How to Build an Outdoor Picnic Table - Checklist

Written by Doityourself Staff
on Sep 14, 2011

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Reviewed by
H.R. Helm
on Dec 12, 2022

5 hours
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Intermediate
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150-300

Table saw or circular saw

Drill or horizontal boring tool

Clamps for gluing

Doweling jig

Long top spoke 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 46 1/2"

Short top spokes (2) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 22 13/16"

Shortest top spokes (2) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 22 3/8"

First course top planks (6) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 24"

Second course top planks (6) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 19 3/4"

Third course top planks (6) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2 " x 15 1/2"

Fourth course top planks (6) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 11 1/4"

Fifth course top planks (6) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 7"

Top center pieces (2) 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 5 5/8"

Long seat spoke 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 77 3/4 "

Short seat spokes 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 38 7/16"

Shortest seat spokes 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 38"

First course seat planks (6) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 39 5/8 "

Second course seat planks (6) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 35 3/8 "

Third course seat planks (6) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 31 1/8 "

Legs (6) 1 1/2" x 3 1/2 " x 34 7/8"

Gussets (3) 7 1/2 dia." x 3/4'

Cleats (12) 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 12"

Rust resistant nails, bolts, washers and nuts. (3/8" x 3 1/2" - 24 pieces)