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Years ago I saw picnic table/benches like these at my Brother in Law’s family cabin. I thought they were the coolest thing and perfect for family gatherings. During eating times, you can slide 2 benches together to make picnic tables. When you want to sit around and chat, flip the top over and you have two cute comfortable benches.
I decided to make a set for my backyard and I’m excited to use them this summer. One picnic table/bench set cost me about $80 to make, so very affordable. You’ll need a compound miter saw, drill and Kreg pocket hole jig K5 (a R3 will work too) to build it.
Check out how simple it is to use.
I was a little concerned that on uneven terrain, like grass, the table tops might not line up perfectly. To solve this problem, I included tabs that fit together and hold the table tops even with one another. The tab are definitely an optional feature and can be cut flush, if you don’t want them.
I stained my picnic table with Varathane Vintage Aqua wood stain, to add some much needed color to my backyard. You’ll want to protect the wood with an outdoor protector, like outdoor polyurethane or an exterior paint.
I’ve teamed up again with Buildsomething.com to bring you the plans. Buildsomething is Kreg’s new DIY project plan site with hundreds of free plans. BuildSomething is a great community resource for woodworkers and DIY’ers, that may not have a site of their own, to share the plans they’ve created online. Shared plans don’t have to be computer generated, even hand sketches will work.
Get the free plans for this Convertible Picnic Table and Bench Combo at Buildsomething.com
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Amy this is the coolest thing EVER!! You seriously rocked it, and I love the color!
Holy crap this is so totally beyond fabulous! I’ve seen other versions, but this one is WAAAY cooler! I’m featuring you at my party next week (yeah.. a little early but that is because it is so freakin’ cool!)
Thanks so much Kim!!!
This is such an amazing idea! My hubby and I are planning to buy a home this year and this will be on my DIY home projects list for sure. 🙂
This is so unique! I would have never thought to do this. Keep up the good work!
Wow! Genious!
Amazing convertible picnic table. I love the color too!
I have designed and built projects like this one. This is a great design. I want to make my next one like yours. Thanks for sharing.
Que idea tan buena, genial ahora solo me falta un manitas con ganas de trabajar,una pena que yo no sea capaz como antes porque sin duda sería mi próximo proyecto
Cute picnic table, but it would be very difficult to get in or out of if four people were seated.
Thanks. It will easily fit 4 people.
Hello, how or where can I obtain the plans?
The plans are at https://www.buildsomething.com/plans/P5DAC6A8E2D6C2FA7/ConvertiblePicnicTableandBench
This table is amazing! Great idea. Have you thought of a kid’s sized version?
That’s a great idea, I’ll have to get on that.
I would like to buy this table bench
Is there any place, where I can buy it?
I live in Mc Kinney tx.
The plastic-type benches are for sale on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1T7rKy3
I’m not sure where you can by the wood version.
Would love plans for the convertible picnic table / benches.
The free plans are here https://www.buildsomething.com/plans/P5DAC6A8E2D6C2FA7/ConvertiblePicnicTableandBench
Happy Building!
I would prefer having the angle of the cut along with the measured length of the long side. Also the
size of the stock. 2 X 6, 2 X 8 or 2 X 10, etc.
Absolutely cool and I love it, will definitely try it
Do you have to make both side or can you use them individually?
I haven’t done it, but I think you can use them individually. I’m not sure how much the top can hold individually if people aren’t sitting on the bench.
I’m sorry if it was mentioned and I somehow missed it, but did you use pressure treated or just standard lumber?
Thanks!
I used standard lumber.
Amy,
Thank you so much for sharing these plans! I built this as a birthday present for my parents-in-law. They live on a small lake in a small cottage, but they like to entertain. These benches were perfect! We will enjoy these for many years to come, thanks so much again!
Take care,
Joey
I found your plans on build something.com well I found a problem on the cut list. On the cut list the legs are to be cut 1.5 x 5.5 x 18.5 inches long yet on the cut list diagram the legs are 1.5 x 5.5 x 18 1/8 which is the correct measurement.
18 1/8″ (18 1/2″ is a typo)