Product Description

Using 2x4basics Picnic Table Kit, Sand, and your 2x4's, you can custom build a very sturdy picnic table set up to 8 feet (2.4m). It's Easy! Simple assembly with only a powered screwdriver and a saw. Only straight 90 degree cuts are required - no miters or angles. If you would like rounded corners, a handy downloadable cutting template is provided on our website. All hardware is included. Made of durable and maintenance free structural resin the all-weather frame is built to last. The assembled table unit stands 29 inches (737 mm) tall and 30 inches (767 mm) wide, and the 2 bench units stand 17 inches (433 mm) tall and 15 inches (381 mm) wide. You choose the length. Sand in color. Try combining the Picnic Table Kit with other 2x4basics outdoor furniture, such as AnySize Chair, AnySize Table, or Flip Top BenchTable to create functional and attractive furniture groupings.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3800 in Lawn & Patio
• Color: Sand
• Brand: Finley Products
• Model: 17310.00
• Released on: 2005-09-07
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 32.00" h x 8.00" w x 30.00" l,

Features

• Build your own picnic table set any size up to 8 feet using our Picnic Table Kit and your 2x4's
• Assembly is simple.
• Made of durable, maintenance free structural resin
• Includes 2 table end supports, 4 bench end supports, hardware and assembly instructions (lumber not included)
• Lifetime warranty

Customer Reviews

Cool & Easy Project!
Just look above for the image of the red bench. That's the bench I made with this kit. The color is called "Mickey's Pants". Very red, very bright!

The bench was an easy project. Just measure, cut, paint, and screw!

The instructions were easy to follow. If you look on the 2x4 Basics website, you can find the template to make the rounded corners.

Decent product - poor assembly instructions
I just completed building this picnic table and am pleased with the result - both in terms of final cost and esthetics. And while I'm not much of a craftsman, basic math skills say that the assembly instructions on the box are frustratingly WRONG (and note no other instructions come inside the box so keep the box until it's built). In case you didn't know, what is referred to as a 2" x 4" is in reality only 1.5" x 3.5". the width of the plastic table frame is 29.62" and because of the way the predrilled holes in the frame are lined up the boards that go on top of the table can't exceed that. Let's do the math: 8 boards on top at 3.5" each is 28" plus the 7 spaces of 0.5", which is spacing width according to the instructions, come to a total of 31.5". In other words if you follow the instructions you won't be able to get all 8 boards on. Fortunately I realized this before I had screwed the boards to the plastic frame and corrected the spacing. In my case I used some chopsticks that were about 0.30" and that worked out fine.

Another frustrating detail you need to be aware of is that if you build your table to the maximum 8' length and you use the more economical framing 2x4s that I did then your bench will feel like a trampoline when sit down on it. The span is just too long for the boards not to noticeably sag. My solution was to screw two boards underneath the spans at appropriate intervals to shore up the bench and that solved the problem. One nice thing about the benches is that they are wider and one person who sat on them commented that it made them more comfortable.

One last thing you should know if you plan on rounding the corners - you either have to cut them before you screw them on or move the legs closer to the center. I had planed to cut the corners (the cutting template is on their website but no mention of that is on the box) but after I had assembled the table and benches according to the instructions it wasn't possible to cut them because it would have required cutting into the plastic legs.

I tend to believe the manufacturer's claim that the plastic frames will last many years (they use the word lifetime) but it would be nice if they could get their act together and provide better instructions.

Great Idea/kit
I was looking to buy just an old fashion picnic table when I saw this kit. I like doing projects so it looked great..As soon as I received the kit I ordered the lumber and in a little over an hour I had the first bench done. I opted to make it 8 feet long so doing the table took a little longer but it came out GREAT and no one could believe that I made it by myself. I added a chair to each end and was able to have enough room for 11 people. It's solid and looks good. (Now I just have to figure what color I am going to stain it).. Once again this was a great project and I am very pleased. I don't like to read instructions so the pictured instructions on the box was perfect for me. Colleen