How to Build a Picnic Table
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
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Blue Tooth Hearing Protection: goo.gl/Z1WZ4M
Miter Saw: goo.gl/PN7PYk
Clamps: goo.gl/11zCbl
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12 Volt Drills: goo.gl/ykvsYh
Carriage Bolts: goo.gl/4Z0olb
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That truck is fantastic.....
Love that you added in the diagonal support. I was just thinking if it had enough support then you added it in :) Great build for family fun!
What a great project! Who can't use a picnic table? Great message about the workshop, showing others that starting small can still accomplish build/project goals!
Thanks! Yeah it's a change working from the tailgate of a truck, but it can certainly be done! ; )
April Wilkerson Glad you have the weather for it right now.
April Wilkerson when there a way it can be done!
Thanks April, that is just what I want to build for my daughter and her family.
Hi April, love the videos. You're very determined, innovative and patient. As you're cutting the tabletop, in this particular setup, the right hand piece is the shorter, most likely scrap piece. The piece on the left will vary by as much as 3/8", particularly treated lumber. About the only pieces cut to exact length at the lumber yard or home store are pre cut white wood studs. Took me a while to realize that a long time ago when I was first starting out. I admire your ingenuity in dealing without a shop. Now you're working like a site carpenter. Looking forward to the next video too!
This is a great time to be working outside, our Texas weather has been great for wood working.
I've been a subscriber and like your work so I'm not new to your videos. But I SWEAR just today I was telling my wife that I want to build a picnic table for the back. I said it out loud and that was it, didn't think about it again. Then I log onto my RUclips account and there you are building one!! With free plans to a great table. I've already downloaded the plans and thank you for everything you do. The plans definitely took some time to make and are easy to understand for those interested.
: ) Perfect timing. No reason not to build it now, so have fun!
It was the destination that I wanted you to make that table
Would be great to do a video of viewer builds from your plans if people have done so and taken pictures/video :)
The wonders of a dry climate! No picnic table up here in Atlantic Canada lasts more than a dozen years!
Thanks for the build! :)
Outstanding Truck And Table.
I have been working with wood all my life, but I learn new things from April every time I watch one of her videos!
This video brought back memories. I've done many project off the tailgate of my truck. Saw horse, work table, storage and radio all in one
Oh my, I just found your channel whilst searching for some DIY advice! You rock! You're a few years ahead of me, but I'll add to my tool collection over time and build up a storm. How awesome to see another woman rocking this work! (Funny reading guys offer advice). Have subscribed to your channel. Thx.
I love leading off with the insults on the table haha. Great job as always april.
I can't wait to see more videos on exterior projects "house framing" Yard Ideas ect.
I LOVE this picnic table! It's also awesome to see you improvising your work space---makes it so relatable since some ppl(like me!) don't have a workshop and end up working in very limited space! I want to make this!
this video was just perfect for me as this is a project I have been thinking about. some great tips here, thank you.
I love your family April, they are awesome! Thanks for another great project. As a beginner this one will be near the top of the list. Hoping to say Hi in the UK in a couple of weeks.
Hy April,It's not easy to work without a workshop, but you always manage. Every time good ideas and beautiful achievements.Hugs from Belgium
Those turned out great. I think you get the award for the coolest work station. The back end of a kick ass old truck! 👍
Easy, basic, simple. Exactly what a picnic should be. Nice job!
you made a great point regarding not needing a shop. I worked without a shop for years. Where there's a will there's a way. Great job on the table
Nice project. And it is something that brings family together. Your folks have a beautiful place.
Great job April! I think that your family will get a lot of use out of it. Your truck is in great shape for its age. But being a southern truck it doesn't surprise me that much.
Keep up the great work
Thanks for sharing
Awesome spring project! So simple! Thanks April!
Looks like great weather for an outdoor build! Can't wait to see the new shop when it's ready.
The Picnic table was great and I love the seats, being over 6 feet tall with long legs the normal picnic table is hard to get in and out of. Most of all I love your truck.
