10′ Picnic tables

A while ago I was asked to build a couple large picnic tables. They were to be used under a carport for teaching classes at the Mississippi Modern Homestead Center. The design I came up with was going to be pretty strong to last a long, long time. UPDATE: Thomas Storzuk was kind enough to put together a set of PDF plans for this picnic table to make it easier for anyone else who wanted to build one. To download the plan just click here. (note: I added 4 ties under the table tops to hold them together, not in the drawing)

Because the table was going to spend it’s life under a roof there wasn’t much concern with sealing the wood. Non treated lumber was used for the majority of the build. Because wood can soak water up from the ground like a sponge I used treated lumber for the legs. I didn’t want any standing rain water to ruin the legs. The table and seat tops were not a concern. This isn’t a complete “how to” but I will include a link to the SketchUp file below this post for your reference. These should last a while. Coated decking screws, pocket hole screws, bolted, and glued. All screws from underneath. NOT fun to move by myself ;)

Click here to download the sketchup file.

10 COMMENTS

Randy October 12, 2014 At 9:06 pm

would like to build this but theres no plans
- Jay Bates October 12, 2014 At 10:18 pm
  
  Correct. There are no plans. But there is a sketchup file to view as well as dimensioned diagrams to get the info you need.
Randy October 14, 2014 At 5:35 pm

how do u use this sketch up thing and yes there are dimensions but your diagram doesnt show the degrees or angel to cut the boards
- Jay Bates October 14, 2014 At 10:58 pm
  
  All angles are 30 degrees. SketchUp is an invaluable tool for woodworkers or anyone wanting to design projects. You can learn how to use it here: https://jayscustomcreations.com/category/sketchup/sketchup-instruction/
Randy October 15, 2014 At 5:31 am

thanks man youre are awesome…im am dead set on building this table
kjetil December 15, 2014 At 12:16 am

thanks. for many good idea and your good videos
best whishes from kjetil in norway!
Don Breit January 18, 2015 At 8:07 am

Jay, this is a really cool table. Would like a set of blueprint plans with material list, cut diagrams with length/angles, dimensions and assembly tips. Material list and cut diagrams would really help.

Thanks,

Don
George May 31, 2015 At 12:10 pm

Thanks Jay for all these valuable infos. Now, I cannot wait anymore to start build my table. You are awesome. Good job man.
Big cat July 31, 2015 At 4:40 pm

Thanks for the plans, big guy
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