DIY: How to Build a Picnic Table Using Screws

Looking to enhance your outdoor space? Make the most of meals and get-togethers in your yard by adding a picnic bench — a great, low-cost project that will give you extra seating and table space for barbecues, dinners and parties.

Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive® SDWS FRAMING Screw built picnic table
Simpson Strong-Tie SDW Exterior Screw Fastener built picnic table

Gather family and friends to enjoy food, games and togetherness with you at this impressive picnic table.    

Fastener Only Built Picnic Table
Fastener Only Built Picnic Table

Download the plans for this DIY Picnic Table here.

All of the materials you’ll need for this project are listed below.

Structural Framing Schedule 

Lumber Measuremens 

  • 2×4 x 8’ (Quantity 4) 
  • 2×6 x 8’ (Quantity 4) 
  • 2×8 x 8’ (Quantity 4) 
  • 6×6 x 8’ (Quantity 3) 

Connectors Schedule 

Model: SDWS16300 

Name: Strong-Drive® SDWS FRAMING Screw 

Count: 72 

Model: SDWS22800DB 

Name: Strong-Drive® SDWS TIMBER Screw (Exterior Grade)  

Count: 32 

Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive® SDWS TIMBER Screw built picnic table
Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive® SDWS TIMBER Screw built picnic table

Find more do-it-yourself project plans at strongtie.com/diy.

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