How to Build A Picnic Table | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a simple way to construct a strong and sturdy picnic table. (See below for tools and materials.)
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Tools for Picnic Table:
- Sliding compound miter saw []
- Caulk gun []
- Drill/driver []
- Layout square []
- Adjustable wrench []
- Hammer []
Shopping list for Picnic Table:
- Construction-grade 2x4s, 2x6s and 2x8s []
- Pressure-treated 2x8s []
- 16d nails []
- Polyurethane construction adhesive []
- 2½-inch decking screws []
- 4-inch decking screws []
- ⅜-inch x 3½-inch galvanized carriage bolts, nuts and washers []
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