Downloadable DIY plans with step-by-step instructions and pictures.
Easily build this outdoor sturdy farmhouse table. A table capable of seating 12 people.
At 8ft (2439mm) long and 39-1/2″ (1003mm) wide it is inexpensive to make and is a simple construction.
I originally made this table as part of an outdoor setting for a family occasion.
At the time of writing this (some four months after the build), the table had weathered the most part of a hot summer and the tabletop boards had shrunk leaving uniform gaps between them.
That was expected given the unseasoned lumber I used and was part of the planed outdoor table look.
And as with most of my projects, I used the cheapest suitable lumber that I could source at the time.
The materials you will need
In this case I went treated pine:
4×4 (100 x100mm) sawn lumber for the legs – which I ripped down to 3×3 (75 x75mm),
2×4 (50 x 100mm) sawn lumber for the frame,
and I found a good deal on 2nd grade dressed 1-1/2″ x 7-1/2″ (38mm x 190mm) boards for the tabletop.
Fixings
Use an exterior type structural wood screw such as HeadLOK screws, or galvanized bugle head batten screws, or whatever similar type exterior structural wood screw you are able to source.
Screws you will need…
24 only @ 6″ (150mm) long for the frame
48 only @ 5″ (125mm) long for the tabletop boards
16 only @ 4″ (100mm) long for the corner braces
An awesome project to make
I’m wondering what kind of tools are needed to complete this. We don’t own sophisticated tools, so am wondering if we would want to buy the plans to make the table.
Very thorough instructions and easy to follow along.
Great. Can’t wait to build.
Easy to follow plans, the end product was very sturdy and will last for years.
Instructions are clear and easy to follow and I’m happy with the finished product.