Best Picnic Table Ever? Reinvented Design with Build Plans

[@AprilWilkerson]

You can find a set of plans for this build here: bit.ly/3PWePSB

[@luistrevino5959]

I just saw your video and did notice a NEW PICNIC TABLE DESIGN but upon reading the words "digital download", it got me discouraged, upon ascertaining the wood plans. I did read that it's in "PDF" format! But I'd have to purchase, in order to receive those 9 sheets, including the video. So I'll just have to enjoy, in just having WATCHED the construction of the picnic table. Thank you

[@oodoodoopoopoo]

So glad that you included the revisions at the end to reinforce the idea that design and engineering are processes of evolution.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching.

[@flintsrt8]

@@AprilWilkerson are these revisions on the available plans?

[@GarcBomber]

won't last long with glue and deck screws unless it's never used, notice the LONG furniture bolts into threaded inserts or barrel nuts in the angled support on the last shot.

[@luistrevino5959]

@@AprilWilkerson Is there be any other method of ordering the table plans, besides pay for it? If there isn't? Then I'll just miss out, in impressing myself as an amateur carpenter, by building this table

[@bryanruss5167]

I am a high school construction teacher in Florida. We make and sell a whole lot of picnic tables and this will be a great addition to our table line. Including the plans like you have is such a blessing for my students and our program which we fund through selling things the kids make. The picnic table my students designed, produce, and sell is basic yet quite unique. If you’d like the Sketchup plans for it, I could provide them since it might make a nice build video for your channel. You could even come to our shop and shoot the video of you building it with my students. High school construction programs are a valuable thing to promote. Just a thought. Thank you again April!

[@PHOTOCONVENTION]

April you are my absolute favourite wood worker on youtube. Lots of tips, reasonable builds and I like how you also show your screw ups and how to solve them

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Yes, I keep it real. Thanks for watching.

[@stockittome]

I saw this design a few years ago. Used as seating outside a restaurant on a patio squeezed onto a city street. I took pictures but never got beyond that. Now, I’m off to your website to get the plans. Great video April. It’s nice to watch your evolution over the years. Thank you!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for staying along for the ride.

[@randyvandeusen5600]

@@AprilWilkerson it would be nice to order the plans for this picnic table as well as others but however and for whatever reason my card is declined on your side and it would be nice if there were contact number to see if I can order this over the phone.

[@k4x4map46]

Innovative!! Wheelchair accessible end tables!! Barkdown!! great vid!

[@pteddie6965]

What an amazing design, April. I'm agree with Scott. The open end is every bit wheelchair compliant. I have a granddaughter who is in a wheelchair. I will purchase the plans and build one (at least) for her family. Thanks for sharing the video as well as the plans.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks. I'm glad you found it useful. Enjoy the build.

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

April - Great looking functional table for two, which as you demonstrated can easily be expanded for seating for two by sliding two tables together. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you, your family, and your crew.

[@wilsonnixon9957]

I finished mine a few days ago. Once I got the cutlist finished I found it easier to just watch this video to assemble than to go by the instructions. I think my second one will be a lot easier now that I see how everything goes together. I used untreated lumber and then sanded a little and then really soaked it with boiled linseed oil and it looks fabulous. I even ordered the Triton super jaws and love that tool.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great to hear! Yes, the Triton Super Jaws is an amazing piece of machinery. I use it all the time! Thanks for watching.

[@chaelisaenthusiast1219]

hi i just wanted to say i love you and you have inspired me to woodwork as well as inspired many of my projects, as a 17 year old beginner, thank you

[@oodoodoopoopoo]

I love to see this. Best Wishes ✌

[@Spokenfan]

I love this it is brilliant 👍👍 I almost always trip or stumble trying to get in a regular picnic table. Thank you for sharing 👏 Stay safe healthy and happy 😃✝️🇺🇸

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you found it useful.

[@battles151]

You are truly inspiring April! I am a designer, programmer, and machinist at a local job shop. I've been watching a lot of videos including your own and I must say, you were a huge part of me investing into all the equipment needed as well as my first CNC router. I simply love it! Love ya and keep doing it!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@tdavey5599]

Kudos to you April--I couldn't build that on my own no matter how much time I had--I just don't have your skill set--but I do enjoy your videos Thank you Tim

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes, many of my Viewers aren't Makers/Builders but still enjoy my channel for the entertainment factor. They enjoy seeing what I'm up to next. Thanks for watching.

[@AprilAllYear]

I love the universal technical jargon you use, like, "I glued it but then screwed the crap out of it." You make these projects so approachable for much less experienced woodworkers like me 👍🏾😁

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel and find it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@thedbcooperforum]

This really isn't reinventing vs cutting it down..typical picnic table is for family outings..good idea though for two people..

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

April this is an amazing design! We need a couple of these on our farm and the timing couldn’t be better! I just finished a covered deck and have several pressure treated drops. Now I have a use for them! Thanks for sharing ideal picnic table. I really like the open end build. Thanks again!

