Eps.#54 Seven easy steps to make an 8 foot picnic table with a materials list

The TFC does a step-by-step video of how to build an 8 foot picnic table

[@nativewear23]

The best detailed build I seen!

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Thanks.

[@duckshaker]

One of the best "how to" videos I've seen! Thank you.

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Thanks!

[@robbyosullivan8196]

Just built this table, with great help from the video! It was $199 for the supplies, using spruce for everything except the legs.

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

I hope it worked out for you!

[@joedalmolin9170]

Just built this table for $150 and sold it for $300 for a MS charity ! Thank you!

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Wonderful!

[@lylemorton8641]

Great video. I have an old picnic table but it’s in need of repair. Have been toying with the idea of repairing it and moving it somewhere on the property where everyone can use it and build a new one. I like this design but for the use of the adhesive. Strong for sure but down the road if you want to replace something it just creates more problems. New subscriber. Thanks.

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Thanks, the adhesive can be broken free when the wood begins to rot I am sure.

[@gregoryprang5098]

I’ve heard of a chamfer or a bevel, but not a snipe

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Same difference ;)

[@rsauve999]

I learned a lot, thanks for sharing!

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy y’all- that turned out to be a really nice picnic table. Thanks for sharing this. Take care and God bless

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Thanks.

[@terryatpi]

Nice. I wouldn’t mind seeing some 45s cut on the seat corners and table top. I bang into stuff a lot. Lol. Thanks for the straight forward vid

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Yes that would be good to do.

[@terryatpi]

@@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383 also maybe a free piece of wood glued and screwed under the table top ends. They always seem to go all snagged tooth. Love your channel. Thanks

[@suemoore1965]

#54 Thanks for sharing 💙💚

[@donseal3359]

Good video, building mine w/5 2X6 table tops. Thanks for the info.

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Glad it helped!

[@robsonteixeira5404]

Ficou muito bom! Parabéns pelo trabalho.

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Obrigado

[@mustaqimmalik]

thank you for ypur detail information to make picnic table.. best

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Thanks. I am glad you liked it and it was helpful.

[@marcosloredo6150]

Very good explained Thanks sir’ I will make a table

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Thanks. Have fun.

[@romilsonsoares1199]

Muito bom 👍

[@martywalters8663]

Can I use 2x6 on the table top instead? Didn’t know if it would throw off the measurements that you have.

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

As long as they equal the final width I noted in the video you should be fine.

[@nickford5549]

Tight bond 3 or any out door wood glue actually holds better than liquid nails

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Good to know

[@ricksmusic_laughter]

How much should I charge for labor for a table similar to this if materials are 200

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

That is up to you but 20-30$ per hour is reasonable unless you are a professional carpenter then it can be more.

[@ricksmusic_laughter]

I have someone wanting me to build 2 tables similar to this any suggestions for a fair price to charge

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Material plus your labor. Probably around $350-400 would be fair but it depends on material costs and what you charge per hour.

[@ricksmusic_laughter]

Thank you for your reply my materials are about 250 dollars for 2 tables

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

That is fair. Now account for your time.

[@nebula_creators]

What is the wood type for the table top?

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

PT Southern Yellow Pine

[@mack9930317]

What size is the wood on the underside of the 2x8s in step one?

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

2x4s

[@mack9930317]

@@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383 thank you

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Any time @@mack9930317

[@mack9930317]

I was putting together a chop list before I get started later today, Lord's Will... at what point did the 2x6x12 get used?@@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

@@mack9930317 if I recall, that is for the cross members on the legs to hold the seats.

[@dwaaziwaazi]

How many does it seat?

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Depends. I would say 8-10

[@troyberghan6788]

Hey man what sort of wood was it?

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Just regular pine and fir with Pressure treated legs.

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

The budget was about 200.00

[@donseal3359]

Sorry, I meant 6 2x6 table tops . My problem is should the inner bench line up with the table or be off set by some distance.

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

It will be offset a bit.

[@survivingstageivcancer130]

I have heard that 8 foot tables with double 2x6 bench will sag in the middle. Does yours sag with heavy adults in middle?

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

I am not sure because I made this for someone else.

[@daveglennie8682]

It likely would, if four people sat on one side. The boards would hold for sure; my question is would it fatigue the screws and screw holes at each end? I’d also suggest much bigger lag bolts between the legs and the cross beams that hold the seats. Lots of pressure goes there…

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

@@daveglennie8682 perhaps, but that is a lot of sheer strength.

[@ethanbian506]

How far in are the legs from the edge of the table on step 2?

[@thetennesseefrugalcraftsma7383]

Not sure. I went by degrees/angles.