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A doll-scale X-leg picnic table with two matching benches, all from four 1x2s. Every joint is a 30° miter — a fun exercise in repeatable angle cuts.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table top/seat slats | 5 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 17 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Table supports (X) Both ends 30°, NOT parallel (long point to long point). | 3 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 7 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Table longer legs Both ends 30°, parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 8 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Table shorter legs Both ends 30°, parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 7 7/8" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Table bevel pieces Both ends beveled 30°, parallel. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 6 1/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bench top/seat slats | 6 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 13" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bench supports (X) Both ends 30°, NOT parallel (long point to long point). | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 4 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bench longer legs Both ends 30°, parallel. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 4 3/8" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bench shorter legs Both ends 30°, parallel. | 4 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x2, 8 ft Covers the table and both benches. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue Do NOT skip the glue on the legs. | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Finish | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Miter Saw, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft
Cut all the pieces, watching the cut list's distinction between 'not parallel' and 'parallel' 30° ends. The X-leg supports have non-parallel ends so the legs splay into an X; the leg pieces have parallel ends. A stop block keeps the many repeated cuts identical.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Glue and nail the supports to the underside of the tabletop slats. These carry the X-legs and hold the top together.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Attach the longer legs to the insides of the supports, forming one arm of each X.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Attach the remaining shorter legs to complete the X on each end. Don't forget the glue on these legs — on parts this small the glue does the holding and the brads just clamp it while it cures.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Repeat the whole process at smaller scale for the two benches: supports under the seat slats, longer legs, then shorter legs, gluing every joint.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Finish
Sand every edge smooth and finish the set for display. It's small enough that finishing is quick.