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A bar-height outdoor table on 4x4 posts with a 45° truss under the top — timber-frame looks from three lumber sizes and a pocket-hole jig.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legs | 4 | 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 34 1/2" | 4x4 | ☐ |
| End aprons Two up top, two low as end stretchers — centered on the posts, ~1" reveal each side. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 20 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side aprons | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 63" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Bottom stretcher CUT TO FIT your assembled base — listed length is nominal. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 63" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Top center support Cut to fit, same reason. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 63" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Truss braces Both ends 45°, short point to short point, ends NOT parallel. Offer up, mark, trim to your table. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 30 3/8" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Top planks | 5 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 72" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4, 6 ft The legs. Untreated appearance-grade if covered patio; treated if it lives in the rain. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 6 ft The plank top. Straightest five in the pile. | 5 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Aprons, stretcher, center support, and truss braces. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2", exterior | 50 each | ☐ |
| Exterior wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Penetrating exterior stain | 1 qt | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.