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A picnic table built on a center X of 2x4s with eight radiating spokes — every tabletop and seat board cut at 22.5°, every framing spoke at 30° and 45°, for a true eight-sided table.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table framing, center spoke Both ends tapered at 30° off square, not parallel to each other. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 62" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Table framing, half spokes One end at 30° off square. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Table framing, point spokes One end at 30° off square, other end pointed at 45° off square. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29 15/16" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards, shortest Both ends at 22.5° off square. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 4 9/16" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards, short Both ends at 22.5° off square. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 9 1/2" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards, medium Both ends at 22.5° off square. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 14 7/16" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards, medium-long Both ends at 22.5° off square. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 19 5/16" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards, long Both ends at 22.5° off square. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 24 1/4" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards, longest Both ends at 30° off square, parallel to each other. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 32 15/16" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Seat framing, center spoke Both ends tapered in at 30° off square. Rotate 90° from the tabletop's full-length spoke for cross-strength. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 95" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Seat framing, half spokes One end at 30° off square. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 46 3/4" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Seat framing, point spokes One end at 30° off square, other end pointed at 45° off square. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 46 7/16" | 2x4, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Seat boards, angled Both ends at 22.5° off square. Measure and cut as you go. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 31 13/16" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Seat boards, parallel Both ends at 30° off square, parallel to each other. Measure and cut as you go. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 36 3/4" | 2x6, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft | 10 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft Tabletop and seat boards — cut as you go, boards vary in actual width. | 15 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping exterior screws, 2-1/2" to 3", star drive | 200 each | ☐ |
| Medium grit sandpaper | 6 each | ☐ |
| Exterior finish suitable for fences | 1 qt | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.