If you don't have a picnic table for your backyard or cabin you need one! Outdoor tables aren't just for meals, but a place to gather outside on the patio or backyard. It's a place for people to sit and visit, eat a meal, play a game etc. If you don't have one, why not learn how to build a picnic table yourself? It's a pretty simple project that you can complete in a weekend and use for years to come. Building the table can be a fun family project or a great gift for a new homeowner.
How big should a picnic table be?
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"Standard" size picnic tables that you purchase are 60 inches long or 5 feet. That gives enough room for 2 people to a side to sit comfortably. The beauty of making your own picnic table is that you can make it any size you want! Do you entertain a lot and want a big table? Is your picnic area a gathering place as well as a spot for meals? Do you want 2 small tables or 1 big one?
Design
The typical table design is the A-frame with attached benches. It's also the most simple to build. You're building the picnic table yourself so you can decide what you want. Personally, I hate attached benches. I find they make it difficult to get up and down from the table as they need to be at a distance that makes eating comfortable. I feel like a contortionist and prefer benches separate from the table. If they are separate then they can also be moved and used somewhere else if you want. What shape do you want? You aren't limited to a rectangle. There are also plans for hexagonal tables, which are great to fit in smaller areas. It's all up to you.
Materials
Redwood is the traditional outdoor furniture material, but doesn't have to be your only choice. Pressure treated 2x4's are another common building material for picnic tables. Visit your lumber store to see what other materials are available, you're only limited by availability and durability. You need to use materials that will stand up to the weather year after year.
You can see that planning how to build a picnic table has lots of variations to fit your own needs, which is one of the reasons that building it yourself is a great option.
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