Rustic table, sans rust

This is the project that started it all, I'm not sure how but I just had to create something, a desire deep within my loins pushed me to craft a farmhouse table, so i did.  The funny thing is that I didn't really have a formal plan for it, I had a general idea in my mind but until I put the wood down did I know how to go about designing it.

I used reclaimed cedar fence posts to construct the table.  At this point I think I knew how the table top should appear and that seemed to be the place to start. 

The table top turned out pretty well, I was pleasantly surprised. 

Next I had to decide where to align the legs and supports, I used my scrap pieces to give myself a visual of what it would be.

A table should have legs, preferably four.

Lastly I put the support between the legs, the table is sturdy and actually level, no bent coasters needed here to get it flat.

From half stain, to full stain, to polyurethane, I ain't playin. 

After probably six coats of polyurethane I think you could run your hand along the top without getting a sliver, I hope I don't need to have a waiver signed before anyone eats at my table. 

I wanted to sell this one but my better half convinced me that the first table is the one to hold on to, so hold on to it I shall, the only problem is that it will sit in my parents barn collecting dust until we get our own place. 

I can't wait to put it to use.  Not bad considering that I barely passed my wood shop class in eighth grade.