This design was built and created by Angela Marie from Angela Marie Made, and it perfectly complements your outdoor furniture set.
Materials:
- 4 – 2×3 lumber (8ft)
- 3 – 1×4 lumber (for slats)
- Wood glue
- 2 1/2″ outdoor screws
- 1 1/4″ Kreg screws
- Wood filler
- Stain (Valspar Semi-Transparent Exterior Stain in Pine Bark)
Tools:
- Miter saw
- Kreg jig
- Brad nailer
- Clamps
- Drill
Step 1: Make the Initial Cuts
Using a miter saw, cut four 2x3s at a 45-degree angle for the table top frame. Then cut six 2x3s for the table legs with straight zero-degree cuts.
Step 2: Assemble the Top Frame
Use a Kreg jig to add one pocket hole on each side of two 2x3s with 45-degree cuts. Add waterproof wood glue between one of the two boards with a pocket hole and one without. Clamp them down together to your work surface and use a brad nailer to secure the boards. Then, add a 2 1/2 inch outdoor screw into the pocket hole. Repeat this for the other three sides to complete the frame.
Step 3: Add the Slat Boards
Measure the distance between the side frames and cut three 1x4s to this size. Adjust your Kreg jig settings for 3/4 inch thick wood and add two pocket holes to each end of the 1×4 boards. Attach the slat boards to the frame with a half-inch gap between them using 1 1/4 inch outdoor screws.
Step 4: Assemble the Legs
Adjust the Kreg jig settings for 1 1/2 inch thick wood and add two pocket holes on both sides of two of the leg boards. Mark 3 1/2 inches up from the bottom of the two leg boards without pocket holes, and attach the boards with pocket holes at this mark using 2 1/2 inch screws and wood glue. Repeat this process for the second leg.
Step 5: Attach the Legs to the Tabletop
Attach one of the legs to the table top with waterproof wood glue and a 2 1/2 inch deck screw. Make sure to countersink the screws beneath the wood surface so you can fill them with wood filler later. Repeat this step for the other leg.
Step 6: Finish the Table
Fill any screw and nail holes with wood filler and sand down any joints that don’t sit flush. Finally, stain your outdoor side table with Valspar Semi-Transparent Exterior Stain in Pine Bark, using a foam brush for hard-to-reach areas.
Thank you for following along with this project! Happy building!