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DIY Outdoor Table for $40

Build this DIY outdoor coffee table with only four 2x6 boards and under $40 in lumber. This easy outdoor furniture project is sturdy, budget-friendly, and perfect for a patio set. Click here for the full set of free printable plans with the shopping list!

Equipment

  • Drill
  • Miter Saw
  • Kreg Jig
  • Sander
  • Kreg Project Blocks
  • Tape Measure
  • Paint Roller

Ingredients

  • 4 2x6x8 Framing Lumber
  • 2 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws
  • Wood Glue
  • Wood Filler
  • Sanding Pads (80, 120 and 220-grit)
  • Interior/exterior cabinet and furniture paint

Instructions

  • Cut List

Attach the Planked Top Boards to the Breadboards

  • Start by cutting the planked top boards and breadboard pieces to size. Drill 1 1/2″ pocket holes at both ends of each planked board. Attach the planks to the breadboard pieces using 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Attach the Legs

  • Next, cut the leg pieces to size. Drill 1 1/2″ pocket holes on one end of each leg piece. Attach the legs to the breadboard pieces using 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Attach the Runners

  • Next, cut the runners to size and drill 1 1/2″ pocket holes at both ends of each runner. Attach the runners between the legs using 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws and wood glue. I attached mine 2 1/2″ from the bottom of each leg.

The Finish

  • Fill any exposed pocket holes, sand the entire coffee table down and add an outdoor finish!
    Make it your own and be sure to share your builds on social media and use #shanty2chic so we can share them too!
    Happy Building!