DIY Picnic Table

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DIY Picnic Table

Build your own picnic table with quality materials and expert advice from your local Co-op Home Centre. Follow our comprehensive and easy-to-understand assembly instructions to ensure your project will be a success.

This classic picnic table design is the perfect solution for backyard barbecues or get-togethers at the cottage or campsite. It seats up to six people and is made from weather-resistant pressure-treated lumber. With relatively few materials and assembly steps, this project can easily be completed in a weekend by someone who knows their way around a saw. To add a touch of personalization, consider adding paint or stain once the assembly has been completed. Let the outdoor cookouts begin!

Dimensions

Length: 71-1/2 ” Width: 58” Height: 32"

Materials List

Lumber:

  • Pressure Treated 2x4 – 12 ft., 3 boards
  • Pressure Treated 2x6 – 12 ft., 5 boards

Hardware:

  • 21/2-inch ACQ Deck Screws Deck Screws, 60 screws (0.6 lbs.)
  • 3-inch ACQ Deck Screws, 36 screws (0.75 lbs.)
  • 3/8-inch x 31/2-inch Hex Bolts, 16 bolts
  • 3/8-inch Flat Washers ,32 washers
  • 3/8-inch Hex Nuts, 16 nuts

 

 

Recommended Tools

  • Safety glasses
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil
  • Square
  • Miter saw
  • Sanding block
  • Clamps
  • Drill & bits
  • Wrenches
  • Screwdrivers

Power tools can be substituted with the applicable hand tools. If available, additional power tools, such as a table saw, impact driver or power sander, can be used to improve efficiency. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's operating instructions when using power tools and take all required safety precautions.

 

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