We built a $2500 Pottery Barn style outdoor table that seats 10 people for $150 in lumber from Lowe’s and all in a single day!
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So, we’re in need of an outdoor table. The problem is my wife, the one that she found was from Pottery Barn and it was $2500. The other issue was was that it was only eight feet long, so it didn’t accommodate 10 people, which we kind of needed to include the whole family out here at the lake. So, I was able to take that design and then I was able to modify it to make it 10 ft long and accommodate 10 people. But also, the kicker is we only use construction grade lumber from the big box stores so that anybody can build it. and will have the plans to do so yourself. The other cool thing is that that construction grade lumber only cost me 150 bucks. So, I’m going to show you exactly how I did it in today’s video. Let’s get started. So, I’ve got this 6×6 and we’re going to be using this as the legs. So, I’ve got to cut it into 30in sections. Ooh, 10 and 1/4 10 ft and 1/4 in. So, we really don’t have much excess to work with here. So, we’ll go ahead and start by cutting this into 30-in sections for the legs. This is actually going to come up through the tabletop. So, that’s why we need it to be a true 30 in. This is going to take a pass on each side. So, we got to flip this guy over. Cut it again. [Music] All right. We’re going to need four of those. [Music] Oh, right on the money. No waste whatsoever. We got four legs. Now, we’re going to be cutting the boards for the tabletop, which are 2x six’s. These are 6x six’s. Everything’s going to match up as far as like the width and whatnot. So, I’m going to start by cutting the the bread boards, we’ll call them, which are the the boards that run the opposite way from the rest of the tabletop. Those are going to be cut at 34 and a/4. So, we’ll cut two of those. Now, what we’ll do is we’ll go ahead and square up the edges or the ends of the board. [Music] Now, I’ve got to cut the rest of these at 107 and 12. [Music] One down. Seven more to go. [Music] So, I don’t know if you saw that, but when I cut that board, the end of it just kind of fell apart like that. That means obviously there’s a weak spot in the middle of the board. So, I’m going to try and cut as much of that out as I can. I don’t have any extra boards, but that was one of those things that I did not see when I was picking it out. Or that’s what I mean right there. So hopefully I got a lot of that out. I think I did, but time will tell. [Music] All right. Now, we’re going to be cutting the skirt boards. But before I start on that, I did want to point out that I am using pressuret treated wood. The reason I’m using that is because we’re out here on a lake in Michigan. It’s going to be getting sun, wind driven rain, even though we are under this porch. It’s going to be out here all winter as well. Some snow, freezing, and all that. So, I wanted to make sure that it lasted for as long as possible. A lot of people will say that you can’t use treated lumber for outdoor furniture, but the new process of treating lumber does not include arsenic. It’s more of a it’s copper that they inject into the one of those types of chemicals or whatever. But what I’m saying is or what I’m getting at is that the EPA actually says that it is okay to build out of treated lumber for outdoor furniture. So, I’m okay with that. Now, dining tables and something that you’re eating off of, some people again have a problem with that. However, I tend to eat off of a plate and not directly on the table. And we are going to be applying a stain to this entire thing just to add some color, but also a protectant to the entire project. So, we’ll be sealing up all the ends and everything. So, that’ll also include another barrier. But right now, I’m going to be cutting the aprons. It’s kind of the substructure for the table to attach the top to and kind of assemble all the legs. And we’re going to start by cutting the longer aprons, which are 108 [Music] Now, one thing that you want to make sure of when you’re cutting treated lumber is I wouldn’t want to be cutting this inside, having a lot of dust floating around and it possibly inhaling that. That’s why I’ve got my miter saw set up outside and the breeze is moving this way. So, it’s going to be taking all that dust away. But when it comes to the chemicals that they use to treat this wood, I would suggest not cutting it inside. Or if you are, make sure you wear a respirator or some of some sort and have some decent air flow. [Music] Now, if you’re dead set on not using treated lumber, some other good options are cedar. Cedar is naturally rot resistant, and you can get it at some of the big box stores, or you could use untreated lumber. Now, untreated lumber is fine as long as you continue to seal it. And that’s probably something that you’re going to need to do annually, especially if it’s open to the elements. And I’m not that good at keeping up with things like that. So, that’s why we’re going with treated lumber. [Music] [Music] Now, for the table top, we’re actually going to be spacing these 2 by sixes by a/4 of an inch all the way around. And that’s just going to allow for wood movement over time with the expansion and contraction, changing of seasons, all