What you’ll build
Each end is a leg frame: two 28½″ 2x6 table legs and a 2x4 apron, with 2x4 bench supports across the outside at seat height and short 2x6 legs under their ends. Four 60″ 2x6 planks make the two benches and five make the tabletop.
Shopping list
Buy these boards. The list fits every cut onto standard lengths and leaves ⅛″ for each saw cut and ¼″ for trimming board ends.
| Lumber | Length | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 2x6 | 8 ft | 9 |
| 2x4 | 8 ft | 2 |
Cut list
All 23 parts, grouped so you can cut matching pieces together. Exact lengths and end-cut angles for every part are in the free plan in the TimberLab app.
| Part | Lumber | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Bench Seat / Tabletop | 2x6 | 9 |
| Leg | 2x6 | 4 |
| Stretcher | 2x4 | 4 |
| Outer Leg | 2x6 | 4 |
| Apron | 2x4 | 2 |
Tools
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Speed square
- Eye & ear protection
- Drill
- Miter saw
- Clamps
- Sander
Step-by-step instructions
Assemble Front Leg Bent
Lay the two 28 1/2-inch front table legs flat on your work surface. Fit the 17 1/2-inch front table apron between their inner faces, aligning the top edges flush with the leg tops. Clamp the parts firmly and check for square before moving on.
Add Front Bench Supports
Position the two 16 3/4-inch front bench supports against the outer faces of the front table legs at seat height. Place the 11 1/2-inch front bench legs directly beneath the outer ends of each support. Clamp the subassembly flat against the workbench.
Assemble Back Leg Bent
Add Back Bench Supports
Mount Bench Seat Planks
Place Tabletop Planks
Get the full plan: all 6 steps and every cut length.
Download TimberLab and open Straight-leg picnic table in the catalog to get every cut length and end-cut angle, all 6 assembly steps in 3D, and Timbo, the AI build helper. Catalog plans are free to open; some features, such as AI edits, require a subscription.
For outdoor use, choose a rot-resistant or pressure-treated lumber (rated for ground contact where wood touches soil) and exterior-rated screws. Seal the end grain, build on level ground, and check the joints each season.
Change the size or design
This plan is one of the projects in the TimberLab app’s catalog. In the app you can turn the model in 3D, follow the assembly steps one part at a time, and ask for changes in plain words, such as “make it 6 inches shorter” or “add a shelf”. The cut list and shopping list update to match the new design.
Questions about this plan
How much lumber do I need to build this straight-leg picnic table?
The shopping list calls for 9 × 2x6 at 8 ft; 2 × 2x4 at 8 ft. It groups every cut onto standard board lengths and leaves room for saw cuts and trimming the board ends.
How big is the finished straight-leg picnic table?
It is 62″ wide, 30″ tall, and 60″ deep.
What tools do I need?
You need a tape measure, pencil, speed square, eye & ear protection, drill, miter saw, clamps, sander.
Can I change the size of this straight-leg picnic table?
Yes. Open the straight-leg picnic table in the TimberLab app and describe the change in plain words, such as “make it 6 inches shorter”. The 3D model, cut list, and shopping list update together.
Where can I get the full straight-leg picnic table plan?
The full plan, with every cut length and all 6 assembly steps in 3D, is free in the TimberLab app. Download TimberLab on the App Store and open the straight-leg picnic table in its catalog.