Hey April lovely work again, I'm so excited because I've just had a notification from yandles that your are going to be there, you are a true inspiration to so many people and yandles is right on my doorstep, what day will you be there I have to be there! !! omg so excited can't wait.
Hi April.you do a great job on your vids with the narration and demo.I'm usually just looking for design ideas, don't need bolt size,hole size or other specifics-but general measurements like your bench height issue are worth mentioning.Thanks for posting the great vids,and I'm looking forward to your design/plan ideas for your new shop.
You make everything look so easy.
Good project! One advantage of the detached bench seats is that you can move them away and use the table as a buffet. Thanks for showing this build.
Maybe, u could build a table or something with the reclaimed wood from the old picnic table so as to give a nostalgic effect . After all, it has been there with you guys for 25 yrs :)
My dad scooped up the wood from the old table right away and made raised garden beds with it! :) So it's all been put to good use.
Ohkay. Nice :) Looking forward to more such awesome videos..
April Wilkerson will there be a video??
A question I have to pay for the plans?
The picnic table plans are free.
Those look super solid! I dig the separate benches.
I over think the plans in my head so much, i never end up doing it. You made this very easy to follow. Well done.
Hi April
We used your plans and made our table from Australian Treated Mountain Ash timber.It was amazing .Thank you so much
Geoff B.
Unattached benches also make the table and benches more versatile for use in other projects. Mine stay in the shop for the winter months for sanding, staining drying.... I even use my benches to lift my push mower and other small equipment for oil changes. If they get in my way, they are design to be outdoors so that is where they go until I have room or need them again.
Great project. Working away from your new workshop is a very interesting "twist" to your projects. Love the table. "I'm a champion!" :)
There's a whole ass couch hanging by chains from the tree! This is beyond epic
I love the couch swing in the background.
Those diagonals make all the difference. Cutting those corners off will save the table from grabbing you, Well done.
Yep, diagonals are a must. : ) Thanks Eric
Nice sturdy bench April. You could always counter-sink the bolts a little so folks can't catch their legs on them.
I like the fact that the benches are separate too. You can use either just a bench or just the table or mix and matched with any number or all three together - much better options than the benches attached permanently.
Nice table, I have built many in my time. Thanks for showing us this one it's a great thing to do for your parents. Can't wait to see your new shop. waiting patiently. Keep up all the good work. You are fantastic!!!! Your husband and parents should be really proud of you!
Always great when you can build something for someone else.
I love watching you make stuff ,and I love you April and your tools
you are the BEST!!! can't wait to see your new shop.
great picnic table. keep those videos coming.
now you have me doing DIYs around my house. maybe some day I'll start sharing my videos too.
I love this project and looking forward to build this for my property.
I used the plans from the site. It looks great, I recommend making the table legs taller and likewise the benches too. Maybe 4" carriage bolt instead of 4 1/2" as well. It cost more in materials than prefab at box store but, its better.
After a couple days of use: definitely make table legs taller, set bench legs in further to tuck tighter to table. Great game able, kids love it!
I think 3 1/2" carriage bolts would work. Additionally, some 3" screws for the cleats would be nice.
Well done April. I also like using a router with a round over bit to ease the edges.
My dad and I built a table like this around 20 years ago out of cedar with attached benches. It's still at Mom's house, but I have been wanting one for my house. And I like the separate benches. April, you really have good ideas! :-)
good one-i like the removable benches too
Hi April & Cody, Family, Good job on the picnic table. I like how you make useful things. Happy Spring, C.
Always like the shots with the family. Great job and ingenuity.
Needed a picnic table badly for years, looking forward to building this! Good job...thanks for sharing! Love the Tailgate!
I just built traditional picnic table and the wood I used is pressure treated lumber from home depot and it has a red look like cedar which dressed it up nice. For less weight, you can use 5/4" decking boards for top and seats.
Another great project April. I look forward to seeing what you build when you attend the Midlands Woodworking Show in Newark UK later this month. See you there.
