Six-Sided Hexagon Picnic Table

Instructions

1. 1. Lay out and build the first section

   Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square, Tape Measure. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Exterior self-tapping screws, 2-1/2" to 3"

   On a flat, level surface, carefully lay out the first section of the picnic table per the diagram before driving a single screw — the whole hexagon builds outward from getting this first joint right. A second person holding boards in position while you check angles makes this much easier.

   Attach at every joint with three 2-1/2" self-tapping screws — this table takes a season of weather and use, and three screws per angled joint is what keeps it from working loose.

2. 2. Cut and attach the top frame supports

   Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Exterior self-tapping screws, 2-1/2" to 3"

   Cut the table's secondary support pieces per the cut list, then, keeping the same overall length, cut the outside end back at a 30° angle. Attach them centered on the main frame with two 2-1/2" screws per joint.

3. 3. Attach the remaining legs

   Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Exterior self-tapping screws, 2-1/2" to 3"

   Attach the remaining legs with three self-tapping screws per joint, checking each against the main frame and the supports already in place before locking it down.

4. 4. Build and attach the seat frame

   Tools: Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Exterior self-tapping screws, 2-1/2" to 3"

   Cut the seat frame board ends per the cut list, then, keeping the same overall length, cut the outside end back at a 30° off-square angle. Attach to the center of the main frame and to the legs.

   A 13"-long scrap 2x4 makes a handy spacer to hold the board at the correct distance from the frame while you drive screws — much faster than re-measuring at every joint.