DIY Picnic Table Build

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  • Опубликовано: 29 июн 2023
  • Unlock the secret to crafting a classic and durable DIY Picnic Table with our detailed 20-minute tutorial! Made from easily accessible dimensional lumber from any local hardware store, this project is perfect for beginner to intermediate DIY enthusiasts. Our classic picnic table design features built-in bench seats and has dimensions of 8 ft in length and approximately 5 ft 4 in in width, providing ample space for your outdoor gatherings. With an approximate cost of just $175, this is an affordable way to enhance your outdoor living space. Through the video, I will take you step by step, from cutting the lumber to attaching the hardware and ensuring comfortable seating by measuring the seat distance. I will also share my invaluable tips for a smooth building process. This practical and stylish picnic table is not only sturdy but also can be customized later with additional features. A complete list of tools needed for this build will be provided in the description. Don't miss out on mastering the art of building a picnic table that's bound to fetch you compliments for years to come! #DIYPicnicTable #OutdoorFurniture #woodworkingtutorial
    Materials List
    6 - 2 in. x 8 in. x 8 ft. Boards
    6 - 2 in. x 6 in. x 8 ft. Boards
    3 - 2 in. x 6 in. x 8 ft. Boards
    16 - 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. Carriage Bolts with Nuts & Washers
    1 - 1 lb. Box of 2 1/2 in. Exterior Wood Screws
    1 - 1 lb. Box of 3 1/2 in. Exterior Wood Screws
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  • @SimonJosephStrat
    @SimonJosephStrat 2 месяца назад +6

    I'm a guitarist and everyone says you are so lucky to follow your passion, and i use to think the same till one day i found out I wanted to make a chair or a wooden door, and now I know I wanna make a picnic table

  • @benroberts584
    @benroberts584 5 месяцев назад +13

    Ive built 2 tables off this format. Thanks for the guide. I got 30 more to go. BUilding them for my campground. These are built like a TANK! got to put them on furniture dollys just to move them in my shop LOL. Thanks again

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  5 месяцев назад

      They should certainly hold up at the camp ground then. How long is it taking to build them in production?

    • @elizabethsunshine5978
      @elizabethsunshine5978 4 месяца назад

      Awesome! Wish you could share a picture!

    • @WordOfDay
      @WordOfDay 2 месяца назад

      Does he rip the 2x8 and 2x6 to be thinner?

    • @mtomas7
      @mtomas7 Месяц назад

      Do you use treated lumber?

    • @kyleallen1858
      @kyleallen1858 24 дня назад

      How much does one cost roughly

  • @PerfectImperfections65
    @PerfectImperfections65 2 месяца назад +4

    Nice simple build. Thanks for the vid. I've got one in the works in my shop. I'm using non-pressure treated lumber because I am staining this one a dark pecan and the table top will be chared with a torch first then semi transparent stained to resemble a Texas Flag. I'm donating it to a local charity to auction off to raise money.

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  2 месяца назад

      That sounds amazing! Best of luck with it my friend!

  • @mytubebobbie06h
    @mytubebobbie06h Год назад +2

    Great job! I learned something today. Thanks for the tip on using the speed square as a spacer due to its dimensions to keep the spacing even. Found that very valuable and practical. Thanks again.

  • @elizabethsunshine5978
    @elizabethsunshine5978 4 месяца назад +2

    Thank you so much!
    I found a community garden that has rotting warping picnic tables.
    Some planks on the table curve up like a smile and the bench on one side has bowed (asp like a smile- that broke) dead center.
    For long lasting, would it need some sort of center brace on such a long bench?
    My dream is to surprise the city with some new picnic tables or at least enjoy them as long as they keep it open.
    I just moved here and was delighted to find a city garden not padlocked after hours.
    It’s my secret delight to go pull weeds and till the empty raised garden beds. A little each day!!
    My dad sells Live Edge hardwoods. Has 14 varieties.
    For the tables I’m thinking post oak. Or black locust. Just for endurance.
    I’ve meticulously screenshotted each step here with supplies and cuts and instructions captioning my pictures.
    I’m a novice but you make this totally doable! I get it.
    Hoping Dad will donate some wood for a good cause but this one time… those ‘live edges” will have to be made straight.
    Can’t wait to start!
    Looks like covid was the last time this place was used and I’m super excited to try my hand at a transformation!

