How To Build a 6ft Picnic Table 

I appreciate the compliment!

Hey there, I’ve got both of those things in the video description.

Thanks, John!

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You can google it, tons of options to choose from.

Thanks! So to kind of answer your question: When I install the bench support pieces I use 10.5 inch spacer blocks between the table top ties and the bench supports. Then when flipped over, this gives me a bench seat height of about 17.25 inches.

Thanks 👍🏼 Good idea with the spacer block.

I've updated the description to include a material and cut list and fixed the typo in the website link (which does in fact exist). Thanks for the feedback!

@@alexandersonsdeckshow can I get a copy of your plans?? 3:19 3:22

Thank you! The end ties are 6” from the ends of the table. But it’s not an exact science. I’d say anything from 5-8” would be fine.

Thank you! How long does it normally take you to build one?

Thank you! How long does it normally take you to build one?

Thank you! How long does it normally take you to build one?

Thank you! How long does it normally take you to build one?

The material list is for just one table. It just so happened that I needed to build two when I decided to film this. Sorry, I see how it’s a little confusing.

I’m using pressure treated wood that is still wet from the treatment process, so as it dries it will naturally gap. If you were using KDAT lumber (Kiln Dried After Treatment), you would probably want to gap them about 1/4 inch.

Even if they are kiln dried, what is the purpose of the gap between the boards?@@seanalexander5545

It’s pressure treated southern yellow pine.

@@seanalexander5545 excellent bench, thanks for the video.

That's a valid concern, but here's the situation: Those bolts need to penetrate 3 inches of lumber with enough coming through to apply a washer and nut. 3 inch bolts are too short so 4 inch bolts are the shortest bolts that can be used. One could try to grind or hacksaw the excess off, but that would likely leave you with a more sharp and jagged edge than the painted factory edge of the bolt. Lastly, I haven't heard this as a complaint from any customers yet, nor have I experienced it with my own tables, but hopefully if someone did bump it with their leg, it wouldn't cause any kind of cut or scrape because the painted factory edges are relatively smooth. Thanks for watching and for your comment!

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1.5 inches.

@@seanalexander5545 Thank you