Cost: $$$
Time: 5 hours
Skill: 1 of 5 — Beginner

DIY Outdoor Dining Table Plan

A backyard dining table built for everyday meals and special occasions

Gather family and friends around a DIY dining table that’s made for everything from weeknight dinners to weekend cookouts. With clean lines, sturdy construction and generous seating, this project creates a welcoming centerpiece for patios, decks and outdoor living spaces.

Customize the finished table to fit your outdoor space with the optional lazy susan hack or your choice of stain or finish. However you make it your own, this is a project that’s designed to bring people together for years of backyard memories.

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What you’ll need for a dining table

Materials

(6) 2 x 6 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
(3) 2 x 4 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
(7) 5/4 x 6 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine decking
(1) 1 x 4 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine boards
(2) 2 x 2 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
(1) 1/2 lb box 1 5/8″ wood screws + appropriate bits
(1) 1/2 lb box 2″ wood screws + appropriate bits
(1) 1/2 lb box 2 1/2″ wood screws + appropriate bits
(1) box 4″ heavy-duty lag wood screws with 5⁄16″ head
Waterproof wood glue
YellaWood Protector® Stain and Sealer

Cutlist

A. (16) 2 x 6 x 30″
B. (2) 2 x 4 x 60″
C. (4) 2 x 4 x 33 1/2″
D. (5) 5/4 x 6 x 70 1/2″
E. (2) 5/4 x 6 x 59″
F. (2) 1 x 4 x 27 3/4″
G. (4) 1 x 4 x 3 3/4″
H. (4) 2 x 2 x 33 1/4″

Lazy Susan Hack — Materials

(1) 5/4 x 6 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
(1) 1 x 4 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
(1) 1/2 lb box 11/4″ wood screws + appropriate bit
(1) set lazy susan circular hardware + screws
Waterproof wood glue
Preferred wood finish

Tools

Pencil
Measuring tape
Miter saw (or chop saw)
Drill/driver
3/16″ drill bit
Clamps (at least 4′ long)
5/16″ Hex driver bit
1/2″ Forstner bit
Radial sander
Framing/combination squares
Combination countersink drill bit (with 2″ long 1 /8″ bit)
Damp cloth

Lazy Susan Hack — Tools

Pencil
Measuring tape
Miter saw (or chop saw)
Drill/driver
Radial sander
Jig saw
Combination countersink drill bit
Compass (at least 8″ radius)
Damp rag to wipe up excess glue

Step-by-step instructions on how to build an outdoor dining table

The wood dining table plan features a durable base and a slatted top designed for long-lasting outdoor use. This is an approachable project for DIYers looking to build a table that’s both practical and timeless.