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A low slatted-top 2x4 table sized to match a modern outdoor sectional — works as an ottoman with a cushion or a bare-wood accent table, built from three boards and one afternoon's worth of screws.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat frame, long | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22" | 2x4, 8 ft, cedar or outdoor rated | ☐ |
| Seat frame, short | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 19" | 2x4, 8 ft, cedar or outdoor rated | ☐ |
| Legs | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 13 1/2" | 2x4, 8 ft, cedar or outdoor rated | ☐ |
| Tabletop boards | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22" | 2x4, 8 ft, cedar or outdoor rated | ☐ |
| End trim | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 25" | 2x2, 50 in | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2, 50 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft, cedar or outdoor rated | 3 each | ☐ |
| Exterior self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2" | 60 each | ☐ |
| Exterior penetrating wood stain or paint | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, cedar or outdoor rated, Exterior self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the seat frame boards together with 2-1/2" screws, two per joint.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, cedar or outdoor rated, Exterior self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the legs with 2-1/2" screws, two per joint, driven from inside the seat frame into the back of the legs at a slight angle to prevent wobble.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, cedar or outdoor rated, Exterior self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2"
Lay out the tabletop slat boards with even spacing and screw down.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 50 in, Exterior self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the 2x2 trim to the ends of the tabletop slats and to the tops of the legs.
Materials: Exterior penetrating wood stain or paint
Apply exterior stain or paint.