  • @kansungkua.6484
    @kansungkua.6484 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much for being so educational and transparent. I can't wait to build this for myt toddlers this coming spring. You are awesome God bless you more❤❤

  • @petermccracken2247
    @petermccracken2247 Месяц назад +1

    THANK YOU !!!
    Great Video. Explained Well.
    Well Done. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @signsoflifesa4285
    @signsoflifesa4285 10 месяцев назад +3

    Great video. Really enjoyed it. I've got 5 or 6 of these to build for our church. You made it look easy! I thought this was quite funny, "I thought this was supposed to be around 30 inches. That's what you get when you follow instructions from the internet." And I'm following YOUR instructions from the internet! HAHA

  • @garyperrin8172
    @garyperrin8172 4 месяца назад +3

    GREAT JOB THANKS FOR ALL THE MESUREMENTS YOU SUPPLIED

  • @FredoGorecia
    @FredoGorecia 9 месяцев назад +3

    The dance 😂
    I love it 😂
    Great job brother !!!

  • @judithkopchak2291
    @judithkopchak2291 Год назад

    LOVE it! 💗

  • @davidmay2294
    @davidmay2294 3 месяца назад +1

    Love the porch.

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  2 месяца назад

      Thanks so much! It's funny how often I find myself doing projects on the porch instead of inside the Mini Barn. Maybe I need to build a bigger shop to house the bigger projects.

  • @kelleymcbride4633
    @kelleymcbride4633 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video great info well done thank you!

  • @benroberts584
    @benroberts584 5 месяцев назад +2

    Also, 8 foot tables are awesome.

  • @shawns870
    @shawns870 10 месяцев назад +1

    Will be building the same!

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  10 месяцев назад

      It’s a great table design. I’m sure it will last for years to come!

  • @RogerRobuster
    @RogerRobuster 3 месяца назад +1

    I love it so much

  • @dagonacedo9341
    @dagonacedo9341 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hey great video. Looking at cranking one of these out in the coming weeks. In your materials list on your description did you mean to put 3- 2x4’s rather than 3 additional 2x6’s?

  • @melquismendoza8968
    @melquismendoza8968 6 месяцев назад +1

    I really like it… I will make the mine using your video

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  6 месяцев назад +1

      Make the legs about 2 inches longer if you do. It was a little short for my liking.

    • @melquismendoza8968
      @melquismendoza8968 6 месяцев назад

      @@HurricaneHomestead okay sir, the legs has to be 30 1/2 inches i Will go to Home Depot

    • @melquismendoza8968
      @melquismendoza8968 6 месяцев назад

      @@HurricaneHomestead thank You

  • @haanibamba4589
    @haanibamba4589 Месяц назад

    Great video! I’m trying to build a low profile picnic table for my kids .. have them sit on pillows. Something smaller so easy to transport. I’m wondering if I could apply your build with the same table top but without the benches. I’m only making it 4 feet long, so would screw on legs support it ?
    Also I was looking at your description and you put 2 items as 2x6x8 but different quantities.. I was confused.. but I love the video. I might make one for adults after this project.

  • @LonnieWJohnson
    @LonnieWJohnson Месяц назад

    Good video...I agree it's a small bit short. If I make longer legs how much longer can they be so I don't run out of lumber? Also, would I put the legs closer together at the top, so they don't stick out any further?

  • @reuben6664
    @reuben6664 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice

  • @kyleallen1858
    @kyleallen1858 24 дня назад +2

    MATERIALS PRICE LIST PLEASE!! Coworker wants 4 of these and I gotta know the guesstimated clst

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  18 дней назад

      It’s hard to guesstimate with lumber prices fluctuating so much, but I think it cost me $170 for all the lumber and hardware last year.

  • @d.t.olalee6758
    @d.t.olalee6758 3 месяца назад +1

    What was that band playing in the video?

