Build Easy Folding Picnic Table

The clip on actually adds somewhat to back comfort and depending on taste gives the bench more appeal.

Build easy folding picnic table.

Make a 60 degree bevel at each end. Drill holes into the slats with a combination countersink bit. Separate each pair of bench slats with 1 4 inch spacers. An outside floor structure comprising of posts bearers joists and decking.

Cut the components to size and then assemble the frame with 2 1 2 pocket screws. Plans and step by step instructions on how to build a 1 piece folding picnic table. Clamp each assembly together. Folding picnic table plans table to bench.

Folding picnic table made solely out of 2 4 lumber this model also has an optional clip on piece that adds to the height of the backrest when the unit is in bench mode. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the 11 3 4 components. The table slats will have a 1 1 2 overhang on the sides. The first step of the project is to build the seat frame for the folding picnic table.

Gap the table slats about 1 4 gap and install as shown above using 2 1 2 deck screws. Make sure the corners are square and insert 2 1 2 screws to lock them together tightly. Bring both pieces together to form the table. Place the bench cleats at the center of the bench.

From picnic table to bench seat a seat that is lacking a divider. Cut eight 2 4 s to 6 long. There are 19 pages in the downloadable pdf file. 8 2 1 2 inch.

This compact one piece folding picnic table can be neatly folded back into a single bench seat and tucked away in a corner of the deck a flat floored roofless area adjoining a house.