If you want to make a DIY dining room table with leaves, you are not alone. A dining table with leaves allows you to save space while still having enough room when guests come over to seat everyone for dinner.

Here’s a great video of someone who made their own extending butterfly leaf table out of solid oak from scratch:

You can do the same and there are many types of dining tables to choose from, whether you are going for more of a rustic look or a craftsman’s look.

Below is a link to a free dining table plan with leaves that expand it – please share to get the link.