Small Table Plans

This diy article is about free small table plans. Building a small table is a fun woodworking project, as you have the opportunity to use several woodworking techniques and save some a significant amount of money. Taking into account that we speak of a small-sized table you can get the job done even with scrap lumber, provided it’s a good condition. In this article, we show you the steps you have to follow in order to build a basic picnic table, along with the tools and material required to obtain a professional result.

The materials used for this project are an essential part, therefore you should choose quality solid wood. Therefore, check the lumber with great care, making sure the boards are perfectly straight and don’t have any visible flaws. If you plan to use it as a patio or deck table, we recommend you to buy solid wood designed for outdoor use: cedar, redwood or pressure-treated lumber.

Cut the wooden components with great care, making sure their ends are perfectly straight and accurate. Therefore, we recommend you to use a jigsaw for the curved cuts and a miter saw for the straight cuts. Nevertheless, use a proper blade, otherwise you might not obtain a neat result. Measure every component twice before performing the cuts, to ensure they fit perfectly. You could add wood glue on the components, before driving in the screws, to enhance the bond.

 

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In order to build a small table, you needs the following:

 

Materials

 

Tools

 

Tips

  • Pre-drill holes in the wooden components, before driving in the screws
  • Smooth the edges of the components, by using a router

 

Time

  • One day

 

 

Small table plans free

Small Table Plans

Small Table Plans

 

Building a small table is simple, if you use the right plans, techniques and materials. As you can see in the image, you should build several wooden components and lock them together with several screws.

As in the case of any woodworking project, you should take accurate measurements and cut the lumber with proper tools, having a sharp blade (miter saw, jigsaw, handsaw).

 

Table foot plans

Table foot plans

 

The first step of the project is to build the feet of the small table. Therefore, use 2×6 lumber and cut it out, using our free plans. In order to draw the cut lines, you have to use a pencil, a framing square and a round object. Use anything that has a nice curvy shape, starting with a bucket up to a plate.

Smart Tip: In order to cut the components properly, use a jigsaw with a sharp blade. Follow the contour, otherwise the components won’t be symmetrical.

 

Building the legs of the table

Building the legs of the table

 

Next, continue the project by building the legs of the table and attaching them to the wooden feet. You can use both 1×6 or 2×6 lumber, according to weight it has to support and to its location. Drill holes trough the components and insert carriage bolts.

Nevertheless, if you want to obtain a neat look and hide the head of the bolts, insert 2-3” wood screws trough the interior faces of the legs.

 

Installing the support elements

Installing the support elements

 

Afterwards, build the wooden support and lock them into position with 3 screws on each side. Build the supports of the table top from 1×2 lumber and level them properly, before inserting the screws.

Smart Tip: Try to pre-drill holes before inserting the screws, to prevent wood from splitting. Leave at least 1/2” from the edges of the boards and make sure you make the holes symmetrically.

 

Installing the top of the table

Installing the top of the table

 

The next step of the project is to build the top of the small table. Therefore, use 2×4 slats and install them to the supports. Place the slats equally spaced (leave 4/10” between the boards) and align them at both ends, before driving in the screws trough the wooden support.

Smart Tip: We recommend you to insert the screws trough the supports in the 1x4s, to hide the screw heads.

 

Installing the wooden braces

Installing the wooden braces

 

After installing the top of the small picnic table, you need to reinforce it with several 1×4 braces. These wooden components will keep the legs locked together and will increase the rigidity of the table. Setback the braces 1/2” at both ends.

Work with great care and attention, making sure you plumb the braces at both ends. In addition, drill pilot holes before driving in the wood screws, to avoid wood from splitting.

 

Small table plans free

Small table plans free

 

After you have built the components of the table, round their edges with a router and 1/4” bit. In this manner, the exposed edges would have a nice look. Sand the components with medium-grit sandpaper and apply several coats of protective paint over the whole surface.

Smart Tip: You can adjust the size of the table and still build a durable project, if you follow our tips and use the right woodworking techniques.

 

 

Thank you for reading our article about free small table plans and we recommend you to check out the rest of our projects. Don’t forget to share our plans with your friends, by using the social media widgets.




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