Best Picnic Table Ever? Reinvented Design with Build Plans

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  • Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025

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  • @AprilWilkerson
    @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад +4

    You can find a set of plans for this build here: bit.ly/3PWePSB

    • @luistrevino5959
      @luistrevino5959 2 года назад

      I just saw your video and did notice a NEW PICNIC TABLE DESIGN but upon reading the words "digital download", it got me discouraged, upon ascertaining the wood plans.
      I did read that it's in "PDF" format!
      But I'd have to purchase, in order to receive those 9 sheets, including the video. So I'll just have to enjoy, in just having WATCHED the construction of the picnic table. Thank you

  • @bryanruss5167
    @bryanruss5167 2 года назад +18

    I am a high school construction teacher in Florida. We make and sell a whole lot of picnic tables and this will be a great addition to our table line. Including the plans like you have is such a blessing for my students and our program which we fund through selling things the kids make.
    The picnic table my students designed, produce, and sell is basic yet quite unique. If you’d like the Sketchup plans for it, I could provide them since it might make a nice build video for your channel. You could even come to our shop and shoot the video of you building it with my students. High school construction programs are a valuable thing to promote.
    Just a thought. Thank you again April!

  • @jonmoreland8243
    @jonmoreland8243 2 года назад

    Thanks!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад

      Aw thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

  • @PHOTOCONVENTION
    @PHOTOCONVENTION 11 месяцев назад

    April you are my absolute favourite wood worker on youtube. Lots of tips, reasonable builds and I like how you also show your screw ups and how to solve them

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Yes, I keep it real. Thanks for watching.

  • @pteddie6965
    @pteddie6965 2 года назад

    What an amazing design, April. I'm agree with Scott. The open end is every bit wheelchair compliant. I have a granddaughter who is in a wheelchair. I will purchase the plans and build one (at least) for her family. Thanks for sharing the video as well as the plans.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад

      Thanks. I'm glad you found it useful. Enjoy the build.

  • @stockittome
    @stockittome 2 года назад +8

    I saw this design a few years ago. Used as seating outside a restaurant on a patio squeezed onto a city street.
    I took pictures but never got beyond that.
    Now, I’m off to your website to get the plans.
    Great video April. It’s nice to watch your evolution over the years. Thank you!!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад

      Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for staying along for the ride.

    • @randyvandeusen5600
      @randyvandeusen5600 2 года назад

      @@AprilWilkerson it would be nice to order the plans for this picnic table as well as others but however and for whatever reason my card is declined on your side and it would be nice if there were contact number to see if I can order this over the phone.

  • @oodoodoopoopoo
    @oodoodoopoopoo 2 года назад +32

    So glad that you included the revisions at the end to reinforce the idea that design and engineering are processes of evolution.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад +4

      Absolutely! Thanks for watching.

    • @flintsrt8
      @flintsrt8 2 года назад +1

      @@AprilWilkerson are these revisions on the available plans?

    • @GarcBomber
      @GarcBomber 2 года назад

      won't last long with glue and deck screws unless it's never used, notice the LONG furniture bolts into threaded inserts or barrel nuts in the angled support on the last shot.

    • @luistrevino5959
      @luistrevino5959 Год назад

      @@AprilWilkerson
      Is there be any other method of ordering the table plans, besides pay for it? If there isn't? Then I'll just miss out, in impressing myself as an amateur carpenter, by building this table

  • @k4x4map46
    @k4x4map46 2 года назад +1

    Innovative!! Wheelchair accessible end tables!! Barkdown!! great vid!

  • @wilsonnixon9957
    @wilsonnixon9957 2 года назад

    I finished mine a few days ago. Once I got the cutlist finished I found it easier to just watch this video to assemble than to go by the instructions. I think my second one will be a lot easier now that I see how everything goes together. I used untreated lumber and then sanded a little and then really soaked it with boiled linseed oil and it looks fabulous. I even ordered the Triton super jaws and love that tool.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад +1

      Great to hear! Yes, the Triton Super Jaws is an amazing piece of machinery. I use it all the time! Thanks for watching.

