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The one from every park. Seats six, built in a day, survives twenty years of weather and children.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabletop boards Spaced ~1/4" apart so rain drains and the boards can swell without buckling. | 5 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 72" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Seat boards Two per side. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 72" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Legs Both ends cut at 30°, parallel to each other. This angle is what makes the A-frame stable. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 36" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Top cross braces Under the tabletop, bolted to the legs. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Seat cross braces Carries the seats. Bolted through the legs. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 60" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Center brace Diagonal, from the underside of the top down to the seat brace. This is the piece that stops the table folding sideways. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30" | Cedar | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar or PT 2x6, 8 ft (top and seats) (Western Red Cedar) Cedar if you'll eat off it and want it to look nice; PT if it's a workhorse and cost matters more. | 9 each | ☐ |
| Cedar or PT 2x4, 8 ft (legs, braces) (Western Red Cedar) | 5 each | ☐ |
| Carriage bolts, 3/8" x 3-1/2", with nuts and washers Bolts, not screws, at every leg joint. This is what makes the table last. | 16 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, 2-1/2", coated or stainless | 60 each | ☐ |
| Exterior stain/sealer (optional) Optional. Untreated cedar silvers and lasts fine; sealing means resealing every 2 years, forever. | 32 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.