I would love any feedback you have. Who really wants to get up to get another beer? I used their LED Strip Lights for this project. 4×6 = 24 inches = 609.6mm. Como te quedo?? Hi, really enjoy your build!! Awesome table as everyone has mentioned! On a side note, this was my first time using theKreg Jig and absolutely love it! We made our version yesterday and it is awesome! Thanks for the great table design, I’m busy building the table, but using your cut list, and not checking properly before submitting, got me into having to have some pieces re-cut. add to it. We LOVE this concrete DIY outdoor dining table we found on ‘Houzz‘, but it didn’t come with a … THANK YOU. Follow the link below to find a post detailing precisely how we build our patio tables with ice chests. People love to drink, eat, and party together. https://www.box.com/files/0/f/0/1/f_8089473062. We hung ours from of garage ceiling using wire so we could do both sides at once. Someone asked the question earlier and I couldn’t find a reply. I will measure my serving bowls for making one side for cold dishes. Ill add better pics later. The first will be the construction of the table and the second will be the finishing instructions. Love this idea, I have an old but well built picnic table that I have been wanting to pitch. Concrete is a great medium to work with because you can make a high end table or counter any thickness, color, or shape you want. Concrete DIY Outdoor Table. any changes you would have liked to have made? When I add up the width using the top side and middle board, 21 inches and the width of the 2 6×2 top long board i get 33 inches wide. What number 2-1/2 and 1-1-4 screws should we use? en estos dias la voy a hacer . Anyone make this table with a hole in the middle for an umbrella? But looks great. The overall dimensions are 32″ X 69.25″ and a height of 30.75″. Perfect for backyard entertaining. Can’t wait until the weather breaks to get started. Alex jumped in and did this for me again; I think he secretly loves sanding. After the wood filler is dry the last step for the main table in to sand down every imperfect surface to prep for the finish. Build an outdoor dining patio table with built-in ice boxes! Due to the modernization of lumber mills, dimensional lumber isn’t the size that it says it is. Ive been wanting to build an outdoor table for a while and I knew if I showed my husband this photo he would totally agree. You can also buy the galvanized buckets already made but may have to change the size of your hole in the center. Using 1-1/4″ screws attach the box support boards to the wooden box. Thank you, this is something great that i can do. After applying it to all the surfaces wipe what little excess is left on the top with a rag. Are those 4×4 posts for legs, or did you go 6×6? My son Christian and I made one table but with only one cooler. Sorry I can’t help out more. I just ran 2 1×2 down the bottom so that the planters could set on that. Teak oil will wear down over time and will need to be recoated after about four years. I like your modifications. My sister once lived there but she and her family now live in the states and visit Norway as her husband is from Oslo. By: Ana White. By: sbowes1. I built my table base using FREE plans from Ana White over at Ana-White.com. Our deck has the sun on it all afternoon and was wondering if the middle board could have a hole cut out for an umbrella. The wood stain comes next. I really wanted this table to be more then just a cooler so I designed lids to cover the coolers when no in use. Next apply wood glue to the ends of the now Kreg Jigged top center boards. We used a test piece beforehand to figure out how long we wanted to stain on to get the color we wanted. I’m not sure if if the 2×4’s would be sturdy enough. Thanks for sharing! -  Designed by Thrive Themes 4 – 1X6 @ 1′ 11-3/4″ (long box side) Please use my plans, I only ask that you link back to my blog whenever you post your creations from my plans. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how much pre-cut lumber they bought in each size? The money you save buying chemicals can go towards buying galvanized buckets. I’m wanting to do the same thing immediately. I only insisted that each one have a threaded rod at the bottom with a washer welded on to make each leg adjustable. I show a couple different methods of how to finish concrete. Here she is, my Country Cooler! Really, what is better than a patio table with a built in cooler! Magical Outdoor Fire Pit Seating Ideas & Area Designs . awesome idea , gunna hav to try it thxs for that …. My son saw these instructions for this picnic table and wants me to build one for him. 12 – 2X4 @ 1′ 11-3/4″ (top center board)” the top long boards do equal 69.25″ however when you add the top side and middle boards with the top center boards (3 @ 7.5″ and 2 @ 23.75) equals 70″. I know you added wood conditioner and things like that, and I figure pressure treated wood would have to wait for at least 5-6 months for wood to dry out. http://tinypic.com/r/6ooeth/5. The idea clicked, why not use planter boxes and instead of having one long one, having 2 short coolers? I would like to see your plan for the table. You can get them from a brewing website for about $2 each. We moved to Norway and the table stayed behind in Seattle. If you don't have pallets and just want to … I thought it wasn’t big enough on the ends, but I like your modification. I suppose most blogger’s aren’t engineers…but seriously! This is done by first counter boring holes then adding wood glue between the attaching surfaces. Your cut list says to cut the ‘top side and middle board’ @ 1’9″, the design calls for 6 top center 2×4’s on each half of the table, and 2 6×2 top long boards. Im also in Calgary and my husband and i are wanting to build this but are very intimidated by it! Dark stained the top but did a driftwood stain on skirts and legs. Thanks so much to this projects Sponsors. Categories DIY, Furniture Tags clever diy ideas, diy patio table, diy patio table with coolers, patio, patio furniture, patio table, patio table with built in coolers Leave a comment Post navigation. Part 1: Table Construction 12 – 2X4 @ 1′ 11-3/4″ (top center board). Patio Table with Built-in Beer/Wine Coolers. I know the legs need to be longer but do I need to change up the legs width? Here is the diagram of the table top. This picture was taken at Medlock Ames’ tasting room. Apparently cedar does nit measure the same as a lot of other common woods. Going back to the drawing board, I played around with the design to incorporate the two planter boxes. Attach the long side board through the pocket holes using 2-1/2″ screws after applying wood glue. The built-in drink coolers in the table keep drinks chilled, or can be used as serving dishes or planter boxes. Can you provide an id and password so I can login to Box.com to see your plans or email them to jackbrown1134 [at] gmail [dot] com? 4 – 1X4 @ 2′ 3-1/2″ (cross beam) Umbrella Stand Hampton. I’m going to have them cut it so I can ensure good cuts and measures but I would have to do a lot of math to figure out pre-cut lumber to the final cut list. You'll want to plan for an open area in the top part of the base no matter what type of base you build. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. I've built a number of concrete counters and tables over the years. Birddog Distributing in an amazing online store with all sorts of cool lighting products. I did find planter boxes that seemed much easier to work with and was happy with the results. Chevron Patterned Dining Table Top. After walking up and down the aisles at Home Depot we came to the gardening department. Ooooo esto si que me gusto!!!!!! This lightly sands the surface to prepare for the next coat. It was summer and I didn’t think about it. 2 – 1X4 @ 5′ 2-1/4″ (outer long skirt) We use it for putting out the food on when entertaining. Put the planter boxes (PB) into place upside down (hole side down). Using the. I too am a Solidworks and Inventor user with so many ideas from this one for around the house. We hit a bump when the tip of the Kreg jig broke, we continue using it until we finished drilling all the holes.