[@AprilWilkerson]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@vincepresto759]

April where are the Plans, not seeing it in the drop down page ! Love all Show

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

@@vincepresto759 …. The plans are on April’s website now.

[@jimtownsend7899]

I love watching your videos. You use those building terms that I am so familiar with, such as when you "screwed the crap out of it". 😄🖐

[@AprilWilkerson]

Haha! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@chriscutress1702]

What a great concept. Brilliant idea and much seating easier for aging legs. I love the way you can join the two tables to get seating for four +.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Sweet design, and modification at the end for better rigidity/longevity. Thanks for sharing. You ROCK April 🤘.

[@jameschristian8117]

Wow u nailed it ,April. I was trying to come up with a bench thats not so large as the old model picnic bench ,this idea of urs can go flat against a wall ,i love this idea... 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@dtemp132]

April I think this might be my favorite of all of your builds!

[@blindsr]

These have been around for a lot of years, they are handy as wall benches in rustic kitchens

[@AprilWilkerson]

What a great idea! Thank you for sharing and for watching.

[@leebrown6623]

I’ve watched many of your videos now and as well as watching your content go from strength to strength. You never fail to make the work your doing fun and inspirational. There’s never a time your not smiling and laughing as you go. Keep up the fantastic work

[@AprilWilkerson]

Aw thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel. Thanks for watching.

[@MakeitGoode1]

Great design! I love the idea of putting 2 back to back for seating for 4!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good video April, those tables look like they could work around the patios. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

[@louroberts5567]

Looks like a very stout and sturdy little project! Very nice! Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@senitacustomwoodworks9878]

Nice build. I recently built a few table very similar to this design. Instead of using two tables back-to-back for 4 person seating, I built one table with end access from each end (just as two two tables back-to-back.) This design seemed to help make sagging ever less of a concern. The tables are being utilized on a beachfront restaurant patio and seem to be holding up to the harsh elements quite well.

[@shangri-lahomestead2895]

April you have the most amazing tools and shop I’ve ever seen. Not to mention the most amazing projects! Thanks for sharing them!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@cherie316]

I love watching you work. Looks awesome. I hope I can get my husband to build it.

[@mauriceryton]

Smart build, very functional.

[@ianpearse4480]

Clever build idea, love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@sddiymakeitworthit7512]

Great job and nice video we can see and understand everything congratulations 👍 🙏

[@garynagle3093]

Wow. Nice original design. Great job to you and Jacob

[@STANWoodwork]

Lovely design. I just love it. Especially spring coming on

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like it!

[@_Merica_USA]

Another great video Ms April

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Really likeing this design for a table. Can't wait to see more videos soon April. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

This is a very creative design for small places, small groups, and for the elderly. I already bought your plans. I want to make some for senior citizens. Awesome way to think outside the box April! 😃👍👏

[@AprilWilkerson]

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing and as always, for watching.

[@xmassan20906]

Awesome as always! if you're in Texas, you might want a second table top running perpendicular on the side. On-deck table top for beer and the BB-Q that didn't fit on your plate. 🍴

[@ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ]

That is so beautiful and so clever designed . Every video of yours is a special experience. Thank you dear April. Greetings from Greece.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Good idea on the picnic table April! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@EngineerMikeF]

Interesting design. U could easily further redesign to combine two of these into a back-2-back table for 4.

[@SpartacoPaolini]

Building this as a four seater I think is the counter lever you’re looking for. You could also brace the seats on the floor which wouldn’t interfere with the sliding in or out.

[@robertjosephmurphyii4947]

Another awesome build April..

[@andymarriott8150]

That's a very nice build and so versatile

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@annavasilchenko2359]

Благо Дарю за ролики.Я при просмотре,получаю колоссальное вдохновение.

[@lioneloconnor4785]

Hi, i like it! First thought was, i need a 4 person bench! So, your structural support would be central Work left and right from there and leave the outsides open Thanks for sharing🤗 So basically two of your benches would make up a four person bench!

[@LeenieVibes]

I just finished this table. I appreciate this right-sized design. I did struggle with pieces added in the video that are not part of the cut list or in the final shots. I had to "wing it", but the table will serve very nicely on my narrow back deck.

[@luismatos2239]

Buen trabajo mi vaquera linda. Me gustan tus proyectos. Sigue hacia adelante, felicitaciones. Un abrazo 👍

[@stevenrayhoward]

Awesome build! Thanks so much for sharing! It's very comforting to know there is no crap in this table because it has had the "...crap screwed out of if!" LOL Great job!

[@billhart3026]

Your two video's on sketchup were excellent, I now have a great foundation. I hope this is not the last two sketchup videos you will make. Regards Bill

[@ScottDallesasse]

Love this build. I noticed that this may be ADA complaint and allow for a wheelchair to be able to access the open end.

[@samuelbhend2521]

I don't remember where, but I've seen Pictures of normal Picnictables where at one Side the Tabletop overhangs the A-Frame by ~70cm to allow Wheelchairusers to sit with Friends.

