If youre looking to build a picnic table with a little more style. This Farmhouse Picnic Table from build.com is easy-to-do and stands out amongst the standard design.
The farmhouse picnic table has a classy appearance and can be used for more than sitting outside on your backyard patio.
TABLE
STEP 1. STEP 1.
Naturally, this step should only be completed if you plan on painting the finished table. If you plan on staining it, then you should do so beforehand as well.
Painting or staining the wood before you start makes it so much easier, because it is very difficult and time-consuming to reach between the joints and tight corners.
You can finish by merely touching up the edges and applying a light coat of varnish.
STEP 2. STEP 2.
Measure twice, cut once. This is easily one of my favorite pieces of advice when it comes woodworking and construction.
This is an important step, so take your time. Reference the cut list to get all measurements and angles. Once, youve finished cutting, it will almost be like putting a puzzle together.
Using a miter saw is preferred, however, with a little more measuring and marking angles, a circular saw can be utilized.
I suggest organizing your cut wood into piles based on whether it is for the table or bench, and even further categorize into groups for legs, braces, tabletop.
STEP 3. STEP 3.
Here we go! This shouldn’t seem as difficult if you have everything organized the same way as I did.
Attach 1x4x20 top & bottom to 4x4x20 by pre-drilling. Two 8 cm deck screws are used to attach each 1x4x20 to 44 at the top and bottom.
Your legs should now look something like an I but on a different scale. Attach your four (2x4x11) 45 degree braces to the 44 cms and 110 cms on either side. This will create an X-type pattern.
STEP 4. STEP 4.
Use wood glue and screws to attach the 2x4x31-3/8-45 degree (first) and 2x4x31-3/8 (second) into the 1x4x51 cms on each end. Also, use wood glue and nails to attach 1x4x3-
STEP 5. ATTACH RUNNER (CROSSBEAM)
Screw the 2x4x77 into each foot (20 cm from the base of each leg to the middle of 44). Use a level to ensure the cross beam is square before attaching both sides.
STEP 6. STEP 6.
Lay the 2x10x96 tabletop boards onto legs and attach using screws. Ensure each board is square before proceeding to the next.
Screw the 2x4x18 braces from the top of the crossbeam to the bottom of the table.
STEP 7. FILL SCREW HOLES
This step can be optional depending on the type of finish that you want. If you choose to fill the screw holes, use wood filler and sandpaper before applying last coat of paint for a seamless look.
BENCHES
As you might have noticed, the process of assembling benches is identical to that for the table. You will now use 2x4x11-3/10cms instead of 410 cms. The cross beam between them is used as a support. It should look exactly as the illustration in the measurement diagram (pictured below).
You are basically repeating the same thing, but on a smaller scale.
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SUMMARY
There are many choices for styles and finishes. To achieve a seamless appearance, seal every joint and fill all holes before applying the final coat of paint.
Want something slightly more rustic? Leave the screw holes, paint sporadically, sand, and stain.
I really like this farmhouse picnic table versus the standard. Its extremely durable, stylish, and you can even use it as your dining table.
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