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DO-IT-YOURSELF
PROJECT: CHILD’S PICNIC TABLE
Skill Level: Advanced
Children love sitting at their own picnic table, especially one that’s
been stained with their favorite colors.
TOOLS NEEDED:
HARDWARE / SUPPLIES:
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• ¼" x 2 ½" Exterior Carriage Bolts (12)
• ¼" Exterior Flat Washers (12)
• ¼" Exterior Hex Nuts (12)
•#8 x 2" Deck Screws (20)
•#8 x 3 ½" Galvanized Screws (4)
•
" Drill Bit for Carriage Bolts
⅝16
• ⅛" Bit for Pre-drilling Screw Holes
• 80 Grit Sandpaper
• Protractor
• Measuring Tape
• Clamps
• Combination Square
• Olympic® MAXIMUM® Exterior Stain Semi-Transparent or Solid Color
• Olympic Premium Deck Cleaner
• Pump-Style Garden Sprayer
• Paint Brush
• Gloves & Safety Glasses
Drill
Saw
Hammer
Screwdriver
Socket Wrench
Picnic Table is stained with Olympic Maximum Solid
Color Stain (Colors: Gray Slate and Amsterdam)
IMPORTANCE OF
CLEANING THE WOOD
To remove dirt and contaminants
that may have accumulated
on the wood, first clean it with
Olympic Deck Cleaner – this
is true for both new and old
wood. Cleaning the wood before
staining allows for better stain
penetration and maximum
durability. After cleaning, allow
the wood to dry and then cut it
down to size.
MATERIALS NEEDED
Lumber (pressure-treated)
• 1 Board: 8' Pressure-Treated Lumber (1 x 4)
• 1 Board: 10' Pressure-Treated Lumber (2 x 4)
• 1 Board: 8' Pressure-Treated Lumber (1 x 6)
• 1 Board: 10' Pressure-Treated Lumber (1 x 6)
CUT LIST:
PIECE DESCRIPTION
LUMBER SIZE
CUT SIZE / QTY
FROM BOARD
A Legs
1x4
Cut 4: 23 ½" pieces 8' 1 x 4
B Cross Top Supports
2x4
Cut 2: 15 ⅞" pieces
10' 2 x 4
C Cross Seat Supports
2x4
Cut 2: 32" pieces
10' 2 x 4
D Brace / Spreader
2x4
Cut 1: 24" piece
10' 2 x 4
E Table Boards
1x6
Cut 3: 35 ½" pieces
10' 1 x 6
F Seat Boards
1x6
Cut 2: 35 ½" pieces
8' 1 x 6
1 Board
Tip: If you are staining the seat boards (F) or table boards (E) a different color than the
rest of the table, stain them before attaching.
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PROJECT: CHILD’S PICNIC TABLE
Picnic Table Board Cuts: Long Sides (A):
1.
For the legs (A), cut parallel angles off both ends of each of the
four 1 x 4’s. (Figure 2)
E
2. Pre-drill 5∕16” holes across the surface of the leg (A) for the carriage
bolts - carefully measure from the top right corner and over to the
left to the specific measurements in the drawing.
a. 1st hole: 8” from the right and 1 ¾” from the top.
b. 2nd hole: 10” from the right and 1 ¾” from the top.
c. 3rd hole: 20 ½” from the right and 1 ⅝” from the top.
d. Reapeat these holes for the other 3 legs (A)
B
C
A
F
Top Supports (B) and Seat Supports (C):
FIGURE 1
(NOT TO SCALE)
3. For safety, angle cut the sharp corners off of one side of each of
the supports. For the top supports (B) measure 1” from each corner
and cut two 45° angles. For the seat supports (C) measure 1 ¾”
from each corner and cut two 45° angles.
4. For each top support (B), pre-drill 2 holes. Measure 4 ⅛” from the
ends and 1 ⅝” from the top (uncut edge). (Figure 3)
20
2 ”
2”
1 ”
5. For each seat support (C), pre-drill four holes. Measure from each
end. (Figure 3)
a. 1st hole: 6 ½” from the end and 2 ½” from the top
(uncut edge).
b. 2nd hole: 7 ½” from the end and ¾” from the top
(uncut edge).
A
1x 4
23
”
FIGURE 2
4
B
2x 4
1”
7. Place the two legs (A) on top of the supports (B/C) and align the
pre-drilled holes. Make sure that the 30° edge is flush with the
edge of the top support (B).
9. Repeat these steps for the other two legs (A) and supports (B/C)
8”
1 ”
6. On a flat surface, lay one top support (B) above a seat support (C)
with the angle cuts of both pieces on the bottom. (Figure 4)
8. Attach the legs (A) to the supports (B/C) with the carriage bolts.
Use a wrench to lightly secure the bolts with washers and nuts.
”
45°
15
”
1”
C
2x 4
1 ”
45°
”
”
1 ”
6
2
”
”
32”
FIGURE 3
B
C
A
FIGURE 4
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PROJECT: CHILD’S PICNIC TABLE
Center Brace (D):
B
10. Attach the center brace (D) to the assembled side supports
(A/B/C). Pre-drill two holes through the center of each top support
(B) and into the ends of the center brace (D).
D
Note: Make sure the legs (A) are on the outside and that the brace
(D) is flush with the edge of the top support (B). (Figure 5)
C
Tip: Clamp and assembled side to your work surface for ease of
drilling
FIGURE 5
Table Top Boards:
A
11. Stand the table upright to attach the table top boards (E).
(Figure 6)
12. Center the middle table top board (E) across the top supports (B),
leaving an equal overhang on both ends. Pre-drill two holes on
each end through the table top board (E) and into the top supports
(B); attach with deck screws.
45o Angle
13. Cut two 45° angles from one side of the remaining top boards (E).
Place the other table boards (E) on each side of the center board
(E) with the cut angles on the outside.
E
B
14. Pre-drill two holes on each end of the boards (E), through the
table top board (E) and into the top supports (B); attach with deck
screws. Be sure that all holes are in a straight line.
C
Tip: A combination square can be used as a straight edge.
Seat Boards:
FIGURE 6
A
15. For safety, cut a 45° angle off all 4 edges of each seat board (F).
16. Place the seat boards (F) across the seat supports (C), leaving
about a 1” overhang over the seat supports (C), aligning them with
the table top boards (E). (Figure 7)
17. Pre-drill two holes through each end of the seat boards (F) and
into the seat supports below (C).
Finishing:
E
B
45o Angle
18. Sand rough edges in preparation for staining.
19. Apply Olympic MAXIMUM Semi-Transparent or Solid Color Stain
according to label instructions.
®
20. Allow 24 hours to dry.
®
C
A
F
FIGURE 7
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