Build Easy Folding Picnic Table

Folding picnic table plans table to bench.
Build easy folding picnic table. Clamp each assembly together. Cut eight 2 4 s to 6 long. The clip on actually adds somewhat to back comfort and depending on taste gives the bench more appeal. Drill holes into the slats with a combination countersink bit.
8 2 1 2 inch. A long seat for two or more persons in one easy move. Folding picnic table made solely out of 2 4 lumber this model also has an optional clip on piece that adds to the height of the backrest when the unit is in bench mode. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the 11 3 4 components.
An outside floor structure comprising of posts bearers joists and decking. Separate each pair of bench slats with 1 4 inch spacers. Cut the components to size and then assemble the frame with 2 1 2 pocket screws. Make sure the corners are square and insert 2 1 2 screws to lock them together tightly.
Gap the table slats about 1 4 gap and install as shown above using 2 1 2 deck screws. This compact one piece folding picnic table can be neatly folded back into a single bench seat and tucked away in a corner of the deck a flat floored roofless area adjoining a house. There are 19 pages in the downloadable pdf file. This detailed plan set with step by step instructions is in both metricmillimeter measurements.
The table slats will have a 1 1 2 overhang on the sides. Make a 60 degree bevel at each end. Plans and step by step instructions on how to build a 1 piece folding picnic table. The first step of the project is to build the seat frame for the folding picnic table.
Place the bench cleats at the center of the bench.