DIY Outdoor Dining Table

Outdoor dining tables come in handy for barbecues and other outdoor family events. They should be large enough to seat several people and must be able to withstand nature's elements. Treated lumber is often used for picnic tables and other outdoor tables, however cedar is preferred when it comes to the outdoor dining experience. Cedar is a soft wood that is easy to work with, has a pleasant natural scent and is durable enough for outdoor use.

Tape measure
4 Cedar boards, 4-inch-by-4-inch-by-28-inch
2 Cedar boards, 2-inch-by-6-inch-by-30-inch
Drill/screw gun
5 Cedar boards, 2-inch-by-6-inch-by-36-inch
2 Cedar boards, 2-inch-by-8-inch-by-36-inch
36 Corrosion-resistant wood screws, 3-inch
Tack cloth
Outdoor wood stain

Instructions

- 1
  Lay two 28-inch boards flat and parallel. Space them 23 inches apart. Screw a 30-inch board perpendicularly to the 28-inch boards so the 30-inch edge is flush with the ends of the 4-by-4 boards. Screw the last 30-inch board to the other two 28-inch boards in the same fashion. The 2-by-6 boards will provide support to your table top.
- 2
  Stand both sets of 4-by-4-inch boards upright so the 30-inch boards are parallel and 27 inches apart. Screw your 36-inch boards perpendicularly to the 30-inch edges of the 2-by-6-inch boards. The 36-inch boards should be parallel and spaced a ½-inch apart.
- 3
  Screw one of your 2-by-8-inch boards to the 4-by-4-inch boards, so the 36-inch edge is flush with the table top. Screw the last 2-by-8-inch board to the opposite side in the same manner.
- 4
  Apply the stain to your project and let dry according to instructions.

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