Patio Table Plans

This detailed woodworking project is about patio table plans. Building a small patio for your backyard will complement nicely the display and will add value to the property. Nevertheless, we recommend you to plan the project with great care and from the very first step. It is essential to select quality lumber and to use proper woodworking techniques, if you want to get a professional result.

There are many alternatives to choose from when building a simple table for your backyard patio, so make sure you take a look over our furniture plans before starting the actual construction. Moreover, we recommend you to adjust the size and the design of the table to your needs before assembling the table. Use quality lumber, such as pine, redwood or cedar, especially if you will place the table outside.

Building a patio table

Building a patio table

Materials

• 1 – 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 18″ LEGS
• 2 – 2 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 25″ SUPPORTS
  
• 3 – 2 piece of 2×2 lumber – 14 1/2″, 2 pieces – 14 1/4″ SUPPORT
• 4 – 5 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 14 1/2″ SHELF
• 5 – 8 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 28 3/4″ TABLETOP

• 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 8 ft
• 1 piece of 1×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 2 1/2″ screws
• 1 1/4″ screws
• wood glue, stain/paint

Tools

• Hammer, Tape measure, Carpentry square
• Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander, Router
• Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses, Respiratory Mask

Time

• One day

Patio Table Plans

Attaching the bottom frame

First of all, we recommend you to build the frame of the patio table. Therefore, make the components from 2×2 lumber, using the information shown in the plans. Plumb the legs with a spirit level and check if the corners of the bottom shelf are right-angled. Drill pilot holes through the legs and add waterproof glue before inserting the 3 1/2″ galvanized screws into the frame.

Attaching the bottom shelf

Continue the woodworking project by attaching the 1×4 slats to the bottom frame. Align the components at both ends before locking the slats to the frame with 1 1/4″ screws. Pre-drill the slats before driving the screws into the frame, to prevent the wood from splitting.

Attaching the tabletop supports

Next, attach 2×2 supports to the top of the posts, as it can be seen in the image. Drill pilot holes through the top of the legs and insert 2 1/2″ screws into the supports, after leveling them thoroughly. Adjust the size of the supports according to your needs and cut their ends in a decorative manner.

Attaching the tabletop

One of the last steps of the project is to build the tabletop. Therefore, we recommend you to use 1×4 slats. If you want to build an exquisite patio table, you should consider making a round tabletop. Mark the cut lines with a pencil and make the cuts with a jigsaw. Smooth the cut edges with 120-grit sandpaper.

Patio table plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to get the final touches done. Therefore, fill the holes with putty and sand the surface thoroughly, after it gets dry. Check if the components are locked together properly, before moving the wooden table to your backyard patio.

PRO TIP: Applying a few coats of paint  or stain will not only enhance the look of the table, but it will also protect the wooden components from water damage.

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