This outdoor wood patio bench coffee table is a great addition to the sectional in the image. Free plans are available.
The table is made from 2x4s that are typically available in any hardware store.
The top of the table has small drain slits to allow for water to pass through during rain. A cover is recommended during the winter or rain season.
Total cost in lumber is about $25 and about you will also need about $25 in material cost.
Time to build
4 hours
Total cost of build
$50
Skill level required
Intermediate
Download the PDF plans
Outdoor wood patio table
What is included in the PDF download?
Easy to read step by step instructions
Material list
Cut list
Tools needed
3D illustrations
Recommend tools for this project
- Saw (miter saw recommended for precision cuts)
- Drill
- Impact driver with bit for screws
- GRIP Clamps
- Sander
- wood countersink drill bit
Cut list and material list
Available with purchase of PDF plans.
Step 1
precut all your wood pieces into the following dimensions:
- (5) 2in x 4in x 22.5in
- (2) 2in x 4in x 25.5in
- (4) 2in x 4in x 16.5in
- (9) 2in x 4in x 41in
You can cut the 2x4x8s into the 41-in pieces. Each 2x4x8 will yield 2 41-in pieces. Next call all the other remaining pieces
I try to make sure that the most beautiful pieces are the 41-in and 25.5-in pieces. These will be the tabletop.
Step 2
Start by placing the 16.5-in pieces and the 22.5-in piece into place as show in the diagram. Predrill the holes with a countersink drill bit.
Step 3
Next, apply glue to all areas of the 22.5-in piece that will contact with the 16.5-in pieces. Screw in the screws.
Repeat step 2-3 again to make a second set of legs for the table.
Step 4
Next, put together the pieces that will make up the frame as shown. Predrill, glue, and put in the screws.
Step 5
Next, attach the frame to the legs. You will need to use 8 screws to do this. Make sure that you use plenty of glue and spread it to all the areas that will be in contact.
I use wood grips to help clamp down the frame to the legs. Working with clamps not only helps to make the work easier but the finished result is neater as well.
Tip: when putting in the screws make sure you do not go too deep. They will pierce through the other side.
Step 6
In this step attach the frame and legs to the second pair of legs. Again, apply glue, predrill, and use at least 8 screws.
Having help to balance the pieces is great. If you don’t have help, then use wood clamps.
Step 7
Next, place two 25.5-in pieces onto the edges. Predrill the holes, apply glue along the entire side that will make contact, and put in the screws.
Tip: make sure that these are straight and very well aligned with the edges. If they are not aligned, then putting in the decking pieces may be difficult.
Step 8
In this step, add two of the 41-in pieces to the two sides as shown. Predrill the holes, add glue, and put in screws.
Step 9
In this step, first predrill all the decking pieces. Then apply glue and space them out evenly. Put in the screws and you are almost done!
Tip: I lay out all the predrilled decking pieces into the correct place first and then pick them up one by one and apply glue. I do this without disturbing the other pieces. In this way I can ensure the spacing is correct and not have a glue mess.
Step 10
Lastly, sand down the whole table. I like to use an orbital sander to take off major imperfections and then I follow up with a fine grit sand disk.
Once this is sanded down you can choose to stain the piece. I highly recommend putting some sort of protection on it as it may be exposed to water, sunlight, cups, spills, etc.
