I give thanks to the Lord for giving you the skills and knowledge to build this picnic table and post this video to teach others. It is truly a blessing to my family. My 10 year old Son and I started building it yesterday, and we finished this afternoon. Now we can enjoy more family time outside. May God bless you and your family.

Nice work! Cut list: 9 2x6x8’ 4 2x4x23.5” 2 2x4x62” 4 2x6x30” tip to heel at 25 degree angle 2 2x6x59” with 45 degree dog ear.

I followed these directions to build our table and it turned out perfect! The only thing I did different was add L brackets to connect the table and table legs for extra durability. 🎉thank you for the good KZfaq information!

My son built 2 picnic tables for our local county’s park and recreation as his service project for his Eagle Scout rank and used your design. Went very well. Did run into issues with cross bracing as the 45 degree angles were off. We were able to fix it though. Thanks.

Made mine with 6 pieces of wood on top made mine 15 years ago still going strong found that off setting the braces strengthens it considerably.

Beautiful, might want to put spaces between 2x6 table top and seat. 1/8 to 1/4 for swelling caused by seasonal changes. Otherwise it may buckle.

I just built this and there are some details that I had to figure out on my own. However it's a GREAT tutorial!

Great video. I needed a table for an outdoor gathering and this was a quick foolproof plan that only took a few hours.

Thanks for posting this. I was able to duplicate this in my garage last night using your instructions. Loved the way it turned out. Thanks again.

Picnic Table: Use these notes, while watching the video. ========================================================== MATERIAL ========================================================== -12 2X6X8 Pine Boards -3 2X4X8 Pine Boards -8 3-1/2" Carriage Bolts with Washers and Nuts 16.00 -Box of Wood Screws 2-1/2" TORX head -Wood Glue ---------------------------------------------------------- TOOLS: ---------------------------------------------------------- -Circular Saw -Drill with TORX Head Driver (T25) Bit -Pencil -Speed Square + Framing Square -Vise/Pipe Clamps + Level -Gloves, Face Shield -Horses, and or Table ---------------------------------------------------------- Actual Materials Cost: ~ $130.00 Labor: : 4 hrs. ========================================================== ITEMIZED PURCHASES ========================================================== Order # 415121756 Invoice # 76172 ---------------------------------------------------------- Hillman 5/16-in x 3-1/2-in Stainless Coarse Thread Carriage Bolt Qty: 8 $14.40 Hillman 18 x 5/16-in Galvanized Steel Hex Nut Qty: 10 $2.10 Hillman 5/16-in Standard (SAE) Split Lock Washer Qty: 16 $3.36 Gorilla Off-white Interior/Exterior Wood Adhesive (Actual Net Contents: 18-fl oz)Qty: 1 $6.90 Hillman 5/16-in Stainless Steel Standard (SSAE) Nylon Insert Lock Nut Qty: 8 $3.12 Hillman 1-1/4 x 5/16 Fender Washers Qty: 16 $2.88 Power Pro #10 x 2-1/2-in Ceramic Deck Screws (45-Count) Qty: 1 $6.78 Hillman 5/16-in Stainless Steel Standard (SSAE) Nylon Insert Lock Nut Qty: 8 $3.12 Severe Weather (Common: 2-in x 4-in x 8-ft) #2 Prime Treated Lumber Qty: 3 $13.41 Severe Weather (Common: 2-in x 6-in x 8-ft8-ft) #2 Prime Treated Lumber Qty: 12 $63.24 ========================================================== BUILD ========================================================== 1. Assemble the tabletop, upside down. 2x4 Under braces on ends Measure:4 cuts - 23.5" 2 Braces on each end. A. Measure: from edge of table: 2.5” place board 1 B. Measure: from edge of table: 13.5” place board 2 Screw/Drill/Glue Braces: C. Measure: Center them 2" From the table edges. (Repeat for the other side of the table). 2. Assemble the Benches, (upside down). (4)2x6" (2)2x4" 2x4 Under braces Lengthwise. Measure: 62" Long Lag Measure: for the 2x4 placement = 17" from edge *Screw/Drill/Glue Bench Braces 3. Create Legs (Angle cuts with speed square). Lay a 2x6 down Legs will be 30" long, at a 25d angle cut. Repeat this up the board for each leg. Cut the 2x6, to create 4 legs @ (25d) Carriage Bolt Holes: Measure up from the bottom of legs, 12.5 inches, duplicate angle for Carriage Bolt Lines. 4. Create Seat Support Beam(s): with Carriage bolts: (2) 2x6 Measured: 59" long First Notch a 4" highlight angle to the ends of seats with a speed square. (no Angle really) AGAIN *Measure up from the bottom of legs, 12.5 inches, duplicate angle for Carriage Bolt Lines. Drill holes in the first leg, then Template another leg, to duplicate holes. (x 4) The holes should be HIGH on the leg, when the tabletop is upside down. If the holes are low, you misplaced the leg. Drill Template: Use one Beam to drill the other beam. 5. Attach the Legs: Screw/Drill holes into the 2x4 bracing 90d, (not through the table) Use Clamps to hold the legs in place Measure: 2" From leg, to end of table brace. 6. Aligning the Seat Cross brace, with the Leg Holes The cross beam is placed outside the table brace #2 Use a Framing Square, to align the Cross beams, so, you can drill the holes to match the legs. Center the Cross Beam to hang off ~15" + 5/8ths (doesn’t have to be exact, it may vary, just center it. Place Framing Square between the cross brace, and the leg. Target the "inside" hole first. From the backside of the beam, notch a mark that aligns to the inside hole *OPTION B: align the cross beam at the screw holes, and just drill through The cross beam, as centered, but lifted up to the holes. 6. Cross Bracing 2x4's for table You should have 2 left-over 2x4's The 2x4 V bracing under the benches should fall inside the Cross Beams. Cut 45d angles in the edges for the cross bracing. You will need to set your circular saw to 45d Circular Saw Note: When cutting this angle use the guideline on the saw @ 45d Notch, not the normal notch straight notch *Or: eyeball the cut, to be flusher. (not necessary, but nice to have) Use a level for Sideways, and Vertical on the legs and set the 2x4 beams *Carefully drill to keep the table in LEVEL 7. Attach the Benches. Align the bench along the outside edge of the cross beam. (Furthest from the table edge) Place the bench and screw it down. >Sand the table

