Reader Showcase // Tahoe-Dude's Chesapeake Picnic Pable and Benches
Wonderful set of plans. Easy to follow. Easy to modify if you need to, as I did in my case. Results are very pleasing.
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Estimated Cost
Eh, about $175, give or take
Length of Time
About 4 Weekends plus a little after work a few nights for sanding and staining.
ModificationsWell, there are a couple....
1. I don't like that the crossing legs on both the benches and the table were actually cut in half and attached. Therefore, I cut dado cuts into both cross pieces, glued and screwed them together for added stability.
2. My wife is an Italian and likes to have big meals with lots of peeps. Therefore, I modified the plans to push the table and benches to 8ft long rather than the original plan which is 6ft. I used a little flair in the center of the table to add the additional 2ft and break up the long lines that 8ft boards would have created. In doing so, I had to add some additional bracing on the underside to make it a bit more sturdy to support the extra length. But I didn't have to add a center support leg system.
Lumber UsedDouglas Fur
Finishing TechniqueI used the same finish as the builder John because I like the way his photos turned out. I was not disappointed in the least. Two coats of Behr transparent weatherproofing all in one finish. Cedar natural tone
BuildBuild Retailer PotteryBarn Type Outdoor Furniture Seating Benches Tables Dining Tables Skill Level Intermediate Collections Chesapeake Collection Cost $150-$200 Room Outside Dining Style Chateau Traditional Coastal Farmhouse Global Modern Tools Drill Table Saw Kreg Jig Miter Saw Showcase
