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Classic Wooden Picnic Table with Integrated Benches
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Classic Wooden Picnic Table with Integrated Benches

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A full-size outdoor picnic table measuring 2.40 m long and 0.75 m tall, with two integrated bench seats on either side. Perfect for garden owners, families or anyone wanting a durable outdoor dining spot they can build themselves.

Supplies

Wood

Timber planks for tabletop (8 cm thick × 15.5 cm wide, 2.40 m long) — 5 planks at 15.5 cm with four 0.5 cm gaps = 0.795 m ≈ 0.80 m width

Timber planks for tabletop (8 cm thick × 15.5 cm wide, 2.40 m long) — 5 planks at 15.5 cm with four 0.5 cm gaps = 0.795 m ≈ 0.80 m width

5 planks

60

Timber planks for bench seats (8 cm thick × 17.25 cm wide, 1.80 m long) — 2 per bench give 0.35 m seat width with a 0.5 cm gap

Timber planks for bench seats (8 cm thick × 17.25 cm wide, 1.80 m long) — 2 per bench give 0.35 m seat width with a 0.5 cm gap

4 planks (2 per bench)

40

Timber for A-frame legs (10 cm × 5 cm, cut 1.05 m long, mitred 30° from vertical) — plus 2 bench bearers 10 cm × 5 cm × 1.60 m to carry the seat planks

Timber for A-frame legs (10 cm × 5 cm, cut 1.05 m long, mitred 30° from vertical) — plus 2 bench bearers 10 cm × 5 cm × 1.60 m to carry the seat planks

4 leg pieces + 2 bench bearers

30

Centre stretcher rail (runs lengthways under table between the two end frames, 1.70 m long)

1 piece

15

Support beams: 2 × 0.80 m cross-beams (one per A-frame top, carries tabletop) + 2 × 2.20 m side rails (connect the frames at tabletop level)

Support beams: 2 × 0.80 m cross-beams (one per A-frame top, carries tabletop) + 2 × 2.20 m side rails (connect the frames at tabletop level)

4 pieces

20

Hardware

Galvanised carriage bolts with washers and nuts

approx. 16

12

Galvanised wood screws (various lengths)

approx. 60

8

Finishing

Outdoor wood oil or weatherproof stain

Outdoor wood oil or weatherproof stain

approx. 1 L

15

Sandpaper (80 and 120 grit)

Sandpaper (80 and 120 grit)

5–6 sheets

5

Execution · 6 steps

Step 1 of 6

Gather materials and mark all pieces

MARK AND GROUP ALL PIECES

MARK AND GROUP ALL PIECES
  • ✓Check all dimensions against reference
  • ✓Mark cut lines with square and pencil
  • ✓Group planks by role before cutting

Instructions

• Working dimensions (no image needed): tabletop 2.40 m long × 0.80 m wide (5 planks of 15.5 cm with 0.5 cm gaps); total height 0.75 m; bench seat height 0.45 m; end frames spaced 1.70 m apart along the table; leg splay 30° from vertical giving a footprint of approx. 1.50 m across at the ground. • Cut list: 5 tabletop planks @ 2.40 m; 4 bench planks @ 1.80 m; 4 legs @ 1.05 m mitred 30° at both ends; 2 top cross-beams @ 0.80 m; 2 side rails @ 2.20 m; 1 centre stretcher @ 1.70 m; 2 bench bearers @ 1.60 m. • Mark all cut lines with tape measure, square and pencil before making any cuts, marking the 30° angle on both ends of each leg. • Group and label pieces by role — tabletop planks, bench planks, legs, cross-beams, side rails, stretcher, bench bearers.

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