Built this today! Turned out great. Went to the comments for the missing measurements and found them!

I’ve watched several videos on how to assemble a picnic table and by far this is the best. It’s simple and is built upside down making it easy to construct. Look out for the carpenter who builds one in 10 minutes; it’s hilarious and explains how not to built one - it’s priceless.

Weird, I just moved to Montana and I’m trying to find ways to refurbish this picnic table I got for free... and now I see this made in Montana picnic table how to. Very cool, thanks for the info!

Excellent work! Constructed slightly different from the tables I've built, but looks like it'll work perfectly for a hotdog eating stand! Nice job!

Thank you sir, that was an easy tutorial how to build a picnic table, no politically correct language just straight to the point, thank you!!! I am surprised you only have 1000 subscribers.

I'm building this for a weekend project with my 8 years old son , very informative , thank you sir

Love the Tongan work boots at 12:28 I have a rubber pair. Thanks for the build video too mate. Very useful.

This is perfect! I’ll be getting the supplies this weekend to build one!

Thank You. Well Made Video. Explained well - Step X Step. Thank You For The Cut List.

I see you’re real good at what you do great job sir!!!

Nice design. I’m using redwood. It’s pricey but it’s beautiful and doesn’t need to be finished because it’s under roof in a Ramada. Also, it’s so nice to work with.

Thank you, and a few minor corrections: You will need about 60 screws, one box usually holds ~ 50. I used T25 Torx : 2 1/2" Wood screws. "The Carriage bolt line" - AKA "The seat line measurement" , is measured from the ground 12.5", essentially duplicating the bottom angle of the Leg. (I think that was 25 Degrees. The author explains it in comments below. "I measured from the part of the leg that will set on the ground and came up 12.5". Once I had that mark I used that to pivot on to make another 25 degree line." and : You should be able to measure up each side of the the board length and make your marks and this will automatically create your 25 degree angle." Basically, if you measure up from any leg, the angle will be correct.

If I ever build my own table I will surely paint between the boards before assembly.

Love it! Going to build one for our backyard in Southern Idaho! :)

Very nice video! I've begun making it with some 2x6's and I know it's going to end good!

Nice table. Use torx screws T20 or 25. hardly ever strip one of those. Nice work!!!

Turned out great and was super easy thank you!

I have built this table as a gift. It comes out very, very nice. People are very impressed. However, it weighs a lot, and not easy to transport. You will love the end result. This table can seat 8 people, as opposed to the usual 4 people.

I see you wearing them osha aproved steal toed flip flops! Nice work btw.

Thank you I’m trying to find idea how to make money. This video help a lot.

Can’t wait to get started

Damn. This guys rich. He must be a millionaire with all that wood

I'm late to the party here, but this is a great video! We are definitely sharing it on our social media. Emmy Braxtly

Great job!! I see that some people are talking about the wood glue don’t they realize that it’s a option, either you do it or you don’t. Again great job in explaining the process !!

You make it look so easy and smooth great job

He said 12.5" from the ground up. Once he got that, he pivot 25 degrees to make a line..(This is for the table legs)

how far down do you measure from the top of the leg to the cross brace for the seat??? Or what should the height of the seat be to the ground??

As you are using 2x4 and 2x6 wood how can the bolts only be three and a half inch when the combined thickness of the legs and seat supports is 4 inches?

I subscribed because of your Sandals

The one answer I don't see is how you move this thing once it's built without a forklift? Thanks for the video. This was my first attempt at anything this large. I was able to get slightly out of kilter 2x6x16 lumber for the whole thing for $25 and used pipe clamps to pull everything straight. The most expensive item was the wood screws!

