The challenge was mere – make an easy - to - build DIY terrace mesa and chair set that is attractive , sturdy , long-wearing , and most importantly – inexpensive !
That little challenge was sent in about a month back from Charlie , a prospicient - time follower of our web log from Maine .
Charlie had build our 2 x 4 DIY Adirondack Chairs last year , and love how the heavy duty construction stood up against the sometimes fierce coastal Maine weather condition .
And now he wanted to make love if we had an answer for patio table and chair .
Well , if you happen to know us , you know we love a safe challenge . Especially when it rotate around something we love to do like build and create !
So Charlie , think the challenge bear !
The Problem With Traditional Porch And Patio Furniture
Beyond just the challenge , we certainly feel Charlie ’s painfulness when it come to buying porch and patio furniture . Especially a terrace board and chair set for feed around and sit at to enjoy the bully outdoors .
Not only can they be extremely expensive , they just never seem to hold up or last .
Within a few seasons , after spending all of that money , most are ready for the trumpery heap . And some do n’t even make it that long !
The lightweight edition are easily change by reversal over and flipped by the slightest of storms or a strong wind . While the heavy tariff translation are so ridiculously expensive that you need a small loan to afford .
But that is where this 2 x 4 DIY Patio Table and Chair Set below works curiosity ! Not only is it simple and easygoing to make with 2 x 4 ’s – it is potent and hardy too .
Creating A 2 x 4 DIY Patio Table And Chair Set That Works!
Not only are 2 x 4 ’s inexpensive and light to work with , they are amazingly strong and indestructible . In summation , their heavier weight makes them sodding to stand up to outdoor winds and storms .
That is one of the things we love about our original 2 x 4 Adirondack chairs and bench we built for the farm . They never blow away , they are comfy – and they still look great after 3 + twelvemonth alfresco . See : 3 Great DIY Outdoor project To make
After a little messing around testing a few unlike expression and style , we settled on creating a table and chair set with simple but attractive line . After all , simple is always safe !
And are they ever cost - good to build with . Counting screws and all , the entire hardening of 4chairsand tablecost us a heroic total of $ 68.45 to build !
Each chair can be created and assembled with just ( 3 ) three 2 x 4 x 8 ’s . At $ 2.73 a piece here at our local lumber store , that came out to a whopping $ 8.19 per chair .
Better yet , the chairwoman can be made with just twelve dim-witted snub and then screwed together with ease .
THE 2 x 4 TABLE
And for the mesa ?
Using only ( 3 ) 2 x 4 x 8 ’s , and ( 6 ) 2 x 4 x 10 ’s , you’re able to create a 60″ long x 36″ wide table that is both unassailable and elegant .
And it sure as shooting can handle some serious flatus and tempest action without hurt . For those interested , we did include both plans together in our Etsy shop here : 2×4 DIY TABLE & CHAIR SET STEP BY STEP PLANS
Here ’s to building and creating a little DIY outdoor mesa and chair set for your porch or patio .
And Charlie – send us motion picture of the mesa and chairs when it ’s complete !
Happy Building ! Jim and Mary .
Jim and Mary Competti have been write gardening , DIY and recipe article and books for over 15 years from their 46 Akko Ohio farm . The two are frequent speakers on all things gardening and love to locomote in their spare sentence .
