How to Build an 8 Person Picnic Table | WOOD Magazine

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  • This impressive picnic table holds a lot of people but only requires a few tools to make. The notched frame pieces, crafted from home-center lumber, lock together like Lincoln Logs, forming a rock-solid structure. Cutting the notches requires only a circular saw. Jim walks you through this surprisingly easy build that will serve you for many summers to come.
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    00:00 Introduction
    00:56 Build the Seat Assembly
    14:17 Build the Lower Frame Assembly
    18:05 Build & Install the Risers
    19:38 Upper Frame Assembly
    22:10 Top Cleats and Braces
    25:09 Installing the Table Top
    30:43 Making the Seat Tops
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  • @dwaaziwaazi
    @dwaaziwaazi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful. I barely had the patience to make basic picnic tables. This is next level..

  • @user-bj6cq8em8d
    @user-bj6cq8em8d 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I built one of these about 7 years ago. Still holding up well as I used western cedar.

  • @tomsommer54
    @tomsommer54 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is beautiful.

  • @swms26
    @swms26 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top quality explanation!

  • @howardbailey5760
    @howardbailey5760 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job and an awesome design!

  • @cleokey
    @cleokey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job

  • @EduardoGonzalez-gn8ld
    @EduardoGonzalez-gn8ld 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Me encanto si forma de desarrollar su trabajo me gustó mucho y aprendí algunos trucos que ocupare muchas gracias.

  • @kyleolson8977
    @kyleolson8977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would like to learn more about how to clone myself like Jim does. I could use an extra hand sometimes.

    • @Wood
      @Wood  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jim is kind of like the Flash: he moves too fast for the camera and it makes it look like he's in multiple places. It exhausts the rest of us, to be honest.

  • @sgtlind428
    @sgtlind428 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet project! Think I'll tackle this one soon in my garage. The ending made me chuckle, measuring the door opening and then the table, and finally the chainsaw coming out. Been there with a loft bed for one of my kids that was too tall for the room with a ceiling fan I didn't consider. Got the whole thing in the room only to realize, nope, this aint gonna work. Sawzall time.

    • @Wood
      @Wood  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We're leaving the end like a Choose-your-own-adventure book: Should Jim chainsaw the table or the doorway?

    • @sgtlind428
      @sgtlind428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Woodha! thats a tough one. Or maybe Jim just gained a sweet new picnic area in his shop....

  • @Brianmatthewward
    @Brianmatthewward 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The very end 😂

  • @phillipsmith4814
    @phillipsmith4814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful table and very good step by step instructions.
    One question; could this table be modified to accommodate a power wheel chair? Thanks.

  • @SteveBernacki-qw6le
    @SteveBernacki-qw6le 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It would help if you mentioned some overall dimensions of the wood being used, as well as using spacers on the top boards and seats, for i fine they will rot in a few years. other wise great job.

  • @GaryArrington-ft3cf
    @GaryArrington-ft3cf หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the construction adhesive you use hold up better than the outdoor rated wood glue? I was surprised at what you used for gluing. Thanks for the great video

  • @johnslaughter5475
    @johnslaughter5475 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The weather has finally warmed up where I can start working on the table. I came up with a question with the 3/8" holes to accommodate the bolts. When I seat my 3/8" bit in the chuck it's a good 1/4" - 3/8" short of the 4-1/2" needed to go all the way through. I don't like not having the bit fully seated. How did you do this? I was thinking a 1/4" long bit would work for creating a pilot hole and then I could drill the 3/8" hole coming from both sides. Thanks. 😊

  • @leonpse
    @leonpse 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it necessary to have the chairs attached? Is it to prevent theft.

  • @gregoryschullo1088
    @gregoryschullo1088 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't see any pilot holes being drilled, was that by design? Would you not be concerned with splitting near the screw placement?

  • @threesixmarine
    @threesixmarine 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    HI, can you tell me the completed dimensions of the bottoma area footprint (when completed)?

  • @johnslaughter5475
    @johnslaughter5475 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife works at our High School and she told me they need to get some new tables. This definitely looks like it's plenty substantial enough to stand up to the abuse of high school students. But, what would you think of using lag screws to attach the top and seats? They could be sunk about 1/4" below the surface and then use plugs to fill the holes to hide the screws. The other thing for additional strength would be to use bolts that are an additional quarter inch long. After the nuts are tightened, the extra length could be peened over to prevent the nuts from being removed.
    You know, even cedar will eventually decay, especially when sitting on the ground. Now, one solution would be using 8x16 patio blocks. Get the pink ones for color. Or, what about using Flex-Seal? Put about a 3" boot around every leg. That should completely protect them from wet ground. A little pricey though.

    • @SBFHOAViolations
      @SBFHOAViolations 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      how much did all the lumber and hardware cost to build?

    • @johnslaughter5475
      @johnslaughter5475 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SBFHOAViolations When I first bought it, during Covid, it was around $500. I haven't priced it recently. There's a similar one that I have priced and its current price is just over $300. That one is made of dimensional cedar.

  • @SBFHOAViolations
    @SBFHOAViolations 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how much did all the lumber and hardware cost to build? assume pressure treated wood, not expensive cedar.

  • @user-ww7df5jv8o
    @user-ww7df5jv8o หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's the total foot print from the back of one bench to the back of the bench on the other side of the table? I want to buy the plans and make this, but I'm not sure if it will fit my patio. BEAUTIFUL project and VERY clearly described!

    • @Wood
      @Wood  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Looks like it will come out to just under 89" (7' 5")

    • @user-ww7df5jv8o
      @user-ww7df5jv8o หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Wood Thanks! Waiting for the printed plans in the mail. 7'5" works great...

  • @kenbred46
    @kenbred46 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like it would be heavy as hell and a bear to move

    • @Wood
      @Wood  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We did this out of cedar, which makes it lighter than it looks. Pressure treated lumber would be a bit of a different story, if you went that direction. Either way, you'll need to phone a friend for moving it around.

  • @user-ww7df5jv8o
    @user-ww7df5jv8o หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have patio chairs that are of a similar design?

    • @Wood
      @Wood  หลายเดือนก่อน

      We didn't make patio chairs specifically to match this picnic table, but you can take a look here and see if there's anything you like: www.woodstore.net/Outdoor-Furniture-s/84.htm

  • @everettfoster2961
    @everettfoster2961 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are cut plans available for this table?

  • @knightonkid8993
    @knightonkid8993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    TBH, not the best tip ever given. Maybe a swinging arm on the top of the board to prevent the indent caused by the nail stub!