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Two-Person Picnic Table

A face-to-face picnic table for two — one shared seat frame and a cantilevered top on angled legs, sized for a balcony, small patio, or morning coffee for a couple.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 3–5 hrs
Cost: $$

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Outer tabletop supports Optional dog-eared corners.	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 23 1/2"	2x4	☐
Inner tabletop supports	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 26"	2x4	☐
Tabletop boards	4	1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 32"	2x6	☐
Back legs Both ends cut at 30° off square, ends parallel.	2	1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 32 7/8"	2x6	☐
Seat back stringer	1	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 60"	2x4	☐
Seat supports	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24 1/2"	2x4	☐
Seat front stringers	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 11 1/2"	2x4	☐
Seat boards	4	1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 32"	2x6	☐
Front legs Both ends cut at 30° off square, ends parallel.	2	1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 19"	2x6	☐
Tabletop cross support Both ends beveled 45°, ends NOT parallel. This brace is what makes the cantilevered top rigid.	1	1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 21 3/4"	2x6	☐

Materials

Item	Qty	✓
2x4, 10 ft Frames and stringers.	2 each	☐
2x6, 10 ft Top, seats, and legs. Pick straight ones — the legs are cut from these.	4 each	☐
Exterior screws, 2-1/2", self-tapping, star drive	75 each	☐
Exterior wood stain Penetrating, deck- or fence-rated.	1 qt	☐

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