that jazz. But it’s also going to allow for drainage. If any water gets on the table, it can just drain through those gaps. made like most outdoor furniture. So, what I’m going to be doing is these 2 by six’s on the end of them. Obviously, they got to be cleaned up. We want them to look good. But, at the end, we’ve got this little eased edge here. So, any of these ends, the ends of the 6×6 legs. We’re just going to put a nice little round over just to kind of match what we’ve got going on this side. You can kind of put these up here and figure out which ones you want to be your top. Obviously, that one’s got ugly knot on the bottom. That one’s kind of chewed up as well. So, we’ll go with these two as the top and just ease these edges. Now, we got some of the boards for the top. Obviously, same kind of thing. You want to pick out which side you want for the top. Looks good. And we’ll just use those edges. If you don’t have a router, you can obviously just use a sander to to ease over these edges. And we will use a sander on the top. But when you’re using a sander on pressuret treated wood, you really need good good ventilation for sure. And a respirator is advised. You don’t want to be inhaling this stuff. [Music] Pop boards are routed and cut to length. Now we just got to clean them up a little bit with some sandpaper and get some stain on everything. Now, I’m going to be staining before we assemble this because I want all the cut ends of the boards. And obviously, since we’re gapping these boards, we want to be able to get in here good on the sides of the boards. So, everything is completely covered with stain, sealed up, ready to go. See if we can get all four. So, same thing with the legs. We’re just going to ease over these edges because again, the tops of these legs are going to be exposed in our table. [Music] All right, so we’re about to stain the lumber. And like I said, we’re going to stain it before we assemble so that we can get in all those gaps and cracks and make sure we seal the ends completely. But we’re going to be staining and sealing in one step with a deck stain. Now, this is a semi-olid deck stain. And the reason we went with that is because it’ll hide most of that pressuret treated lumber look. And it’s also nice because these deck stains, you can get them tinted in about any color you want. So, we’re going to go ahead and get stain on all these boards. And then we’ll move on to the assembly. And because I know some of you are going to ask, the color that we went with for this project is dune gray. So, for the aprons, I’m going to be using the Craig Jig XL. This is just a larger hole size, and that’s going to allow for the almost like a lag screw that will go into the aprons or through the aprons and into the 6×6 legs. So, maybe a little bit more security there. [Music] And now I’m going to switch over to the this is just the 720 Craig jig. And the nice thing about this is it’s got, you know, it kind of holds everything for you. It’s got the built-in clamp and everything. But essentially, this is a little bit smaller pocket hole. And this is going to attach this is going the other way through the apron. This is going to attach this board, which is going to be our faux bread board. So, you got to set your stop collar to the the thickness of your wood. Now, what I’m going to do, I’m going to drill three pocket holes evenly spaced. [Music] All right, I’ve got my leg here. Obviously, you kind of want to figure out which sides you want exposed more, which side you want to turn in, but essentially my apron is going to be set in 1 in. And then this board is my breadboard. This has got to be flush with the top. These are the big lag screw deal that I was talking about. These are like four well 4 in long, but they are the XL pocket hole screws. [Music] I’m figuring this out as I go too, by the way. Okay, that didn’t go as intended. Don’t fall over. Don’t fall over. Probably should have clamped that, but honestly, I think I just got lucky. Maybe for the next one, I’ll get a longer clamp, clamp everything together where I want it. Now, again, I’ve designed this whole table so that there is a/4 in gap between all of these boards. Oh, you son of a I put it upside down. Gosh dang it. Just going to drill some pocket holes the other way. my spacing nice and consistent. Now, the other thing is since this breadboard is not going to be attached to anything on this side, I actually need to put another piece of 2×4 in here and then connect that to that. So, that’s what I’m going to do now. I’m going to drill a couple more of these XL pocket holes. basically do the whole thing over again and put one in a little bit closer to support this side of the boards. [Music] [Music] Okay, let’s see if I can get this right this time. There we go. Well, I will say those screws are pretty good. Okay, one side, one end is done. Man, that looks pretty good. Oh, this is going to be a heavy table. My apron, my faux breadboard, and big old 6×6 legs. Now, we do it all over again. So, this is where this turns into a twoperson project. I’ve already gone ahead and drilled my pocket holes in the end of this board. You don’t really have to get it lined up perfectly right now. I’m going to attach this side first. I guess I need my screws and my drill. Why don’t you go