Free plans to build a hexagon shaped picnic table. Features six large bench seats and hexagon top, updating the casual classic into a more user-friendly backyard fav!
Preparation
6 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long
10 - 2x6 @ 8 feet long
150 - 2-1/2" to 3" long self tapping exterior screws, can be "deck screws" or "general construction screws"
Frame
- 1 - 2x4 @ 51" - both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, ends NOT parallel, long point to long point measurement (main frame, top)
- 1 - 2x4 @ 88" - both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, ends NOT parallel, long point to long point measurement (main frame, seat)
- 6 - 2x4 @ 33" - both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, end are parallel, long point to short point measurement (legs)
- 4 - 2x4 @ 25" - one end cut at 30 degree BEVEL, long point measurement (top frame secondary supports)
- 4 - 2x4 @ 43-3/8" - one end cut at 30 degree BEVEL, long point measurement (seat frame secondary supports)
Seat Boards
- 6 - 2x6 @ 45" - both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, ends NOT parallel, long point to long point measurement (seat boards)
- 6 - 2x6 @ 38" - both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, ends NOT parallel, long point to long point measurement (seat boards)
Tabletop
- 2 - 2x6 @ 54" - both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, ends NOT parallel, long point to long point measurement (tabletop)
- 2 - 2x6 @ 47" - both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, ends NOT parallel, long point to long point measurement (tabletop)
- 2 - 2x6 @ 40" - both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, ends NOT parallel, long point to long point measurement (tabletop)
- 2 - 2x6 @ 33-1/4" - both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, ends NOT parallel, long point to long point measurement (tabletop)
Cut the longer boards first to conserve wood
Instructions
Step 1
On a flat level surface, carefully layout the first section of the picnic table. It can help to have two people at this stage.
Attach at all joints with three 2-1/2" self tapping wood screws.
Step 2
First, cut the table supports according to the cut list. Then, keeping the same overall length, cut the outside end back at a 30 degree angle.
Attach centered on the main frame with the 2-1/2" screws, two screws per joint.
Step 3
Attach remaining legs with 2-1/2" self tapping wood screws, three screws per joint.
Step 4
Cut the seat frame board ends as directed in the cut list. Then, keeping the same overall length, cut the outside end back at a 30 degree off square angle.
Attach to the center of the main frame and to the legs.
TIP: Cut a 2x4 13" long and use it as a spacer to hold up your board while attaching to maintain the correct distance.
Step 5
Flip the project over.
Cut seat boards and lay outside seat boards in place. Make sure all the angles line up with the seat boards joining in the middle of the frame boards.
Attach with two screws per joint.
Step 6
Attach the tabletop boards on top, starting at the center and working outward, with a 1/2" gap in between.
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
We apologize if there was an error in this plan. Please help us out and report any errors here.
Comments
Ana White
Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:29
Octagon Table
Also put together the plans for the eight sides, 8 foot wide table, if anyone is interested, give a holler and I'll put the plans together for you.
Guest (not verified)
Mon, 03/14/2011 - 15:19
WOULD LOVE THE OCTAGONAL PLANS TOO!
Hi Ana - Love your plans and really digging the new site! :) I would love your plans for the 8-ft octagonal table as we have quite a large family and really need a bigger table. Thanks. Ashley - TX
Ranee @ Arabia… (not verified)
Mon, 03/14/2011 - 16:49
Larger Octagon Table
We are so interested in that! We will be doing a campout in our yard with our (and some friends) homeschooled children this summer and this would be a great project for them to help with and use.
Guest (not verified)
Tue, 07/26/2011 - 09:34
Octogon Table
We would also love the plans for the octagon, but would like to build it around a tree. Do you have plans for that? Thank you so much. Cheryl
Mrs. Brimmer
Sun, 09/28/2014 - 21:57
Smaller dimensions
Ana,
I am a preschool teacher and I would love to have either a hexagonal or octagonal (or both) shaped picnic table in my classrooms garden area. Can you send plans for both tables? The ages of the children are 3-6. I loved the plans that I saw on your website for the adult sized table and saw where many others asked about plans for a child sized version. I can't wait to see the child-sized plans. Would it be possible to have a hole in the center for an umbrella?"
Thanx Debra Brimmer
(An excited Montessori teacher in San Antonio, Texas)
benoitleblanc73
Fri, 05/01/2020 - 04:58
Octagon Picnic Table Plan please...
Dear Ana,
thank you so much for your beautiful website and clear plans...
Could you please send me the plans for the eight sides, 8 foot wide Octagon Table? I would like to make this table soon...
thank you very much!
Benoit Leblanc: bleblanc1973@gmail.com
michelle.gonzalez
Fri, 06/12/2020 - 08:22
We have a large family and…
We have a large family and would love the 8' plans. Is there a children's table anywhere? With 13 grandchildren, it would be nice to have a matching table. :)
Guest (not verified)
Mon, 03/14/2011 - 01:11
Octagonal Table
I would like the plans to the octagonal table... Thank you.
Guest (not verified)
Mon, 03/14/2011 - 05:15
Perfect!
I cannot wait to put this together this summer! It will be perfect for our huge barbecues and bonfires we do in the summer and fall.
whitney_smith
Mon, 03/14/2011 - 05:34
Love this!
I really like this. I would really like to be able to have an umbrella hole in the center. If I framed for that in the center, would it still be sturdy enough? Hmm.. Something to think about.