Simple $20 DIY Outdoor Dining Table

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Learn how to make a simple DIY outdoor dining table with full plans, tutorial, and video. This DIY Outdoor table uses only structural 2×4 and 2×6 lumber and costs $20!

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supplies needed

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Step 1 – MAKE CUTS AND POCKET HOLES

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Step 2 – BUILD THE TOP

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Step 3 – BUILD THE LEG FRAME

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Step 4 – ATTACH TOP TO THE LEG FRAME

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Simple $20 DIY Outdoor Dining Table

Learn how to make a simple DIY outdoor dining table with full plans, tutorial, and video. This DIY Outdoor table uses only structural 2×4 and 2×6 lumber and costs $20!

supplies needed

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Lumber

Kreg jig

Exterior 2 ½” pocket hole screws

Exterior wood glue

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Miter saw

Power drill

Step 1 – MAKE CUTS AND POCKET HOLES

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Make all the cuts per the cut list in the printable plans.

Step 2 – BUILD THE TOP

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The top is built using 2×6 slats with 2x4s on both sides as breadboard ends. Here are a few tips to build it

Step 3 – BUILD THE LEG FRAME

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Join the aprons and the legs to create the two sides of the leg frame.

Step 4 – ATTACH TOP TO THE LEG FRAME

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Lay the top on a clean surface like cardboard or drop cloth to prevent any scratches.

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