  • @chaelisaenthusiast1219
    @chaelisaenthusiast1219 2 года назад +12

    hi i just wanted to say i love you and you have inspired me to woodwork as well as inspired many of my projects, as a 17 year old beginner, thank you

    • @oodoodoopoopoo
      @oodoodoopoopoo 2 года назад +1

      I love to see this. Best Wishes ✌

  • @tdavey5599
    @tdavey5599 2 года назад

    Kudos to you April--I couldn't build that on my own no matter how much time I had--I just don't have your skill set--but I do enjoy your videos
    Thank you
    Tim

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад

      Yes, many of my Viewers aren't Makers/Builders but still enjoy my channel for the entertainment factor. They enjoy seeing what I'm up to next. Thanks for watching.

  • @merlewarnsholz2094
    @merlewarnsholz2094 2 года назад +1

    April - Great looking functional table for two, which as you demonstrated can easily be expanded for seating for two by sliding two tables together. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you, your family, and your crew.

  • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
    @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 2 года назад +2

    April this is an amazing design! We need a couple of these on our farm and the timing couldn’t be better! I just finished a covered deck and have several pressure treated drops. Now I have a use for them! Thanks for sharing ideal picnic table. I really like the open end build. Thanks again!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад +1

      You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

    • @vincepresto759
      @vincepresto759 2 года назад

      April where are the Plans, not seeing it in the drop down page !
      Love all Show

    • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
      @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 2 года назад +1

      @@vincepresto759 …. The plans are on April’s website now.

  • @leebrown6623
    @leebrown6623 2 года назад

    I’ve watched many of your videos now and as well as watching your content go from strength to strength. You never fail to make the work your doing fun and inspirational. There’s never a time your not smiling and laughing as you go.
    Keep up the fantastic work

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад +1

      Aw thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel. Thanks for watching.

  • @mauriceryton
    @mauriceryton 2 года назад +1

    Smart build, very functional.

  • @Spokenfan
    @Spokenfan 2 года назад +1

    I love this it is brilliant 👍👍 I almost always trip or stumble trying to get in a regular picnic table. Thank you for sharing 👏 Stay safe healthy and happy 😃✝️🇺🇸

  • @battles151
    @battles151 2 года назад

    You are truly inspiring April! I am a designer, programmer, and machinist at a local job shop. I've been watching a lot of videos including your own and I must say, you were a huge part of me investing into all the equipment needed as well as my first CNC router. I simply love it! Love ya and keep doing it!!

  • @sddiymakeitworthit7512
    @sddiymakeitworthit7512 2 года назад +2

    Great job and nice video we can see and understand everything congratulations 👍 🙏

  • @STANWoodwork
    @STANWoodwork 2 года назад +1

    Lovely design. I just love it. Especially spring coming on

  • @shangri-lahomestead2895
    @shangri-lahomestead2895 2 года назад

    April you have the most amazing tools and shop I’ve ever seen. Not to mention the most amazing projects! Thanks for sharing them!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

  • @senitacustomwoodworks9878
    @senitacustomwoodworks9878 2 года назад +8

    Nice build. I recently built a few table very similar to this design. Instead of using two tables back-to-back for 4 person seating, I built one table with end access from each end (just as two two tables back-to-back.) This design seemed to help make sagging ever less of a concern. The tables are being utilized on a beachfront restaurant patio and seem to be holding up to the harsh elements quite well.

  • @louroberts5567
    @louroberts5567 2 года назад

    Looks like a very stout and sturdy little project! Very nice! Thanks for sharing. God bless.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

  • @chriscutress1702
    @chriscutress1702 2 года назад +2

    What a great concept. Brilliant idea and much seating easier for aging legs. I love the way you can join the two tables to get seating for four +.

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. 2 года назад +2

    Really likeing this design for a table. Can't wait to see more videos soon April. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.

  • @ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ
    @ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ 2 года назад +2

    That is so beautiful and so clever designed . Every video of yours is a special experience. Thank you dear April. Greetings from Greece.

  • @dtemp132
    @dtemp132 2 года назад

    April I think this might be my favorite of all of your builds!

