Everybody loves a good picnic and it’s easy to see why!
Picnics are such an old tradition it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when they began - a picnic is such a simple concept it might as well have always existed. The earliest appearance of the word in print dates back to the 17th century!
Either way, you’re not here for a history lesson, you’re here for the awesome DIY picnic table ideas and tutorials! Sure, you can just lay out a blanket and have your picnic, but today we’re going for something a little more crafty.
“If ants are such busy workers, how come they find time to go to all the picnics?” - Marie Dressler
DIY Picnic Table Plan
The classic picnic table is one of the most popular DIY picnic tables you can find, and for good reason: they are relatively easy to make and highly customizable!
For this picnic table you’ll need these tools:
- A circular saw
- A drill
- A router
- A hammer
- Plastic spacers
- Bolts and screws
Get the full, in-depth tutorial at Popular Mechanics!
Sturdy DIY Picnic Table with Attached Benches
According to This Old House, this awesome DIY picnic table for the entire family can be made with these basic tools:
- Jigsaw
- Drill driver
- Adjustable wrench
The predicted cost is about $100 for all the materials and takes about 4 hours to finish. Sounds like a great weekend project - check out the tutorial here!
Easy DIY Picnic Table for the Whole Family
A simple, yet elegant solution for a large family picnic!
You can purchase wood pallets for very cheap in local hardware stores (or find someone who’s disposing of them) and put them to good use.
All you need to do for this DIY picnic table is place them next to each other until the desired length is achieved. Then place one or more smooth planks of wood on top of the pallets to create a table that's ready for a family-sized picnic!
Octagonal DIY Picnic Table Design
The octagonal DIY picnic table is small, but spacious - it easily fits eight people for an intimate picnic experience. And the best part is you can customize it how you want it!
Visit Ana White’s blog for the complete list of materials and instructions for this beauty!
DIY Picnic Table Kit
If you’re looking for something straightforward - meaning you don’t want to measure, cut, or worry about having the right tools - this DIY picnic table kit is for you.
It comes with just the parts you need to assemble it together by yourself - no tools required!
Tree Stump DIY Picnic Table
Got any recently cut trees in your backyard? Well, you pretty much have a whole table idea just waiting to happen!
If making a round table is a bit too complicated because of the precise cuts and tools you need, simply go for a square one - it’s as easy as hammering a few planks together!
DIY Suitcase Table for a Romantic Picnic
Picnics have been famous for ages as a lovely romantic date idea!
This incredible DIY suitcase can be used to bring the snacks AND it turns into a small table for two! Even better, you can embed a simple speaker system for music on site!
Check out the full tutorial on Instructables!
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