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Long Picnic Table (8-Foot)

A full 8-foot picnic table with THREE A-frame leg sets — the top boards go on uncut at stock length, and the middle legs are what keep an 8-foot span from sagging.

Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: 5–7 hrs plus finish
Cost: $$$

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Legs Both ends 22-1/2°, cut PARALLEL, long point to short point.	6	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30 7/8"	2x4	☐
Seat supports Both ends 22-1/2°, NOT parallel (trapezoid), long point to long point.	3	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 60 1/2"	2x4	☐
Table supports Both ends 22-1/2°, NOT parallel, long point to long point.	3	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 29 1/2"	2x4	☐
Cross braces Both ends 15°, PARALLEL, long point to short point.	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 45 3/4"	2x4	☐
Top and seat boards Uncut, full stock length. Four top, two per seat, one spare width in the layout.	9	1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 96"	2x6	☐

Materials

Item	Qty	✓
2x4, 8 ft The three leg sets and braces.	6 each	☐
2x6, 8 ft Top and seats, used at FULL stock length — pick straight ones; nothing hides on an 8-ft plane.	9 each	☐
Exterior screws, #9, 2-1/2" to 3", star drive Construction or deck screws.	100 each	☐
Exterior wood glue	8 oz	☐
Penetrating exterior stain Semi-transparent or opaque. Applied to the boards BEFORE cutting — the source's tip, and the right call.	1 qt	☐

Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.