  • @jameschristian8117
    @jameschristian8117 2 года назад +1

    Wow u nailed it ,April. I was trying to come up with a bench thats not so large as the old model picnic bench ,this idea of urs can go flat against a wall ,i love this idea... 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

  • @ianpearse4480
    @ianpearse4480 2 года назад +1

    Clever build idea, love it. Thanks for sharing.

  • @blindsr
    @blindsr 2 года назад

    These have been around for a lot of years, they are handy as wall benches in rustic kitchens

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад

      What a great idea! Thank you for sharing and for watching.

  • @thomasarussellsr
    @thomasarussellsr 2 года назад +1

    Sweet design, and modification at the end for better rigidity/longevity. Thanks for sharing.
    You ROCK April 🤘.

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 2 года назад +1

    Good video April, those tables look like they could work around the patios. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

  • @garynagle3093
    @garynagle3093 2 года назад +1

    Wow. Nice original design. Great job to you and Jacob

  • @MakeitGoode1
    @MakeitGoode1 2 года назад +3

    Great design! I love the idea of putting 2 back to back for seating for 4!

  • @jimtownsend7899
    @jimtownsend7899 2 года назад +1

    I love watching your videos. You use those building terms that I am so familiar with, such as when you "screwed the crap out of it". 😄🖐

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад

      Haha! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

  • @BearCreekWoodworking
    @BearCreekWoodworking 2 года назад

    This is a very creative design for small places, small groups, and for the elderly. I already bought your plans. I want to make some for senior citizens. Awesome way to think outside the box April! 😃👍👏

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад +1

      What a great idea! Thanks for sharing and as always, for watching.

  • @cherie316
    @cherie316 2 года назад +1

    I love watching you work. Looks awesome. I hope I can get my husband to build it.

  • @_Merica_USA
    @_Merica_USA 2 года назад

    Another great video Ms April

  • @LeenieVibes
    @LeenieVibes Год назад

    I just finished this table. I appreciate this right-sized design. I did struggle with pieces added in the video that are not part of the cut list or in the final shots. I had to "wing it", but the table will serve very nicely on my narrow back deck.

  • @AprilAllYear
    @AprilAllYear 10 месяцев назад

    I love the universal technical jargon you use, like, "I glued it but then screwed the crap out of it." You make these projects so approachable for much less experienced woodworkers like me 👍🏾😁

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel and find it useful. Thanks for watching.

    • @thedbcooperforum
      @thedbcooperforum 10 месяцев назад

      This really isn't reinventing vs cutting it down..typical picnic table is for family outings..good idea though for two people..

  • @stevenrayhoward
    @stevenrayhoward 2 года назад +1

    Awesome build! Thanks so much for sharing! It's very comforting to know there is no crap in this table because it has had the "...crap screwed out of if!" LOL Great job!

  • @mary8273
    @mary8273 2 года назад

    Just bought me a nail Slicer framing bladed. 10” and 7” .
    I let you know how I like them soon.

  • @IEnjoyCreatingVideos
    @IEnjoyCreatingVideos 2 года назад

    Good idea on the picnic table April! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

  • @mikecurtis2585
    @mikecurtis2585 2 года назад +1

    Great table! I like that design looks comfortable! Thanks 🙂🙏

  • @rongrose3746
    @rongrose3746 2 года назад

    Really nice functional/ design !!

  • @andymarriott8150
    @andymarriott8150 2 года назад

    That's a very nice build and so versatile

  • @robertjosephmurphyii4947
    @robertjosephmurphyii4947 2 года назад

    Another awesome build April..

  • @marcosmirandamacedo5393
    @marcosmirandamacedo5393 2 года назад

    Es lo que estaba buscando, solo tenia la foto que está en Pinterest, y este video me da mucha información, excelente trabajo. Gracias. Saludos desde Pucallpa-Perú.