April, we always enjoy your videos! :)
Great to see the safety glasses April. My cousin is blind in one eye because he ripped a board that still had the bar code tag stapled to the end of the board. He was lucky. It could have killed him if it had gone deeper. Just a cautionary to all, takes a few seconds to pull those tags off of your boards and also to do a quick scan for stray staples or tacks on your lumber before it hits the blade.
Great job, April! *The project turned out great!*
These are great design and easy to bulid, thank you April!
yup, nice truck ! like the removable bench option !!
Thanks! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
New woodworker. You are a fantastic teacher. Thank you for the vid!
I love that clamp-shelf technique! I used that technique back in high school while building a tree fort and its super useful
great build April
@April Wilkerson I like the way you test your work, if it holds you up, then good to go. Nice job!
You're a wonderful inspiration to new woodworkers.
I love separate benches, advanced age and some creaky joints make it very hard to get in & out of attached benches.
Congratulations with your reaching 400K subscribers.
Thank you, full and interesting explanation, with a touch of art
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice picnic table. The truck is awesome too.
Great weekend project... thanks April...good luck with the new workshop...always nice to have your own space...but equally important that you have family and friends you can count on until you are re-established in your own space...:D
Love to see you build things Your so awsome
I believe the project was excellent I think your idea of going with separate benches was a good idea as well. I also thought it was kind of adorable how it was hard to get your dad to criticize how high the benches were
Haha yeah my dad is always so positive and supportive. He would never come out and say they were too low if I hadn't elbowed it out of him.
Another great and completely approachable project. Thanks for sharing!
i like that kind where the benches are separate
Cannot let my wife see this video, the information given at 0:42 is counterproductive to me getting my own shop! Nice video though!
SaltyTubers #1 shop criteria: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife_acceptance_factor
A truck to drive it into the garden! Jeez, I wish my garden was that big. Great video, keep them coming :)
Texas! : )
Nice project, greetings from spain, health.
Nice build! Great looking, simple, functional picnic table.
I was not sure about this design at first, but I really like it! Going to make one as soon as the snow and cold stop here in Buffalo, New York. Thanks for the idea and plans. Take care and keep up the great work.
Great video April! May God bless you and your family
Love the table legs. I do the tabletop differently. Thanks for the ideas
I noticed some dislikes for this project. Who in their right mind could find fault with this ?. It was a project which most people could build for their garden and it was explained in a clear and concise manner. I despair at times !.
Always nice to watch your videos April, you always look so happy doing your thing! great to watch, keep up the good work, regards from Holland!
Thank you April, nice work. As others have said, I also love your truck. Cant wait for you to get going in your new shop. Keep up the great work.
As an old fart that felt I'd missed my calling entirely, it is refreshing to see you successful and persevering in your youth. You've got real imagination April. I'm glad you made a simple picnic table to help guide us folks that aren't carpenters. I'm gonna build one like it, knowing that it will last the rest of my days. Thanks for uploading .. and I wish you'd show me how to make some oars for a rowboat (without a lathe). God bless
April, Nice project. Super common request and simple build.
I built custom tables for a friend. Almost your design , but the tables were 6" long and the tops were 3/4 inch poplar.(reducing the weight because they were an older couple making them easy to move around} these tables matched for a 12" table. they were kept under cover and are now about 10 years old and holding up well. Nice job for a tailgate party.
Yet another good job April. Its always a bugger when the legs are a bit short at one end .
Nice to see you again 🇨🇦
Very cool. Thanks for the free plans.
It looks like you are always having fun!! I think that is wonderful. Nice video.
Beautiful
The weather looks awesome.....
"If I can't step on it, well, then I can't trust it."
I was wondering why you always stand on your builds.
Good quality test.
I love the hanging sofa in the background! I've never seen anything like that.
So cute, and talented too !
Great video! Just bought plans thank you!!
fab table and benches!
Love the picnic table set, April. I really like the separate benches us for
guys who need a little extra belly room.
My wife and I were sitting on the same side of a picnic table in the
park where the benches were attached to the table and it tipped over on us. Not
fun.
Very quick and effective.