How to Build an Outdoor Rectangular Table

Outdoor furniture has become a high demand item, especially during the warm weather. Families and friends enjoy the outdoor weather and constantly need more seating and table space. Building a nice rectangular table is an inexpensive task that will benefit you and your outdoor entertainment group for many years to come. A wood 36-inch by 48-inch rectangular table is the perfect size for seating as well as holding food or drinks. Several of these tables can easily be built if more table space is needed.

Six 2-by-6s, 48-inches long
Two 2-by-4s, 36-inches long
Four 4-by-4s, 28 1/2-inches long
Sixteen 5-inch nails
One box 3-inch nails
Hammer
Tape measure
Polyurethane
Large paint brush
Pencil
Wood glue

Instructions

- 1
  Measure in 6-inches from each end of the 36-inch 2-by-4s. Line one 4-by-4 at each location. Hammer in four 5-inch nails through the 2-by-4s into the top of the 4-by-4s.
- 2
  Measure in 6-inches from each end of the six 2-by-6s and mark these locations with a pencil. Set all six boards next to each other horizontally so the boards form a rectangular surface measuring 36 inches by 48 inches with the measurement marks facing up.
- 3
  Cover the nailed side of the 2-by-4s with a layer of wood glue. Line the two 2-by-4s vertically against the rows of 2-by-6s at the 6-inch marks.
- 4
  Flip the structure over to standing position so the 4-by-4s act as legs for the table. Hammer two 3-inch nails evenly spaced into each 2-by-6 at the 2-by-4 location.
- 5
  Paint the table with polyurethane using the large paint brush. Allow polyurethane to dry completely before using the table. Apply second coat if necessary.

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