Notch- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2.5–4.5 hours
- Cost
- $$
About this build
This DIY outdoor table is made out of pieces of 2x6 that are screwed together with pocket holes. There is a support layer under the table top consisting of cross supports and stretchers. The legs are powder-coated steel from Semi Exact. You can build an optional bench or two to match, or add your choice of chairs to change up the look.
Tools
Essential
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Impact Driver
- Jigsaw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
Optional / nice to have
- Bar / Pipe Clamps
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Treated lumber boards, 2"x6"x8' | 8 board |
| Treated lumber board, 2"x6"x10' | 1 board |
| 150 grit sandpaper | 1 each |
| 220 grit sandpaper (use any other grit in between these two for a better finish) | 1 each |
| Box of 2" Kreg Blue-Kote screws (see tools list) | 1 each |
| Box of small bolts | 1 each |
| Powder-coated legs from Semi Exact (link in Extras tab), more if you choose to build the bench | 2 each |
| Wood penetrating oil for finishing | 1 each |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Table top boards | 6 | 2" × 6" × 7" |
| Stretchers | 2 | 2" × 6" × 80" |
| Cross supports | 3 | 2" × 6" × 30" |
What to buy
Buy 4 boards at 8 ft.
2" × 6"
4 boards
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Watch the Video!
Check out the corresponding YouTube video for this project.
2Cut and fasten the table top
Cut 6 pieces of 2x6 at a length of 7'. Connect the pieces to make the top using pocket holes every 8 inches on the under side of the table top. I used bolts as spacers with the pocket screws going through the center to make gaps for rain water about 1/8" to 1/4" wide. This table top is reinforced by a support layer underneath it.
3Cut the stretchers
Cut 2 stretchers with notches with tapered ends. See diagram on this step for placement.
4Assemble the support layer
CROSS SUPPORTS: Cut 3 cross supports with the ends cut at a 30 degree angle. STEEL LEGS: The legs are heavy-duty powder-coated steel legs from Semi-Exact and are 28" tall (see Extras tab for link).
5Add the cross supports
Screw through the cross supports and into the table top.
6Add the stretchers and legs
Screw through the stretchers and into both the cross supports and table top. Screw steel legs to the underside of the table top.
7Optional - add benches
If you choose to add benches to your table, the legs used are in the extras tab. Choose a length for your bench boards that are either the same length as your table (7 feet) or slightly shorter. Cut two per bench, and attach to the metal legs.
Tags
- Outdoor Living
- Beginner
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