Woodworking Project Paper Plan to Build Octagon Picnic Table

The self-contained table and bench design provides plenty of seating capacity in a relatively small area.The table is under 7′ wide from bench to bench, with a table top that is 4-1/2 feet in diameter, to provide over 16 square feet of table top space. Additionally, the top sports an optional decorative ring around the edge, a feature not found in many picnic tables. The plan folds out to a substantial 38″ x 25″ blueprint, and includes a bill of materials, cutting diagrams, professional measured drawings, and detailed instructions with in process photographs. All lumber for this project was specifically chosen to be common construction grade sizes, so anyone can easily find it at a local “home” store. This feature, and the fact that you could build this table with a nothing more than a hand-held circular saw, make it an ideal project for woodworkers of any skill level. Build one for your family, or build them for friends.