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A 47-1/2" square picnic table that seats eight — everyone faces everyone, nobody straddles a bench end, and the L-shaped corner legs carry it all.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg halves, 2x6 From the 10-foot 2x6. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 28 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Leg halves, 2x4 From the 10-foot 2x4. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 28 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Aprons between 2x4 leg faces | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 36 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Aprons between 2x6 leg faces The two lengths differ so the frame squares to 47-1/2" both ways. | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 37 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Long seat supports These go on the 2x4 leg sides. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 23" | — | ☐ |
| Short seat supports These go on the 2x6 leg sides. Handed — don't mix. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22" | — | ☐ |
| Diagonal braces Both ends 45°, parallel, long point to short point. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 18 3/8" | — | ☐ |
| Tabletop and seat boards | 16 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 47 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x6, 10 ft The four 2x6 leg halves. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 10 ft The four 2x4 leg halves. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Aprons, seat supports, and braces. | 6 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft The sixteen tabletop and seat boards. | 8 each | ☐ |
| Exterior screws, #9 x 2-1/2" to 2-3/4", self-tapping, star drive | 170 each | ☐ |
| Exterior finish | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.