Great video. Very well done, I just wish the audio was better

Just to be sure sir imma be doing this next weekend all I will need is 11 2x6's and 1 2x4...

Excellent work. Few suggestions - If would have been nice if you showed the finished bench and tested it for comfort and showed how it looks in the garden. - Shouldn't you leave a little gap between the boards (stick a matchstick in between) in case the wood expands? - It would be better if you used screws and nuts so it can be dismantled. That is because you not only may need to put it away for some reason, most people may decided to sell it and make a new one etc and it is much easier to sell it if it is can be dismantled. It happened to me once. I wanted to buy one but the seller said I need a big van so I could not buy it. - Since this is for outdoor, it needs to be weather proof. Using a cheap wood (the only one I can afford) can be problematic, so can you tell us what varnish is suitable for protecting it and how to apply it? - Could you also tell us what kind of wood be best for this? Many thanks

Just a quick tip but a little bit more of a space in the top to allow drainage

Very good build, you are a very good builder

VERY NICE VIDEO! LOL Just one thing. You did a beautiful job hiding the screw holes, then you drilled screws into the seats! omg. That's something I would have done. You should have screwed the bottom braces to the supports under the seats, that would have kept the seat in place just fine....even add some wood glue under the seat where it sits on the brace and BAM! No screw holes and you go to the top of the banana split!!

i love this video

That's a big ass square..

Niece... 9:15 finally changing bit head, TG! plz no more rolling clip, a direct switch is ok to.

Need to know measurements for holes you drilled on the legs? From the end your going to mount to table brace, end to the holes 2” &4” marked hole so we can mount it to table.

WOW! steel toed saddles.

thanks buddy,

Love this project!! How many inches off the ground did you drill the seat support holes on the legs??

Works great!

I built this exact table wish I could show you pics of it.. The only issue I had when I used to scrap 2x4s for the support legs. I had to cut them down about 28 to 27 in. so when I cut the 45 degree angle on the ends it fit perfectly. They were too long to fit from the bottom of the table to support the leg.

would it be best to stain before assembly? After all the cuts are made.

Fine job man , thanks

You never give the measurements for the hole lines on the legs. Need to know that.

Man one thing I never can do is use Phillip head screws I always strip them Im used to to star bit nice work though

Nice table...nice work... Great presentation...

Love your videos man.

If I wanted to take the table down to 7’ instead of 8’ due to space, can I still use the other measurements but make adjustments to the 2x4 supports under the table top or even remove the ones at 2.5” and just keep the 13.5” supports?

Everyone’s go to Eagle Scout project

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Thanks for posting your work

How tall did you make your benches? You did not explain your measurements for the bolt holes?

Good job brotha! Very detail vid. Since the legs will be touching the ground, do you recommend treated wood??

Great video, thank you sir.

cool, thank you

you didn't use spacers for the top to reduce the swelling of the wood.? Also why are you not drilling pilot holes to preventing the wood from splitting?

What would be the measurements for the lower braces if you don't want benches? I have some great chairs that will work great for seating on this.

I prefer to cut the ends of the cross braces at a 45 degree angle so that people don't hit their knees.

I LIKE IT MYSELF

bravo

Non slip Torx screws and you’ll be perfect.

Im making one for some squirls

Did you really assemble that table with no gaps between the boards? Wood swells when wet or humid. I doubt this table will last long.

I just have a question. How far up on the legs do I drill the holes for the bench support? The video don't say

I wonder if this is cheaper compared to already made? This is actually pretty cool..

How high up the leg do you drill the holes for the carriage bolts?

Awesome! Just bought all the lumber today to knock this out tomorrow. QQ: What’s the height measurement on the carriage bolts?

Great video. What drill is that you’re using? Thanks for sharing

Yikes! You really ought to put something on your feet! That's crazy doing that type of work in your bare feet!

At 14:56 how did you determine that was the spot for the bolt holes?

If i used another type of wood like poplar would that work?

Hey, table looks awesome. Just a quick question all the measurements you have work on any length size table or are they specific for the one you made? If so what was the total length of your table?

I am about to build and could use a supply list

Couldn't you just use a 2x12 for the benches and skip the 2x4 braces?

How far down the legs did you make the holes? Didn't see it in the video

Do not have enough to before how to go get more. I don't know what I was thinking.

PRICE LIST GUESSTIMATION FOR THIS BUILD???? My coworker wants me to build him 4 !

Excellent work there, u use regular lumber, not treated what kind of finish sealer u recommend. Can I stain it n coated with spare urethane since its gonna be outside year round hot, cold,snow, n rain

How far up the table legs do you drill holes? You didn't give that measurements.

Thanks for the video it helps a lot

Where is your chop saw , alot faster.

Where do you get your measurements to drill the 2" & 4" holes

Why is your drill set on hammer mode?

is a really good job, but you said it will cost a total of 120 $ i have been to home depot and only 2x6x8 one costs 12.52 $, anyone tips on where can i buy cheap?

great job dude u look like ty out of heartland lol kinda sound like him to lol

Nice vid! Do you have any pictures of the final result?