  • @jean-robertbourbonnais6279
    @jean-robertbourbonnais6279 28 дней назад

    Do you have plans/material list for this picnic table project .. TKS

  • @tsjackso82
    @tsjackso82 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great vid! Did you use pressure treated?

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  8 месяцев назад +2

      I did not. Didn’t think it would be best to use a chemically treated lumber for something people would be eating off of. Also, the plan was to stain and seal the wood, but I ended up selling it before we got around to that.

    • @foxpaw342
      @foxpaw342 2 месяца назад

      @@HurricaneHomestead Great thought, but I think I'm going to use treated lumber for the legs and braces. Thanks for the vidio and plans.

  • @BillWidmerBlog
    @BillWidmerBlog 10 месяцев назад +1

    Bench looks great! Why didn't you stain it?

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  10 месяцев назад +1

      I was planning on selling it and didn’t want to invest more into the table and wanted whoever got it to be able to make it their own.

    • @BillWidmerBlog
      @BillWidmerBlog 10 месяцев назад

      Gotcha, makes sense! @@HurricaneHomestead

  • @WordOfDay
    @WordOfDay 2 месяца назад +1

    At 2:47 Did you rip down the 2x6 or 2x8 to be less wide? Or is that a 2x10 you made into 2x8? Im wondering if i can use this video wothout a table saw, only miter saw

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  2 месяца назад +1

      Ha! That was my oops. I wasn’t paying attention to my cut list and cut both the upper leg braces out of the same 2x6x8 and didn’t have another one long enough for both the bench supports. If you cut one upper brace and one bench support from each 2x6 then you’ll have enough lumber without having to rip down a 2x8 like I did.

    • @WordOfDay
      @WordOfDay 2 месяца назад

      @HurricaneHomestead I just found you mentioned that after studying the video more. Thank you very much and expect the occasional question in the next few days or so lol 😆

  • @georgeshepherd694
    @georgeshepherd694 5 месяцев назад

    What angle did you cut for the feet? Thanks

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  5 месяцев назад +1

      That is a great question! If I remember correctly it was about 30 degrees. Yup. It’s 30 degrees. I’ve got a cut list at time stamp 3:38.

  • @goaro2007
    @goaro2007 3 месяца назад +3

    time to build one?

  • @MrCjgearhart
    @MrCjgearhart Месяц назад

    So can you pass on the plans for the build?

  • @joestreiff9401
    @joestreiff9401 9 месяцев назад +1

    I noticed that you didn't pay any attention to the crown of the wood. is that not necessary for tables?

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  9 месяцев назад +2

      You can totally pay attention to the crown of the wood. When I purchased my lumber, I ensured they were all about as straight as possible so there was not a lot of difference to start with. If there was one crowning a lot more than the others, I would have put the bow up and pulled it down flat with the others. But this is outside furniture we are talking about, not a $5000 boardroom conference table.

    • @joestreiff9401
      @joestreiff9401 9 месяцев назад

      @@HurricaneHomestead I've never built furniture (inside or outside), but I have built a number of decks, and I know that if you don't pay attention to the crown, in a year or so it just won't look right (wavy and crooked). I suppose that because a table is so small, it might not really matter.

  • @Maner_Louis
    @Maner_Louis 6 месяцев назад +1

    What was your measurement from end of table to your supports at 4:50

    • @HurricaneHomestead
      @HurricaneHomestead  6 месяцев назад

      You're really testing my memory here now... I think I remember deciding on having a 14" overhang, or something around there.

    • @Maner_Louis
      @Maner_Louis 6 месяцев назад +2

      @HurricaneHomestead haha no worries I just ended up guesstimating and it was around that too as long as it's centered it worked out great. Thank you for the video brother

    • @anorexicasbo
      @anorexicasbo Месяц назад

      That was my question. Thanks.

  • @RobGADV
    @RobGADV Месяц назад

    I followed these instructions to the letter and ended up with a table 26" off the ground and only 12" between the bench and table top. I sliced the whole thing up into 16" wood blocks to use for other purposes and swore I would never try to build anything again. There are way too many measurements missing from this video.

  • @user-xg9ot3vl3y
    @user-xg9ot3vl3y 3 месяца назад

    Do you have a set of plans?