Scrap Wood Squirrel Picnic Table (DIY)

In this video you can watch as I make a currently trending Squirrel Picnic Table, using scrap wood. This is the long walk through version of the video for anyone thinking of making one for themselves. As always be safe and respect the tools! Always find the safest way to work with the tools. Want to order one of your own? Contact me on social media.
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[@DaveLife1]

Built my own squirrel picnic table based on this video but more importantly I finally bought a brad nailer and mini air compressor. They owe you a sales commission. 🤣

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Nice! Glad I could help! If you purchased through one of my amazon link I would have gotten a small commission.. Lol Keep on building!

[@pontiva420]

Do you really clamp down every cut? That is frickin hilarious 😂😆

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Sure do after having a sharp piece of wood launch towards me during kick back I take no chances. Safety first.

[@primate924]

That's adorable. Love how it fits on the railing

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Glad you like it! I still have a couple for sale if your interested.

[@brantleymauricio5724]

instaBlaster

[@5fiftyshack-272]

Very clean job, should throw on some wood protectant. 👍

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Thanks! Good idea!

[@shelby50411]

i searched for a design my friend request me to make her one..after searching many overly complicated time consuming designs..i saw yours and was like hell yeah..exactly what i was looking for..simple and does the job.and looks good..which yours covers all 3 requirements :)...too many people trying to be engineers which is a waste of time..the squirrel will like the simple one as much as the ridiculous complicated one lol..and mine will be even simpler as i will just use dimensional lumber that i have ..no ripping required just all crosscuts and angles...:)

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Very Nice! Glad my video helped. Have fun building!

[@elaineking2030]

That is much easier than the ones I make. I've never seen a real picnic table with the seat supports on the ground. I also make mine to attach to a fence so that might be the difference.

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

These are easy to batch out in a day. I originally wanted to make a table to attach for a fence. I still my try it out. I'd be interested in seeing your design. Thanks for watching Elaine!

[@jamiecarlson2922]

Great job man! Thanks for the tutorial.

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@evanjaramillo1216]

Tks for the tutorial it looks nice and cute

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@planetesh2318]

LOVE it.

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Thanks!

[@mattring4820]

What brand is that awesome push block you have in the video?

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Hi Matt! That would be the Grriper from MicroJig.

[@BruceBoyce-nk1wj]

Hi!..great little project. Im curious as to what you are using on the table saw to assist you to make your cuts? I've never seen that type of jig, and it looks great for safety Thanks!

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

I believe you are talking about the Grripper. It is from Microjig. Thanks for watching!

[@Signcutter21]

I like your design/ plans. I free hand made a couple the last few days and it shows. What table saw do you have? Looking to pick one up. Craftsman, like the mitre? Thanks

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Yes my table saw is a 10 inch Craftsman. I found it used. Thanks for watching!

[@Signcutter21]

@@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357 thank you.

[@maxbabich20]

Great job. What size/length brads did you use?

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

They were 1 inch brads. Thanks for watching!

[@camdenweirich]

What way did you measure the angles? From the top point to point or lower point to lower point? Just wondering

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

If I'm understanding your question correctly if you run a tape measure on one side from edge to edge it should be 4 inches long if it was cut on the saw correctly. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

[@brandensoutdoorb-channel8084]

Are you selling any of the precut wood pieces? I dont have a saw. You could varnish it too.

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Yes, I am selling completed Squirrel Picnic Tables. You can message me through my social media, links in description, to discuss further, Looking forward to hearing form you!

[@adolfogonzalez5477]

Make sure to sand it well... last thing you want is a squirrel suing you for splinters

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

For sure! I sanded them down as I would sand for fine furniture. Thanks for watching!

[@sadethlee9309]

Hi Jim, I have a metal railing, would the bench stand on it? I think it’s one inch by one inch. Thank you.

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

If you can send me an image through my Instagram I could better tell. Then we can better discuss a custom order if that is what you are interested in. Thanks!

[@sadethlee9309]

Do you an email address that I can send you photo? Thanks.

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

@@sadethlee9309 KZbin is weird about letting you put in personal type of info directly. It is the woodworking Illustrator @ g m a i l Hope you can reach me there.

[@sadethlee9309]

Jim Vargas - The Woodworking Illustrator hi Jim, the metal fence or railing is one by one inch, width and height. The fence is a galvanized steel fence. It’s black. I took a picture of it,but I don’t know how to send it to you through KZbin. How much does it cost? And shipping cost? Thank you

[@sadethlee9309]

I will reach you to your gmail account, thank you.

[@rickprusak9326]

If you viewers don't have any of the tools featured in this video to make this squirrel picnic table, just improvise, and save money. Just wait until nightfall, and break in your neighbors, friends, or relatives garage, and STEAL the tools you need. Since you're there, steal extra tools, like the whole roll-a-way tool chest for example - for future mechanical projects like fixing you vehicle or lawnmower. After viewing this build your own backyard critter furniture, you don't wanna be the only one in your neighborhood that don't have one of these in your backyard, do you???

[@bobsbadz28]

If that's pine, you need clear coat.

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Very true! Thanks for watching!

[@JH-qe9jr]

Looks great. Now to build it with the kids. One question...where did you get the push stick you use on the table saw. Thanks

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

If your talking about the large yellow block thingy I used, that would be The Grr-Ripper. It's from Micro Jig, a great tool to have. Thanks!

[@lynnsmith1108]

Looks great could you make me one and ship it to Ohio?

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Yes I can! We can discuss the details on my business email at thewoodworkingillustrator at g mail. Shoot me a message!

[@vermontmom4232]

@@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357 how about a chipmunk table to Vermont?

[@petra_person1215]

Mark rober did this for a video

[@petra_person1215]

I think it’s amazing that there is a tutorial

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

There are quite a few styles of interesting Squirrel Tables out there for sure.

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Glad you liked it!

[@Nicole-pf5ze]

What could you do if you don’t own a nail gun?

[@CurtisMadeIt]

Nicole Use a hand drill with a drill bit to pre-drill your holes so your wood doesn’t split and use screws. I made a tutorial for this squirrel picnic table also. This is a SUPER easy build.

[@ShaylaC]

Finishing nails

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Good idea!

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

That could work too!

[@jimvargas-thewoodworkingil9357]

Using screws or finishing nails as C_Love and Shayla C suggested could both work out for you. Just take your time it should come out great.