hold that side? Thank you. We’re going to use these leg screws again. Big old 4 inch. Please be in the right spot. All right. Now, let’s throw one of these boards up there and just make sure I got it at the right height. Okay. Okay. Yeah. All right. Well, I was actually worried about the weight of it when I was designing it with the big 6x six’s and 2 by sixes. So, I ran it through a calculator of like how much this stuff should weigh. And I think at the end of the day, it’s going to be like 300 lb, which is pretty heavy. Obviously, it’s going to take a few people to to move, but it’s like hurricane resistant, you know. All right, let’s do the other one. Oh yeah, she’s solid. I was worried about this thing wobbling with just these aprons are basically the only thing that are holding the ends together. But man, those screws are something else. These are the stringers that are going to go in between these two aprons and support all of the top. So, what I’m going to do now is drill the pocket holes in both ends of these. Put a couple of them in there or wedge them in there. And then I need to figure out where the pocket holes are going to go for each board on the top since they’re all independent and gapped. So I think and I’ll have this in in the plans. I’ll put measurements in there so that anybody that is building this doesn’t have to go through this process. All right. So essentially, okay, this is when having my foreman would be nice. [Music] See, the issue I was having is that here’s the pocket holes for the aprons. And um I was screwing these basically into the same spot. You can kind of see the screw holes, but there’s, you know, I’ve already drilled out a bunch of that wood. So, I actually ended up having to space these out a little bit further than I wanted, but I think it will still be fine. We’ll go ahead and put one at the other end. And then we’ll start putting some boards on there and get an idea of the spacing. But I think I’ve got it figured out. I went ahead and drilled some in that one. [Music] So, this is our table. It cost us 150 bucks in lumber and about a day to build it. If you guys like it as much as we do and you want to build one yourself, we’ll have a link to the plans in the description. As always, until next time, be safe and happy building.
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OF COURSE, you use plates and don't eat off the table! We are from Michigan, NOT OHIO!
GO BLUE!
Gross, in need to start making videos because dam. Engineers always think everything will be easy. He does seem like a really nice guy though.
Beautiful table and beautiful view!
I see you didn’t add a second 2×4 on the length of the table (skirt?). Any early issues with leg wobble? Seems like an easy add for strength all around?
Was the bread board second 2×4 only added to prevent it from wobbling?
Love the build … will grab some 6×6 in next week weeks for my own!!
looks like you're going the wrong way with your router
As an alternative to PT, consider getting regular wood and torching it. Some call it shou sugi ban or yaki sugi. After torching it, we power wash the ash away and finish it with linseed oil. Gives it a softened, variegated appearance. Nice byproduct of the process is it removes the need for most sanding or other finish work.
Guessing the catalog table was cedar, which is a big part of the difference in the costs.
Awesome job looks good👍
These videos people put up make no sense. If the table is $150 to make, it isn’t $2500. It’s $150 because the materials are cheaper. Unless the materials were stolen. So it isn’t a $2500 dollar table made for $150. That would be logically impossible. To make a cheaper table or floor well you wouldn’t use expensive material like oak.
Ok so you built a $150 table but we need to buy hundreds of dollars of jigs?
Of all the things that can kill you these days i wouldnt be worried about eating food of a bit of wood 😂
300 lbs is not hurricane resistant. If a hurricane can toss 2000+ lbs vehicles like match sticks, I don’t imagine this table will be a “match” for a hurricane. Cheers to testing that theory out. Nice table! My next project… after I get the chairs all completed this season.
So here is a guy providing a great video on a DIY outdoor table, great explanations and honest mistakes. So why do the so called ‘experts’ always feel the need to comment. Be it arsenic, not using the right wood , how to use a router or the perils of using pocket screws.
It cost $150 plus fixings and time. If it lasts 2 years or 10 it really doesn’t matter. It’s a great project that any diyer can do. To the experts, get over it!
Great idea, nice build….the safety sandals are nice "summer" touch.
Looks like you lost some weight. Good for you.
definitely not the best footwear, especially if something like 11:06 happens
My experience with pressure treated lumber and even cedar from the big box stores is the high moisture in the lumber. It always shrinks. The treated lumber seems more prone to bows, twist or cracks and splits. I try to let it acclimate in my garage out of direct sunlight. Buy a little extra lumber for those pieces that want to turn into a spiral 😂
Nice build. I smashed the like and subscribe for ya!
The table looks great! Assembly looks doable for the average Jane too! Now, maybe some matching benches??
