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We refused to buy a table. So we made our own

Listen tables are expensive so my hubby made our own. Total spent 420 including legs. This is STURDY WOOD. FITS 8 (granted we are just 2) and when I tell you this is sturdy I mean heavy sturdy wood. #homemade #woodcarving #dyi #homemadefurniture

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