This weeks DIY we are going to show you step by step how to DIY Outdoor Square Patio Table.
We are using 1×6 Cedar boards for this project since the table will be outside and cedar is a better wood for the outdoors – but you can use 2×6 boards which will be a lower cost material and easier to find.
Step by step is listed below – and if you want the PDF plans please email me and let me know and Ill send it over.
Legs
Take the 2×6 or the 1×6 that you will be using for the legs and cut the boards at 29″ in length
Then rip them with a table saw at 3-3/16 ” which will leave a piece that is 2-3/16″ – these will be put together for an equal size right angle leg
Next you will want to break out your Kreg Jig – and pre-drill the board that is 2-3/16 wide
After they are pre-drilled – you will want to glue the edge of the board for added strength
Then using 1-1/2 Kreg screws – attach the small 2-3/16 board to the 3-3/16 wide board – do this with each of the 4 sets of wood and when you are done they should look like the 4 legs below.
Next we are going to work on the apron of the table that runs around the base of the table and attaches to the 4 legs
First step is to take 2 of your 2×6 or 1×6 (which ever size you have decided to use – in my case I am using a 1×6) and cut it at the length one at 39-1/2″ and one at 41-5/8″
This will give us an overall base length and width of 41-5/8″
After you have the two boards cut then you will rip them in half with your table saw giving you pieces approximately 2-58″ wide.
