I need plans to build a picnik table.?

Metal

I have looked on the internet and can't find any. The want you to buy theres. I need a big one too. Maybe for about 10 or more people. I want to make it out of treated wood. Are there any carpenters out there?

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I went to the library a few years ago and found a 'woodworking projects' book. It had a picnic table in it which is octagonal and easily seats 10 people. The 4 benches (each handles two sides of the octagon) aren't attached, so you can carry them over the sit around the campfire if you want.

I copied the plans for the table at 10 cents per page (it amounted to about 50 cents, I think). Then I built it - I chose Cedar, not treated wood. It weighs less and is very good at handling weather. We've had the table at least 8 years, because I built it before I was disabled nearly 8 years ago.

I had no background in woodwork - the instructions were great.

Try your library.

beach wedding problem..picnic tables..long reception and elderly??

Lindsay W

I am having a beach wedding at a wood pavilion. There are wood seat everywhere...attached to the pavilion, there is nowhere else to sit. Should I make some cushions? Any ideas?
I can't have chairs....there's no room. I have to deal with these benches. I will check the rental companies, my only fear is the cushions need to attach or they may slide off....but I might get them to make customs if they can rerent. Some one else report the link given by the dude down there....guy is spamming, they need more than just my complaint. thx. go somewhere else you nerd
it's not the ugliness...I don't mind the natural wood color...much better than plastics

I'm worried about my elderly guests' bottoms getting sore....they need something comfortable to sit on for so long...one of them is 90!

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Instead of cushions, get plastic table cloths from a party store and cut them in hald (or even thirds) and staple them to the benches. This will serve 2 purposes, make the benches look nicer and cover them so they are clean.

You could get some cotton batting at a craft store, cut it to fit the benches and then staple the table cloths to the underside pulling the table cloth tight to creat your own cushions, but this may be more trouble than it's worth.

Cushions may move and fall and be more of a pain and then the rental fee...forget it!

I would just cover them!

Good luck!

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I need plans to build a picnik table.?

Metal

I have looked on the internet and can't find any. The want you to buy theres. I need a big one too. Maybe for about 10 or more people. I want to make it out of treated wood. Are there any carpenters out there?

Answer
I went to the library a few years ago and found a 'woodworking projects' book. It had a picnic table in it which is octagonal and easily seats 10 people. The 4 benches (each handles two sides of the octagon) aren't attached, so you can carry them over the sit around the campfire if you want.

I copied the plans for the table at 10 cents per page (it amounted to about 50 cents, I think). Then I built it - I chose Cedar, not treated wood. It weighs less and is very good at handling weather. We've had the table at least 8 years, because I built it before I was disabled nearly 8 years ago.

I had no background in woodwork - the instructions were great.

Try your library.

beach wedding problem..picnic tables..long reception and elderly??

Lindsay W

I am having a beach wedding at a wood pavilion. There are wood seat everywhere...attached to the pavilion, there is nowhere else to sit. Should I make some cushions? Any ideas?
I can't have chairs....there's no room. I have to deal with these benches. I will check the rental companies, my only fear is the cushions need to attach or they may slide off....but I might get them to make customs if they can rerent. Some one else report the link given by the dude down there....guy is spamming, they need more than just my complaint. thx. go somewhere else you nerd
it's not the ugliness...I don't mind the natural wood color...much better than plastics

I'm worried about my elderly guests' bottoms getting sore....they need something comfortable to sit on for so long...one of them is 90!

Answer
Instead of cushions, get plastic table cloths from a party store and cut them in hald (or even thirds) and staple them to the benches. This will serve 2 purposes, make the benches look nicer and cover them so they are clean.

You could get some cotton batting at a craft store, cut it to fit the benches and then staple the table cloths to the underside pulling the table cloth tight to creat your own cushions, but this may be more trouble than it's worth.

Cushions may move and fall and be more of a pain and then the rental fee...forget it!

I would just cover them!

Good luck!

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Picnic table?

bjmargetic

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

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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.

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Looking to rent picnic tables for a party but want the benches to be separate?

tables with benches attached image

mrkgreiner

Is there any where that rents picnic tables with the benches not attached so we can use them as seats somewhere else. Or where could we find a place that does? Any other suggestion that might work similar to the picnic table idea?

Answer
check party rental in the phone book...

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What is the length of a traditional A frame picnic table?

Rusty B.

I need to buy a screen house for a camping trip and I'm wondering if anybody knows what the length of a standard park picnic table is (the A frame tables with attached benches that are as long as the table top is). Please help!

Answer
They are pretty much standard and are available in 6ft and 8ft lengths. They also measure 5.5 ft across, bench edge to bench edge. I have been to State Parks however that were a bit larger than 8ft. If you are going to a campsite, you can call ahead and they should be able to tell you the table sizes before you go. A 10'X10' screened in dining fly should cover any of the easily and still allow you room to get around in them. Happy Camping!

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What's the best way to build a picnic table?

tables with benches attached image

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.

Where can I find designs or a blue print for a work bench that would work well in a garage?

jcueland

I'd like to build a work bench in my garage. I don't want one that has a peg board in the back, but I'd want to have probably two shelves below the work surface. Where can I find a good design that I could use or alter?

Answer
Most workbenches are merely gorified sawhorses with a top and can be incredibly simple to build. The easiest way to do it is just measure the length you want your table top and cut that length of ledger (2x4 or 2x6), attach it to the wall securely at the height you want the table minus the thickness of the top. I usually made the top out of a double box style frame made out of 2x4s on edge, and stabilized it with a sheet of 5/8 plywood (attaching a frame to sheething is a great way to stabilize the structure since you can screw it down around the edges and in the field and it is a solid peice of CDX). then you simply use two 4x4s (or 2x4s and bracing) for the front legs and attach the back to the ledger. voila! You can even hinge the back so that you can fold it up when you want, providing you relief the rear frame stud and bevel the side ones, and install two box brackets to place the legs in so that they can be slid out easily and set against the wall.

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Looking to rent picnic tables for a party but want the benches to be separate?

tables with benches attached image

mrkgreiner

Is there any where that rents picnic tables with the benches not attached so we can use them as seats somewhere else. Or where could we find a place that does? Any other suggestion that might work similar to the picnic table idea?

Answer
check party rental in the phone book...

vote for a best answer

What is the length of a traditional A frame picnic table?

Rusty B.

I need to buy a screen house for a camping trip and I'm wondering if anybody knows what the length of a standard park picnic table is (the A frame tables with attached benches that are as long as the table top is). Please help!

Answer
They are pretty much standard and are available in 6ft and 8ft lengths. They also measure 5.5 ft across, bench edge to bench edge. I have been to State Parks however that were a bit larger than 8ft. If you are going to a campsite, you can call ahead and they should be able to tell you the table sizes before you go. A 10'X10' screened in dining fly should cover any of the easily and still allow you room to get around in them. Happy Camping!

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