How to Make Outdoor Table Sets

Outdoor table sets are a great way to entertain in your backyard space while spending valuable time with family and friends. Building your own custom outdoor table set will provide you with the room to do just that. With a little effort on your part you'll have a custom piece of furniture to last for many years.

What You'll Need:

• (15) 2x4 pieces of wood that are at least 6 feet long


• (3) 2x4 pieces of wood that are 32 1/2 inches long


• (2) 2x4 pieces of wood that are 30 3/4 inches long


• (2) 2x4 pieces of wood that are 56 inches long


• (2) 60 inch long pieces of scrap wood


• (4) 2x4 pieces of treated wood


• Sand paper block


• Nails (3 1/2 inches in length)


• Box of screws (8x3)


• (8) Sets of carriage bolts (3 1/2 x 3/8)


• Wrench


• Claw hammer


• Saw


• Pencil


• Vise


• Clamps


• Electric drill


• Redwood stain

1. Visit a local hardware store to purchaser all the lumber, bolts, washers and screws you'll need to successfully complete the project. Once you get your wood home, examine each piece in case you need to make a return before you begin the project. This will also better allow you to see which piece is which.


2. Pick up the 32 1/2-inch long pieces of wood; place them at a slight angle so they are not harsh when you sit on top of them once the table is constructed. Mark each of the angles with the measuring tape first and then with the pencil before you begin cutting them. You'll want to ensure that each of the pieces get a 65-degree angle. Make the angles on the opposite ends of each section and put them aside. Keep in mind the pieces of wood you use for the seats should also be placed at a slight angle. Next, make the legs have an angle of 55-degrees. Use a saw complete each of these.


3. Next, sand each of the pieces of wood until the surface is smooth and free of any silver. Pay attention to the edges of the wood where you just placed the cuts,


4. Lay out each of the 6 foot long pieces of wood so that they are each touching. Take three of the pieces of wood that are 32 1/2-inches long and lay them out flat. Nail these pieces into the 6 foot long pieces of wood used for the table board and place one at that left and one at the right side so that you'll be able to progress along the length of the board. You'll want to ensure accuracy during this step so that you don't splinter the support board.


5. Use your measuring tape to measure 14 1/2 inches from the tabletop upwards. Take one of the seat support pieces and bolt them to the legs on the points you previously marked. Next, take the two-leg support pieces that are 30 3/4-inches long and nail one of them to the middle of the seat support. Do the same with the other piece on the opposite side.


6. Turn the table over and place three of the 6 foot long pieces that are remaining and lay them on the seat supports. Lay the other piece of wood there as well and bolt it into place. Next, attach the other two pieces of wood on the other side of the table.


7. Lastly, stain the table and water proof it to ensure it last.