How Do You Make An Octagon Wooden Picnic Table?
Making your own picnic table can save you a lot of money. If you have a large family or entertain frequently, make an octagonal picnic table, since it seats more people. Although the octagonal design is a little more challenging than typical rectangular or round tables, once you are ready to assemble the table, you will see that it fits together easily, like pieces in a puzzle. Put the ten 2-by-6 boards on your work table. Cut eight pieces measuring 38-3/8 inches, eight pieces measuring 33-3/8 inches, eight pieces measuring 25 inches, eight pieces measuring 20 inches, eight pieces measuring 15 inches, eight pieces measuring 10 inches and eight pieces measuring 5 inches. Set all 56 smaller pieces aside. Put the ten 2-by-4 boards on your worktable. Cut one piece measuring 99 inches, one piece measuring 64 inches, two pieces measuring 48-1/2 inches, four pieces measuring 48-1/8 inches, two pieces measuring 31 inches, eight pieces measuring 32-1/4 inches and four pieces measuring 30-5/8 in
