor of the idea. O well, I still like it. Yeah, the tape measure joke is something I just say sometimes to be funny. I like to state the obvious sometimes, no matter how dumb it is.

I have had issues in the past with 2x12s when I don't use any kind of bracing to keep it from warping. That is why I attached a 2x3 frame around the edges with long screws. If you use nails instead of screws and wood glue, they can still become separated, but I have used this method a few times, and I haven't had too many issues.

Thank you!

Great! I’m so glad to hear that!

For anyone else looking for the plans to build the matching table for these barstools, I do not have an instructable for this because I built it out of scrap material. Here is an instructable with a very similar design that could work as a matching table if you lengthen the legs to 41 inches and omit the cabinet portion.https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Kitchen-Side-Table-With-Cabinets/

Thank you! Sometimes the simplest things are the best!

I feel bad for complaining about the cost when I bought them now.

That’s a great point! I’ll be sure to incorporate that next time.

Thank you! It’s nice to hear other people like a rustic look too.