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A 4x4-legged outdoor dining table and two matching benches, topped in sanded cedar pickets — with beveled corner blocking that quietly doubles every leg's screw count.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table legs | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29 1/4" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Table end aprons 1-1/2" pocket holes each end. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 28" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Table side aprons | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 73 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Table center support | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 77 1/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Corner blocking One end 45° bevel, long point; pocket holes on the straight end. These double each leg's screw count. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 5" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Table corner braces 45° bevels both ends, long point to long point. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 12 7/8" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Table top pickets | 14 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 35" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Bench legs For two benches. | 8 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 17 1/4" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| Bench end aprons Optionally doubled with an inside second apron — recommended; benches get stood on. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 10" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Bench seat supports | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 14" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Bench side aprons | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 61 3/4" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Bench corner blocking | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 5" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Bench top pickets Twelve per bench. | 24 | 5/8" × 5 1/2" × 17" | Cedar fence picket | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4, 10 ft, red-toned or treated Table legs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 4x4, 12 ft, red-toned or treated All eight bench legs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft, red-toned or treated Table and bench aprons, supports, and blocking. | 8 each | ☐ |
| Cedar fence picket, 5-1/2" x 72", not dog-eared, fine finished Table top (7) and two bench tops (6). Sand with medium grit before assembly. | 13 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2", exterior blue-coat | 85 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, 2-1/2", self-tapping Blocking to aprons. | 56 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, 1-1/4" Picket tops. Galvanized nails were being tested by the source — screws are the proven method. | 135 each | ☐ |
| Penetrating exterior stain, solid or semi-transparent Fence-rated. One gallon covers the set. | 1 gal | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.