  • @catgynt9148
    @catgynt9148 2 года назад

    Your creativity and artistic insight never cease to amaze me with your wood products and projects. The way you are utilizing the space under the deck is terrific. Kudos for your educational style of presentation as you describe your setup process and showing your application for the actual build.
    Wishing you and your family a blessed spring season. Peace April

  • @EngineerMikeF
    @EngineerMikeF 2 года назад +6

    Interesting design. U could easily further redesign to combine two of these into a back-2-back table for 4.

  • @bradleytuckwell4854
    @bradleytuckwell4854 2 года назад

    So different to what’s on the market. As always great job thanks for sharing

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

  • @ANDYYANKEE
    @ANDYYANKEE 2 года назад

    Brilliant Design!

  • @lioneloconnor4785
    @lioneloconnor4785 8 месяцев назад

    Hi, i like it!
    First thought was, i need a 4 person bench!
    So, your structural support would be central
    Work left and right from there and leave the outsides open
    Thanks for sharing🤗
    So basically two of your benches would make up a four person bench!

  • @luismatos2239
    @luismatos2239 10 месяцев назад

    Buen trabajo mi vaquera linda.
    Me gustan tus proyectos.
    Sigue hacia adelante, felicitaciones.
    Un abrazo
    👍

  • @petersallander6913
    @petersallander6913 2 года назад

    I like those tables

  • @Melanieparrish
    @Melanieparrish 2 года назад +1

    Love your work! Stuff we can actually use and need! I’m not missing any of your videos!

  • @peterwalker9391
    @peterwalker9391 2 года назад

    Nice job Jacob!

  • @bulletproofpepper2
    @bulletproofpepper2 2 года назад

    Sweet build! Thanks April.

  • @AJ-ln4sm
    @AJ-ln4sm 2 года назад

    Great design!

  • @bipinbajpai3911
    @bipinbajpai3911 2 года назад

    Great!!! Respected friend❤❤

  • @xmassan20906
    @xmassan20906 2 года назад +3

    Awesome as always! if you're in Texas, you might want a second table top running perpendicular on the side. On-deck table top for beer and the BB-Q that didn't fit on your plate. 🍴

  • @Dale-ko9kc
    @Dale-ko9kc 2 года назад

    Myself, I would put a pop-down fold-up leg instead of more wood. Good idea though April. love it.

  • @lovejones7545
    @lovejones7545 2 года назад

    Very Very cool picnic table design💯🤙🏾. Just in time for summer...

  • @arkansas1336
    @arkansas1336 2 года назад

    Very nice design!

  • @SpartacoPaolini
    @SpartacoPaolini 5 месяцев назад

    Building this as a four seater I think is the counter lever you’re looking for.
    You could also brace the seats on the floor which wouldn’t interfere with the sliding in or out.

  • @FranksDIY
    @FranksDIY 2 года назад

    Awesome idea April

  • @NicoSmets
    @NicoSmets 2 года назад

    Great idea!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre 2 года назад

    Awesome work April! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

  • @hansangb
    @hansangb 2 года назад +1

    Here's to hoping you'll do a video on SolidWorks. I'm moving from SketchUp and F360 just doesn't "work" for me. But a few SolidWorks tutorial seemed "natural" to me. I didn't know they now have a maker's price until you mentioned it a few videos ago. Thank you!

  • @Jumpman67
    @Jumpman67 2 года назад

    Love the design.

  • @davidboston4574
    @davidboston4574 Год назад

    Another great job, and plans…

  • @rodpotts2666
    @rodpotts2666 2 года назад

    You are Awesome!!

  • @dddube12
    @dddube12 2 года назад

    Wow another very cool build, love it, I’m going to need a bigger yard for all your projects!!!! Lololol.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад

      Awesome! Glad you are enjoying my channel. Thanks for watching.

