![]() Repeat this step on the opposite side with the second 1×3 59″ table apron. It also helps to add two more marks on each side of the 1×6 72″ board that are 2 1/2″ back from the table edge to make sure the apron is attached equally spaced from the table edge.Īttach the apron in place with wood glue and Kreg screws. This is where the center point of your 1×3 59″ table apron should be attached (make sure pocket holes are facing down towards to the table). On the bottom of the table top, mark the center point, 2 1/2″ in from the table edge along one of the 1×6 72″ frame boards. Now it’s time to attach the table aprons. Attach the table aprons to the DIY patio table top ![]() Note, you can see all of this in action in the DIY outdoor table VIDEO here! 4. Then, we added the middle 1×6 28 1/2″ frame board in place with wood glue, clamped everything in place, and attached all of the boards together with 1 1/4″ weather resistant Kreg screws.Īfter screwing all the boards together, remove all of the spacers.Īfter the first half of the table is assembled, repeat the above steps for the other half of the table. ![]() ![]() In the end you can’t tell at all visually there was a difference! To fix this problem we added one 1/8″ thick paint stick on each end for a perfect spacing fit. Then, we cut the 1/2″ thick 1×3 board into 16 spacers (about 2″ wide each) and used them to space seven of the 1×4 27 3/4″ slat boards 1/2″ apart from each other.Īfter doing this we realized there was about a 1/4″ extra spacing between the boards due to the 1/2″ thick spacer blocks actually being a tiny bit less than 1/2″ thick which can sometimes happen in the wood milling process. There are a few ways to do this but because there are so many slat boards to attach we found it easiest to assemble the first square section of the table and then the second square section.įirst, we clamped one side of the table frame together with waterproof wood glue by clamping one of the 1×6 28 1/2″ boards between two of the 1×6 72″ boards as shown below. Assemble the DIY outdoor dining table top Use a Kreg Jig and add pocket holes to both ends of the following boards:įor the DIY outdoor dining table aprons, add pocket holes to both ends AND along one side:ģ. Note, there will be a few more lumber cuts in step #5 for the table support boards. You can see this jig in action in the outdoor table VIDEO here! Tip: Make a stop block jig for easy cutting of the (14) 1×4 27 3/4″ slat boards so they are all the exact same. (3) 1×6 28 1/2″ (for table top middle & side frames).(2) 1×6 72″ (for table top side frames).Use a miter saw and make the following cuts from the 1圆s: How to Build a DIY Outdoor Table:Ĭlick here for the printable outdoor dining table plans PDF which include the cut list and step by step building steps with easy to follow diagrams! The final dimensions of this outdoor dining table are 30″ tall x 72″ long x 39 1/2″ wide. I do plan on adding two more chairs to our set in the future.īut, I have rounded up several other budget friendly outdoor dining table chairs options that would look great with this table! DIY Patio Table Dimensions They were the highest quality chair for the best price (that came with cushions) that I could find that I liked the style of best. I paired our DIY patio table with two sets of these metal outdoor dining chairs with cushions. This table is 72″ long and will comfortably fit 6 outdoor dining chairs (even larger size chairs). To make the build process even easier, make sure to get the printable DIY outdoor table plans which include the cut list and step by step building steps with easy to follow diagrams! Chairs Used with Table 2×6 framing lumber is actually more expensive right now than 1×6 common wood. I didn’t use framing lumber on the top frame of the table like I did on our DIY outdoor coffee table and DIY outdoor side table. For more info see my disclosures here.Īlthough the cost of lumber has been higher lately, this DIY outdoor table is still very budget friendly! Currently this table costs less than $150 in lumber which is cheap compared to similar style outdoor wood tables that retail from $450 – $1200+ currently! Note, this post contains some affiliate links. Learn how to build a DIY outdoor dining table that’s budget friendly and beautiful!īuilding a DIY outdoor table has been on my to do list for quite some time! And has been highly requested by others too!Īfter building our other DIY outdoor furniture, including a DIY outdoor couch, outdoor chair, outdoor coffee table, and outdoor side table, a DIY patio table was the perfect next piece to build to compliment the set! The Cost to Build this DIY Outdoor Dining Table
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