[@Dale-ko9kc]

Myself, I would put a pop-down fold-up leg instead of more wood. Good idea though April. love it.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work April! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@j.b.4340]

This is what my yard needs

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes! They are great. Thanks for watching.

[@mary8273]

Just bought me a nail Slicer framing bladed. 10” and 7” . I let you know how I like them soon.

[@ANDYYANKEE]

Brilliant Design!

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

So different to what’s on the market. As always great job thanks for sharing

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@petersallander6913]

I like those tables

[@rongrose3746]

Really nice functional/ design !!

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Sweet build! Thanks April.

[@peterwalker9391]

Nice job Jacob!

[@marcosmirandamacedo5393]

Es lo que estaba buscando, solo tenia la foto que está en Pinterest, y este video me da mucha información, excelente trabajo. Gracias. Saludos desde Pucallpa-Perú.

[@annavasilchenko2359]

Пожалуйста продолжайте в том же духе.У вас очень хорошо получается доступно объяснить новичкам.🙏

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@bipinbajpai3911]

Great!!! Respected friend❤❤

[@flyinggyros9745]

Excellent.

[@mindyash6116]

Super cool!

[@catgynt9148]

Your creativity and artistic insight never cease to amaze me with your wood products and projects. The way you are utilizing the space under the deck is terrific. Kudos for your educational style of presentation as you describe your setup process and showing your application for the actual build. Wishing you and your family a blessed spring season. Peace April

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@jetijet]

Pięknie Pozdrawiam z Polski

[@rodpotts2666]

You are Awesome!!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great table! I like that design looks comfortable! Thanks 🙂🙏

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@jcapogna]

This is great. I've been wanting to build something exactly like this.

[@Melanieparrish]

Love your work! Stuff we can actually use and need! I’m not missing any of your videos!

[@arkansas1336]

Very nice design!

[@frijoli9579]

Cool project. I think when I make mine I will swap the vertical support to the inside.

[@MattLitkeRacing]

Interesting design. I think some dominos or the joint of your choice would help. Dowels are the most affordable and doesn’t require an extra tool

[@lovejones7545]

Very Very cool picnic table design💯🤙🏾. Just in time for summer...

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes! Thank you!

[@davidboston4574]

Another great job, and plans…

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like them!

[@Jumpman67]

Love the design.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like it!

[@NicoSmets]

Great idea!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@upallnyte2000]

Okay, Not fair...normally I just skip every ad I can, but all of a sudden I get an Ad for "Next" featuring you and I have to watch it! Congrats on the commercial!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! :)

[@mtnjak]

I was trying to figure out a design in my head for seating for my kids' new playground deck. I was trying to envision some kind of table where one edge would butt up to the edge of the deck railing. I hadn't quite figured it out yet and then I find out--- someone just figured that out for me! Good job and thanks for the tip!

[@moogoojo]

great build april i also left my table top corners square after many times myself and others somehow would hit it leaves a mark lol i rounded mine just a tad but doesnt leave as bad a mark agin nice making a lumber list now thanks love your channel

[@francislambert5189]

HI, again. Way cool.

[@ronaldbeatty9423]

I really like it

[@maryyudes4884]

Love it!

[@Giroux68]

Simple and clean... awesome

[@AJ-ln4sm]

Great design!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like it!

[@sdbigguy]

Great video/project. I was wondering if you could flip and repeat the plan and make a larger table and use the center support for both sides? Run the top and seats the whole length. Still be able to slide in unless you tried to sit 6 vs 4 people. Similar to butting to tables together but saving wood. Thanks for sharing!

[@sidcoffee2633]

Nice, years back my cousin and I were talking about exactly what you build.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! It's very functional so enjoy the build. Thanks for watching.

[@samme5513]

Very nice looks cool

[@W4TRI_Ronny]

I'd like to see a follow up video in a year of Texas weather. This looks like such a bad idea to me but I'd like to be wrong.

[@dddube12]

Wow another very cool build, love it, I’m going to need a bigger yard for all your projects!!!! Lololol.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you are enjoying my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@campbellcharlotte5279]

I bought your plans for the best two-seater bench ever

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you like them. Thanks for watching and for being supportive of what I do.

[@davidp4350]

That's very cool, great build. I have one suggestion, maybe cut a 2" +/_ chamfer in the inside corner of the inside board where you enter to sit, or to make it more symetrical , cut all of the sitting boards.

[@FranksDIY]

Awesome idea April

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

Now you’re ready for that food truck to stop by the Wood Shed April! Mmmm 😋 😉

[@raysandoval1458]

Great build

[@franciscosahagunjr6792]

Good job!

[@gregmize01]

Cool design!

[@danielchandler7821]

Love this video

[@BrittCHelmsSr]

Great design (especially with the modifications mentioned at the end). I have an Eagle Scout candidate who is considering adding benches or picnic tables to his outdoor rain garden service project. I'm going to point him to to this video to see if it ignites any ideas for him. I love my JawHorse vise too.