Want to build better outdoor furniture? Over the twenty years I've been building, maintaining, and enjoying my own outdoor furniture, I've learned a few tips that can help build longer lasting furniture.
Attach two legs to an apron, two deck screws per joint. Repeat for second leg set.
Screw a breadboard end to the top of the leg set built in previous step, attaching to both legs and apron with deck screws. Repeat for second leg set.
Build the table base with long aprons and remaining short aprons, attaching with deck screws. Center the middle support on long aprons.
Raise table support up off workbench on scrap 2x4 boards. Attach legs to end aprons with deck screws. Use at least six screws per side.
Thu, 06/09/2016 - 18:21
I am glad I was your inspiration for the coffee table ;)
Tue, 06/21/2016 - 10:27
I just love this! I'm planning to build all of this next week but I wondered if the back was comfortable with the back and arm rests being the same height.
Fri, 07/01/2016 - 01:44
Amazing design thank you for share this.
Tue, 07/04/2017 - 20:06
What product did you use to finish this table and your sectional?
Tue, 04/30/2019 - 08:07
Which penetrating transulcent exterior siding and decking stain did you use? And what color?
I made the outdoor sectional sofa last summer and did not apply any stain. and it's weathered a Michigan winter just fine. But would like to finish it now so it looks more polished (and add some protection).
About to make this 2x4 Coffee Table to complete the set!
Aaaaand. thinking of making the outdoor farmhouse table with built in coolers. :)
Love all your content, designs, plans and videos. Keep being awesome!
Wed, 06/19/2019 - 13:02
My first ever DIY project and it took less than 2 hours! Thx for making it easy to follow.
Fri, 05/29/2020 - 20:58
Very easy to follow plan. Love the finished product. Plan to shrink the length and make a matching end table. Would share the brag photo but I’m seeing Access Denied.
Fri, 07/03/2020 - 16:47
Hi Ana, we built this table to go with the sectional and we love both. However, after we put the table together all the wood warped/twisted and now one leg sits 1.5 inch in the air.
Do you have any advise on how to fix this problem? One note, we used deck stain to seal it.
Mon, 05/03/2021 - 04:53
If the legs are 2" thick and the end aprons are 20-1/2", surely that makes the overall width of the table 24-1/2", not 23-1/2". Or have I missed something?
Fri, 05/07/2021 - 18:30
3/4” does not work so make sure you space your top boards before you attach.
Mon, 06/21/2021 - 12:53
Made this to match the Outdoor Sofa from the Modern Comfort Collection. I shortened the length a bit to better my space and used pocket holes/screws to hide the screws. Doing this allowed me to omit the extra box frame on the underside of the table. Turned out as expected. Excellent!
