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Outdoor

7-foot Outdoor Table with Bench

Step-by-step build — 7 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Watch the Video!

    Check out the corresponding YouTube video for this project.

  2. 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.

    7-foot Outdoor Table with Bench — step photo 5

  3. 3Cut the stretchers

    Cut 2 stretchers with notches with tapered ends. See diagram on this step for placement.

    7-foot Outdoor Table with Bench — step photo 6

  4. 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).

    7-foot Outdoor Table with Bench — step photo 7

  5. 5Add the cross supports

    Screw through the cross supports and into the table top.

    7-foot Outdoor Table with Bench — step photo 8

  6. 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.

    7-foot Outdoor Table with Bench — step photo 9

  7. 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.