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I have to write an essay on picnic tabels. it sounds really boring huh? so anyway i need information on the history of picnic tabels so if you have any answers that aren't about how boring this assignment is they would be greatly appreciated
Answer
here you go....( and I hope this helps )
Picnic Tables (or sometimes a picnic bench) is a modified table with built-in benches on both sides of the table that is for the main purpose of eating a meal outdoors. It is not documented when the first picnic table was used but legend has it as early as the late 1800's, picnic tables were used in public gathering places throughout small towns.
Originally, all picnic tables were made of cedar, pine, and other hardwoods. Over time, both the residential picnic table and commercial picnic table have been made from everything from commercial-grade plastic, PVC, steel, aluminum, recycled materials, and plastic coated metal.
A common picnic table can be constructed using 2'x 4' or 2'x 6' hardwood - standard stud size. To assist in making the picnic tables last over time, wood sealers, stain, or traditional paint has been used before or after construction is complete. Since most hardwood will crack, warp or rott, protecting the wood is highly suggeste to extend the useful life of the picnic table.
Traditionally, picnic tables have a simple construction plan - the table-top and bench-top boards are attached to the trusses or beams using rust-proof wood screws or galvanized nails. The legs are typically secured by using commercial grade carriage bolts fastened by nuts and washers. This helps make the overall frame of the table stable and solid so that it will stand up to heavy outdoor usage.
here you go....( and I hope this helps )
Picnic Tables (or sometimes a picnic bench) is a modified table with built-in benches on both sides of the table that is for the main purpose of eating a meal outdoors. It is not documented when the first picnic table was used but legend has it as early as the late 1800's, picnic tables were used in public gathering places throughout small towns.
Originally, all picnic tables were made of cedar, pine, and other hardwoods. Over time, both the residential picnic table and commercial picnic table have been made from everything from commercial-grade plastic, PVC, steel, aluminum, recycled materials, and plastic coated metal.
A common picnic table can be constructed using 2'x 4' or 2'x 6' hardwood - standard stud size. To assist in making the picnic tables last over time, wood sealers, stain, or traditional paint has been used before or after construction is complete. Since most hardwood will crack, warp or rott, protecting the wood is highly suggeste to extend the useful life of the picnic table.
Traditionally, picnic tables have a simple construction plan - the table-top and bench-top boards are attached to the trusses or beams using rust-proof wood screws or galvanized nails. The legs are typically secured by using commercial grade carriage bolts fastened by nuts and washers. This helps make the overall frame of the table stable and solid so that it will stand up to heavy outdoor usage.
What's the best way to build a picnic table?
Devon
I want to build some picnic tables for elderly people. I need a table that's easy to get in and out of. I plan to build them and not purchase them from a store. Any thoughts on how i should build them?
I'm doing this for my Eagle Project, i'm going to get some people to help me assemble the tables and transporting them.
Answer
Hummm - old folks' picnic tables probably shouldn't have benches attached - then the old folks can sit in their own lawn chair or a wheel chair can be brought up to the table.
The table itself is quite simple - run around and find one and measure it. you'll generally find them about 30" tall - 24" wide and 72" long - something like that. So you'd buy 12 foot 2x6's - cut those in half and you'd have the planking for the top.
So... you take two 2x6's and you make a big X out of them - the top of the X would be 28 1/2" off the ground - you can glue and nail or even bolt the X together where the cross. These will hold up your table at each end.
So... you make two X's and then at the top of the X, you run a straight piece of 2x6 across - this will hold the table decking. You make this probably 22" long... nail it - glue it - bolt it - it makes for an amazingly strong structure.
Then you deck this thing - put your 2x6's on each side - let the 2x6's stick out 1" to the side - and then space the other 2x6's evenly across the top. When you lay a 2x6 on top, it's real thickness is 1 1/2" - and that will give you the 30" height.
And to put this thing together, the very best thing are the new torque screws - ask at the lumber company - they're sort of expensive but they work so good - you spin them in with a torque bit in your drill. Quick and easy and hold like grizzly bears.
And if you want to write me, I can make a drawing of all this and send it. But you can generally design all this just by looking at somebody else's work.
Good luck.
Hummm - old folks' picnic tables probably shouldn't have benches attached - then the old folks can sit in their own lawn chair or a wheel chair can be brought up to the table.
The table itself is quite simple - run around and find one and measure it. you'll generally find them about 30" tall - 24" wide and 72" long - something like that. So you'd buy 12 foot 2x6's - cut those in half and you'd have the planking for the top.
So... you take two 2x6's and you make a big X out of them - the top of the X would be 28 1/2" off the ground - you can glue and nail or even bolt the X together where the cross. These will hold up your table at each end.
So... you make two X's and then at the top of the X, you run a straight piece of 2x6 across - this will hold the table decking. You make this probably 22" long... nail it - glue it - bolt it - it makes for an amazingly strong structure.
Then you deck this thing - put your 2x6's on each side - let the 2x6's stick out 1" to the side - and then space the other 2x6's evenly across the top. When you lay a 2x6 on top, it's real thickness is 1 1/2" - and that will give you the 30" height.
And to put this thing together, the very best thing are the new torque screws - ask at the lumber company - they're sort of expensive but they work so good - you spin them in with a torque bit in your drill. Quick and easy and hold like grizzly bears.
And if you want to write me, I can make a drawing of all this and send it. But you can generally design all this just by looking at somebody else's work.
Good luck.
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