Nothing says outdoor fun like an adorable children's sized table and benches! The fact that they coordinate with the other pieces in our Chesapeake Collection is just icing on the cake! The Materials are for one table and two benches and this easy DIY furniture project is sure to make your next outdoor event that much more fabulous!
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$50-$75
- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
- Drill
- Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig
- Brad Nailer
- 1 – 2×2 at 8’
- 1 – 2×2 at 6’
- 14 – 1×3 at 8’
- 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
- 2” pocket hole screws
- 1-1/4” brad nails
- Wood filler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Finishing Supplies
- 4 – 2×2 at 21-1/4” – Table Legs
- 6 – 1×3 at 23-1/2” – Table Side Aprons & Supports
- 2 – 1×3 at 40” – Table Aprons
- 2 – 1×3 at 27-1/2” – Table Top Frame
- 2 – 1×3 at 39” – Table Top Frame
- 3 – 1×3 at 22-1/2” – Table Top Dividers
- 32 – 1×3 at 7-7/8” – Table Top Slats
- 8 – 2×2 at 13-1/4” – Bench Legs
- 4 – 1×3 at 8” – Bench Sides
- 6 – 1×3 at 34” – Bench Aprons & Supports
- 4 – 1×3 at 12” – Seat Frames
- 4 – 1×3 at 33” – Seat Frames
- 22 – 1×3 at 7” – Seat Slats
Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.
Starting with the table, cut the pieces for the legs and the side aprons. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the aprons. Attach to the legs using glue and 2” pocket hole screws. The back face of the aprons should be flush with the inside face of the legs.
Cut the pieces for the longer aprons and drill pocket holes in each end. Attach to the legs with glue and 2” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the supports. Drill pocket holes in each end. Attach at the spacing shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the table top. Drill pocket holes in the pieces as shown. Assemble the frame pieces first using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Attach the dividers as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Attach the slats last at the spacing indicated using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Attach the top to the frame using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails through the top into the aprons, legs, and supports.
To build the benches:
Cut the pieces for the legs and the side aprons. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the aprons. Attach to the legs using glue and 2” pocket hole screws. The back face of the aprons should be flush with the inside face of the legs.
Cut the pieces for the longer aprons and the support, and drill pocket holes in each end. Attach the aprons to the legs with glue and 2” pocket hole screws. Attach the support to the side aprons using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the seat top. Drill pocket holes in the pieces as shown. Assemble the frame pieces first using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Attach the slats last at the spacing indicated using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Attach the seat to the frame using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails through the top of the seat into the aprons, legs, and support.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
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