![]() The basic frame of the table is now complete. Also, I recommend 2 screws per leg connection for stability. I like to predrill the screw almost through the board before attaching it to the table. Now that the top frame of the table is complete attach the 17.5-inch legs to the tabletop frame of the side table. Now place the 17 inch 2x2s atop the top of the frame, leaving room in each of the corners space to place the 2×2 17.5-inch legs. I recommend two screws per area to ensure its all secure. You can connect via pocket screws or straight screws. Start with the top of the tabletop frame. We will be building this table from the top down. OK, Let’s Get Dirty! Step 1: Start with the top of the table frame. ![]() Miter saw (These cuts can be made with a hand saw).This awesome little DIY side table is the perfect place to set your drink or book while you enjoy your outdoor space. In this article, I’m going to show you how to make a really cute side table or end table for just around $10 in materials. I’m always looking for inexpensive ways to decorate my outdoor space. I don’t know about you, but I love being outdoors this time of year when the weather is warm. Build this DIY outdoor side table for around $10. Learn how to make an inexpensive accent table for your outdoor patio or deck. Here’s a few more shots of our finished table.Looking for easy DIY patio furniture projects? Build a budget-friendly table for your patio or deck. Make legs to fit your slab, seal it and you’ve got an inexpensive industrial table! If your patio stone has a texture on it, consider flipping it upside down so the raw concrete side is exposed. If you were to do this project, you could easily pour the concrete top yourself, or buy a prefab concrete patio stone at the big box store. We topped the legs with our recycled concrete slab and sealed the concrete with the Buddy Rhodes concrete countertop sealer. If was to do this project again, I would have used the Buddy Rhodes mix instead of the cheap big box mix (the BR mix is lot lighter and easy to use.) Sealed with Buddy Rhodes Satin Sealer Legs Fabricated with 2×2 pine Table Legs Primed with Exterior Primer Legs Painted with Rustoleum Universal Metallic Flat Soft Iron spray paint The legs were primed and then painted with Rustoleum Universal Flat Metallic Soft Iron spray paint (looove this paint and colour). It saves having to change the bit every few minutes! One for Drilling the Holes and one for Driving the Screws One for drilling, and one for driving the screws. Drilling Pocket Holes with a Kreg JigĭIY TIP! I like to have two drills (or a drill and a driver) for working with pocket holes. It was assembled with some simple pocket holes and screws. ![]() The legs are made with some kiln dried 2×2 pine from our local lumber yard. I fabricated some simple modern table legs, and this is the end result. I used the wrong mix, did some sketchy form caulking, used a product with too large aggregate, and didn’t get out all the bubbles! None the less, I had created it, and rather than throwing it into landfill, I opted to re-use it. It had some big flaws, and I cringe when looking at it now. I set out to make a useful, stylish new side table.īack before we embarked on our concrete countertop project I made a small concrete test slab with some cheap big box store concrete mix. Not the best looking piece of furniture…Īs a place to set a drink and small plate of food is a must have in any backyard, I did what any DIY’er would do. We were using a old chipped green table with a cigar burn as a side table. ![]() We are currently happy with our outdoor chairs, but the rest of our outdoor furniture leaves a lot to be desired. Accessories, lighting, flowers, furniture etc. As we continue to push ahead with the backyard reno, I am starting to think about the smaller details.
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