This is gorgeous and just my style. Thanks for sharing everything!
I love that you're real!
anyone have the pottery barn link?
In the beginning of your video you mention that you were aiming for a height of 30" and that that would be very tight (I guess 10 foot material :). When we built our kitchen-table we had no material shortage, we deliberated long and hard, measured many other tables and settled for 29". Now you are a tall guy, but I am still 6' tall and that 29" height is very comfortable for me.
The other thing is our boards for the table-top were after planing 7" wide. We made a square table of 49×49" which easily sits eight people. Stole that idea once in a restaurant, for us it worked out well. Square tables are nice because the conversations can go anywhere.
Very nice table. I've made some perfectly functional and nice furniture from construction timber. It isn’t going to become the antique of the future, but it will see me out.
super nice! Thanks for sharing!!!
Good job buddy.
not wearing flip flops with power tools increases productivity and is easier on woodworkers watching the video
Just wanted to tell you I had an interesting thing at Home Depot two weeks ago and I went to buy a 5 x 5 8 foot pressure treated post and I needed them to cut it in half because I have to bury a foot of it and have 3 foot up on top so that I can put at a retractable ?hose reel on it with 100 feet of hose that could potentially get heavy and you want that extra strength .I said just cut it in half. Per the policy they can’t cut Pressure treated lumber. I asked if it would damage the blade & he actually didn’t know. Said it’s company policy. I had to buy a more insect delicious word and I will have to treat myself which I can do. I bought a post to cut it in half and I came home when I got to the parking lot though I wanted to know why they couldn’t cut the pressure treated. You know it because you just said it it is because of the chemicals in the woods sawdust gets into your lungs it is a known carcinogen. When I get to my car, I googled and found this out in less than 10 seconds. I can’t believe nobody took the time to look it up. It makes you look really bad in front of your customers in a big box store like that they should know. I also found out that because I live in California that’s one of the states they don’t do that apparently but some other gentleman told me from Michigan he said that’s not our policy at Home Depot they can cut pressure treated wood so I guess it’s just because our EPA here in California is a real piece of work .I love your table I want one just like it and I’m sending this text to my son.😂😂
You always display exceptionally gifted craftsmanship, which I always appreciate!
I love how you adjusted your plans on the fly when you ran into those screws from the stretcher!
Well done, Sir!
Wonderful video and build. I like the honestly and explanation. Maybe I am missing something, your supports for the top, it looked like, at least the first one that you had to move because of the pocket holes on the skirts, the pocket holes were facing down. did I see that right?
All the weight of the middle section on 8 pocket screws? I am curious to see table stability after 1-2 winters outside….
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LOL, love what you're doing here. However, had to have a huge laugh when the table leg and other materials fell over. Not because they fell over (been there, done that) but because I realized you were wearing your OSHA approved flip-flops. Who needs ten toes anyways, right? 😄😄
Does it wiggle?
good design
Where do you find the plans for this?
The table is nice but the house on the lake and the tractor 👍🏻👍🏻
I KNOW YOU! GREAT VIDEO MAN!
No way I can get that for 150 in the uk 😂
$2500.00? WHAT? stuff like that i used to build for at least 100 bucks w/ hardware. I am considering going back into construction work.
0:10 I've built furniture, and 8 feet does actually accommodate 10 people, if a bit tight. You need 2 feet per person. 4 people per side is 8 feet, plus one at each end.
Still, nice work, and if you have the skills and tools to make the stuff you need to your exact specifications, that is always the way to go!
Google. Can I please have play speed greater than 2x. Even 2x is too slow for this video
"Oh shit I put it upside down!"… me every time I build a picnic table with pocket holes…
I think imma get that XL tho for sure
Hola
Se puede saber el coste de la madera?
En España la madera se vende a precio de oro, al final , te cuesta más cara que comprarla hecha 🥲
You built a 150 dollar table that should be sold for 300. Sweet table
Looks like that heavy table top is only supported by 8 screws?
Nicely done
Great build. Material cost is closer to $300 in Los Angeles
I was always told you have to wait to stain treated lumber. Am I wrong in thinking that?
Great work and nice table. My only concern wold be on the stability of the legs as they seem to be supported only by those screws on the long side vertical boards (the other boards are spaced from the legs). If that is the case, with the weight you are handling, I would add a metal L shape for reinforcement or perhaps a notch on the leg. No matter how long the screws, they will always get loose with people leaning on the table and moving the table around.