Outdoor dining table with floating condiments tray

[grazsmith]

A six seat outdoor table with matching condiment tray made from a single Specrite timber panel with black steel legs.

• The project
• Steps
• Tools and materials
• More inspiration for your outdoor dining table

The project

Our old glass-topped table exploded last summer and the frame was useless. We wanted a new, modern-looking, sturdy and affordable replacement. I wanted to have some creative input also; not just assemble a flat pack. After looking around I came up with what you can see in the pictures. Nothing complicated, easy to make step-by-step. Looks a million bucks when you finish it!

Steps

Step 1

Set up your work horses, evenly-spaced apart, then place your board on top leaving enough material at one end to remove a 400mm length.

Step 2

After measuring and drawing a straight line 400mm from one end, take your circular saw and cut along that line. This will become your floating mini condiment table.

Step 3

Sand all sides then apply a coat of varnish. Sand all sides once again and apply a second coat of varnish. Repeat until you are happy with the finish. (The sun will show up areas of uneven coverage).

Step 4

After the varnish has dried well, place the underside of your table upwards on the work horses and attach the legs using your drill and 10Gx35mm screws. No need to pre-drill holes.

 

Step 5

Now simply attach your clear rubber bump stops (feet) to the underside of your floating mini condiments table using the screws supplied with them.

Step 6

Now flip your floating condiments tray over and position your handles at each end. Using your 4mm drill bit, drill holes and secure your handles with the bolts provided with the handles.

Step 7

Now just position your new 6-seater table with floating condiments table on top in the perfect position. Crack yourself a cold beer and stand like a triumphant caveman that has just discovered fire and beat your chest proudly! You are done.

Finished, ready for it's first STEAK.

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• SpecRite timber board 2400 x 900 x 35mm
• Black steel table legs 700 x 732 x 60mm
• Wood screws
• Matt black handle
• Clear round screw in bumpers
• Clear varnish.

Tools used in the project:

• Cordless drill
• Circular saw
• Side-cutters
• Paint roller and tray
• Square and pencil
• Measuring tape
• Saw horses
• Sand paper block.

More inspiration for your outdoor dining table

Bunnings Workshop member Demo crafted an outdoor timber dining table using recycled pallet timber.

Community member Rylie created a burn effect before applying timber oil to bring out the grain of a recycled pallet wood outdoor table.

Get more inspiration from our Top 10 most popular outdoor furniture projects, and also 10 D.I.Y. outdoor dining table projects. 

[HeatherW]

Love this! We have an old stone topped table that is beginning to show it's age. This might be a great way to save the base and create something beautiful rather than chucking the whole thing! Appreciate the step by step on each part.

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @HeatherW. It's sensational to have you join us, and great to see you've enjoyed this project.

Please feel free to reach out anytime you need assistance with a project around the home or garden; we're here to help.

Mitchell