Classic Picnic Table
A 1800 mm A-frame picnic table with benches for six people.
Overview
A classic A-frame picnic table: 1800 × 1500 × 760 mm, built from treated pine with a painted or oiled finish.
Cut list
| Part | Dimensions | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Top boards | 1800 × 140 × 30 mm | 5 |
| Bench boards | 1800 × 140 × 30 mm | 4 |
| Legs (angled) | 900 × 90 × 45 mm | 4 |
| Leg braces | 1400 × 90 × 45 mm | 2 |
| Centre beam | 1500 × 90 × 45 mm | 1 |
Steps
- Cut the legs at 22° for the A-frame angle.
- Assemble the two leg sets with braces.
- Bolt the legs to the centre beam.
- Screw the top boards and bench boards.
- Sand the edges and finish with exterior oil.
Tip
Round every edge with a router to keep splinters away from kids.
Materials
- ◆ Treated pine
- ◆ Galvanized bolts
- ◆ Exterior screws
- ◆ Exterior oil
Tools needed
- Miter saw
- Drill
- Router
- Wrench set
Steps
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1
Cut angled legs
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2
Assemble leg sets
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3
Attach beam
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4
Fix top & benches
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5
Finish
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