Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Outdoor Dining Table

  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2020
    Posts
    31
    Blog Entries
    2

    Outdoor Dining Table

    Looking for plans for an outdoor dining table with little success. Google, normally a good friend, was no help. Neither were any of the numerous WW magazines or websites I subscribe to.
    It's odd because I wasn't searching for anything out of the ordinary, just a rectangular one, say 8' or less in length, 3' or so wide. I was probably going to use cedar and maybe try a castle joint on the corners, my first time doing that. Girlfriend already has some metal chairs that she likes, so I don't need plans for those. Any help or information would be appreciated. Thanks. Mark

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    New Westminster BC
    Posts
    2,981
    Try searching Youtube, there are several videos on building outdoor dining tables, some might have plans. Here's one which does. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4bqEAWtWwY

  3. #3
    There is another current thread on the same subject, be sure to look at it.

    Can’t find it ,myself. Anybody know what happened to it ?
    Last edited by Mel Fulks; 05-29-2021 at 5:12 PM.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    New Westminster BC
    Posts
    2,981
    Here's another one with plans.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvzv5Np9q1w

  5. #5
    Join Date
    May 2020
    Posts
    31
    Blog Entries
    2
    Thanks Doug! I wasn't going to make one with folding legs but that
    Bourbon guy was fun to watch.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    New Westminster BC
    Posts
    2,981
    Yeah, he is a character. I think if you search a bit on Youtube you should find something that meets your needs. If no plans you could reverse engineer it from the video.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    May 2020
    Posts
    31
    Blog Entries
    2
    IMG_2057.jpgIMG_2056.jpgIMG_2028.jpgThe outdoor table is done. Breadboard ends with haunched tenons. The legs are joined to the frame by M&T with oak pegs. The table is made of clear(mostly) cedar which was expensive and tough to find in central PA. I learned the hard way that drawboard technique should NOT be used with cedar, it's too soft and weak. The first peg I hammered through blew off a big chunk of wood. The SS drawer was worth it. I figured since it's outside and has to deal with humidity swings, a metal one with plastic runners was the way to go.

  8. #8
    Nicely done! Your design, or did you find a plan?
    jeff

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •