Patio End Table

These patio end table plans provide the procedures for building an end table for your patio or deck. It complements the coffee table plan listed on the outdoor furniture plans page on mycarpentry.com. I built this one mostly out of leftover lumber from my patio cover project.

I used western red cedar to construct my table, but you can use any lumber species. I recommend a material for exterior use like cedar, redwood, or pressure-treated pine. Here is a list of the parts and sizes that you will need:

Usage	Material	Length	Quantity
Frame Length	2x4	26"	2
Frame Width	2x4	20"	2
Legs	2x4	20"	4
Lower Surface	2x4	25"	3
Lower Surface (support)*	2x4	14" (+/-)	2
Top	2x4	32"	6
Fasteners	Deck Screws	3"	70 (+/-)

*Lumber varies in thickness. For this reason, I have estimated the sizes. Wait until you have the frame and legs installed so that you can measure the exact size of these pieces.

Patio End Table - Assembly

First, cut the four framing pieces to the lengths indicated in the table. The lengths assume that you are planning to miter the framing joints. The measurements are long-point to long-point.

Position the legs inside the frame as shown in the diagram(s). Use a square to align them perpendicular to the frame and secure them with 3" galvanized deck screws.

Before you cut the horizontal supports (c), measure the distance (d) between the legs after you attach them to the frame. Use this measurement for the length of the horizontal supports (c).

Cut the tabletop boards once you have assembled the frame and added the horizontal supports (c). Center them on the assembled frame and space them approximately 1/8" apart. Once you have them aligned correctly, screw them into place with 3" deck screws.

Next, add the three lower shelf boards. Use the two diagrams (above and below) for reference.

I hope you have fun building this and other wood outdoor furniture projects.

In case you are wondering what's on top of the table in the picture above, it is the feet of a metal duck. I wired his feet to the tabletop so that the wind wouldn't keep blowing him over. :-)