Easy Outdoor Table

Description

Easy 10 person outdoor table plans: four 2x12s on a 4×4 base

I designed this table on a trip to my parents’ place in Florida. Their patio needed one table that could seat my family, my brother’s and my parents, all ten of us, and I didn’t have a shop or much time. So I kept it simple: four 2x12s make the top, and 4×4 legs with 2×4 aprons and stretchers make the base, all joined with XL pocket screws. It’s about a day of work with a drill, a saw and a pocket hole jig, and it’s been the family gathering spot ever since.

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What you get

• Printable PDF plan, instant download
• Full dimensions
• Board-by-board cut list
• Dimensioned diagrams for both assembly steps: the base and the top
• Tools and lumber shopping list

Specs

• Overall size: 119″ long x 45-3/4″ wide x 30″ tall
• Seats: 10 people
• Build time: 1 day
• Skill level: Beginner
• Estimated lumber cost: $150 to $200

Lumber you’ll need

• 4 boards, 2x12x10′ (top)
• 2 boards, 2x4x10′ plus 2 boards, 2x4x8′ (aprons and stretchers)
• 2 posts, 4x4x8′ (legs)

Hardware and supplies

• 2-1/2″ Kreg XL pocket screws
• Exterior deck stain (I used Behr semi-transparent in Wood Chip)

Tools you’ll need

• Kreg XL pocket hole jig (the whole base is XL pocket-screwed)
• Drill/driver
• Miter saw or circular saw
• Tape measure, pencil and safety gear

Common questions

Can it live outside? Yes, with a finish. The lumber is kiln-dried, not treated, so stain it. I stained every board right after cutting, before assembly, so every face got covered.

Should the top boards be gapped? Yes. I built mine tight and wish I’d left 1/4″ between the 2x12s so rain drains off.

Is there a smaller version? Not of this one. If 119″ is too much table, my Outdoor Table plans come in 4, 6, 8 and 10 person lengths.

Want to see the build first? The full walkthrough and video are on the blog: easy 10 person outdoor table. Still deciding? Compare all our outdoor table plans.