  • @MattLitkeRacing
    @MattLitkeRacing 2 года назад +1

    Interesting design. I think some dominos or the joint of your choice would help. Dowels are the most affordable and doesn’t require an extra tool

  • @moogoojo
    @moogoojo 2 года назад +2

    great build april i also left my table top corners square after many times myself and others somehow would hit it leaves a mark lol i rounded mine just a tad but doesnt leave as bad a mark agin nice making a lumber list now thanks love your channel

  • @Giroux68
    @Giroux68 2 года назад

    Simple and clean... awesome

  • @samme5513
    @samme5513 2 года назад

    Very nice looks cool

  • @billhart3026
    @billhart3026 2 года назад

    Your two video's on sketchup were excellent, I now have a great foundation. I hope this is not the last two sketchup videos you will make.
    Regards Bill

  • @ronaldbeatty9423
    @ronaldbeatty9423 2 года назад

    I really like it

  • @frijoli9579
    @frijoli9579 2 года назад +1

    Cool project. I think when I make mine I will swap the vertical support to the inside.

  • @j.b.4340
    @j.b.4340 2 года назад

    This is what my yard needs

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад

      Yes! They are great. Thanks for watching.

  • @raysandoval1458
    @raysandoval1458 2 года назад

    Great build

  • @flyinggyros9745
    @flyinggyros9745 2 года назад

    Excellent.

  • @jcapogna
    @jcapogna 2 года назад +4

    This is great. I've been wanting to build something exactly like this.

  • @mindyash6116
    @mindyash6116 2 года назад

    Super cool!

  • @boots7859
    @boots7859 2 года назад

    I like your channel, you have some great designs and workmanship. I'm a little leary of using screws to support things like shown here though. I think even a cheap palm router would allow one to create some rabbits/ledges for the seats to bear on, and not rely on screws. Not everyone has a palm router though, however once you get one, even a cheap one, they are very awesome.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад

      Yes, people can make things work using other tools but it may take a little longer. I always say be creative and use what you have. Thanks for watching.

  • @mtnjak
    @mtnjak 2 года назад

    I was trying to figure out a design in my head for seating for my kids' new playground deck. I was trying to envision some kind of table where one edge would butt up to the edge of the deck railing. I hadn't quite figured it out yet and then I find out--- someone just figured that out for me! Good job and thanks for the tip!

  • @jetijet
    @jetijet 2 года назад

    Pięknie
    Pozdrawiam z Polski

  • @francislambert5189
    @francislambert5189 2 года назад

    HI, again. Way cool.

  • @BearCreekWoodworking
    @BearCreekWoodworking 2 года назад

    Now you’re ready for that food truck to stop by the Wood Shed April! Mmmm 😋 😉

  • @myoutdoorlife3833
    @myoutdoorlife3833 Год назад

    Wicked nice!!

  • @franciscosahagunjr6792
    @franciscosahagunjr6792 2 года назад

    Good job!

  • @gregmize01
    @gregmize01 2 года назад

    Cool design!

  • @davidp4350
    @davidp4350 2 года назад

    That's very cool, great build. I have one suggestion, maybe cut a 2" +/_ chamfer in the inside corner of the inside board where you enter to sit, or to make it more symetrical , cut all of the sitting boards.

  • @pmapaez
    @pmapaez 2 года назад

    Nice, really cool

  • @ScottDallesasse
    @ScottDallesasse 2 года назад +36

    Love this build. I noticed that this may be ADA complaint and allow for a wheelchair to be able to access the open end.

    • @samuelbhend2521
      @samuelbhend2521 2 года назад

      I don't remember where, but I've seen Pictures of normal Picnictables where at one Side the Tabletop overhangs the A-Frame by ~70cm to allow Wheelchairusers to sit with Friends.

  • @JasonPeltier
    @JasonPeltier 2 года назад

    Such a cool design! And just in time for craft show season. Thanks!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 года назад +1

      You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

  • @maryyudes4884
    @maryyudes4884 2 года назад

    Love it!

  • @upallnyte2000
    @upallnyte2000 2 года назад

    Okay, Not fair...normally I just skip every ad I can, but all of a sudden I get an Ad for "Next" featuring you and I have to watch it! Congrats on the commercial!

  • @annavasilchenko2359
    @annavasilchenko2359 2 года назад

    Благо Дарю за ролики.Я при просмотре,получаю колоссальное вдохновение.

  • @rich10849
    @rich10849 2 года назад +1

    Picnic table for two? What kind of party is that with only two people? Oh! That's right. At 72 I tend to forget about those parties. Nice job. Cool design.