Rustic Patio Table

We are backyard people. We LOVE our outdoor space, and soak it up any chance we get! We needed a table that could host more people, but still left movement for play. Cannot wait to share great food and even better wine around this table!
 
Skill Level: Intermediate.

Materials

• 2x8 wood
• 2x6 wood
• 2x4 wood
• Wood screws
• Paint or stain

• Wood finish (I used Tung Oil)

 
Tools

• Electric drill
• Electric saw
• Electric sander
• Pocket hole jig (can be found at Lowe’s)
• Hole bit (1.5” or wider)
• Rubber gloves
• Paint brush

• Cloth

 
How to Guide
 
This guide is based on a finished tabletop size of 86” long x 28” wide.
 
Cut it out

• 2x4:
  • 2 pieces: 24”
  • 2 pieces: 32.5”
  • 4 pieces: 28” (angled ~10 degrees)
  • 2 pieces: 28” (angles ~45 degrees)
• 2x6:
  • 1 piece: 75”
  • 1 piece: ~66.5”
• 2x8:
  • 3 pieces: 68”
  • 1 piece: 28”

​Legs:

• Screw together legs in “box” formation. Top piece is laying wide (2x4 - 24”) with the legs centered under (2x4 - 28” angled), bottom is laying flat across legs (2x4 - 32.5”).
• Repeat for other side. 

Bottom run

• Lay the 2x6 - 75” piece down with the legs lined up on each side.

• Screw in place.

Angles

• Line up the 2 pieces cut at 45 degrees (2x4) along the bottom run and top.

• Screw in place.

Top run

• Lay the 2x6 - 66.5” piece down with the top of the legs lined up on each side (check measurement between top piece to ensure a snug fit).

• Screw in place.

Sand it

• Sand table frame smooth.

Pocket Holes

• Using your pocket hole jig, drill 2 holes on each side of the 2x8 - 68” pieces.

Layout

• Layout your tabletop pieces and screw the ends to the end pieces.

• Place the middle piece and screw in place.

Drill holes (optional)

• Drill hole in tabletop and bottom run for umbrella using hole bit.

Stain or paint

• Stain or paint the base and tabletop.
• Apply multiple coats.

• Apply finish (I used Tung Oil).

Top to base

• Screw tabletop to base.

Drill hole

• Drill hole in top run using hole bit.

• Touch up with paint or stain.

Hang some light for a backyard shindig!