Repurposed Table and Chairs

Hi,

So, remember Darcie's great backyard? Well, with the fourth of July holiday fast approaching, and a great party planned in Darcie's backyard, with fireworks included we wanted to share with you a project that Darcie and Al completed with just some scrap wood and hardware.

Isn't it great.

The table is very ideal for the outdoors, its heavy and solid which makes it perfect for the uneven ground and the wood had already been treated so it can withstand this crazy spring weather we are having.

Materials:

A. 6  4x4 boards measuring 78 1/2 inches for table top
B. 2  4x4 boards measuring 71 1/4 inches for table top
C. 4  4x4 boards measuring 28 inches for table legs

2 1/2 inch threaded rods measuring 29 inches long
4 sets of 1/2 inch washers, nuts and locking washers to fit rod ends
8 1/2 inch stove bolts measuring 8 inches long

Step One:  drill 5/8 inch holes thru the 6 long boards (A) 20 inches from each 
end

Step Two:  drill 5/8 inch holes thru the 2 long boards (B) 16 1/2 inches from 
each end

Step Three:  Assemble table top by lining up boards in this order:  A, B, A, A, 
A,A, B, A and running the threaded rods thru each board and lightly secure with 
a set of washers and nuts

Step Four:  Place table top right side down on the ground, place leg pieces (C) 
in the corresponding spaces. Lightly secure with stove bolts on both sides of 
table top   

Step Five:  Use wood glue on all joining surfaces and completely secure all 
bolts, nuts, etc.  

The wood we used was ‘rescued’ from some shipping crates.  We chose to leave the
wood rough for a real country flavor but you could easily finish top.  I think 
it might look really great painted black or green.  We use it for a serving table 
at parties and for backyard picnics with an unmatched set of wooden chairs 
painted different shades of green.

 the collection of small baskets were collected over time at flea markets and the Habitat Store.  

Average cost 50 cents.

                    

- E & D