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  • Garden Throne Side Table

    A companion project to go with the Garden Throne. This outdoor side table could also work as a standalone piece on a deck or patio.
    Follow ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS provided by the manufacturers of your tools, and any chemicals such as glue and finishes you use in this project. YOU are responsible for your safety, so use common sense when working in the shop!
    Cutting Diagram
    Instructions

    Use the layouts for creating the Legs and End Rails. Set your Kreg Jig and drill bit for 1 1/2" stock for the pocket holes on the End Rails.

     

    Position the parts as shown and attach using glue and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws. Create two assemblies.

     

    Use the layouts for creating the Stretcher and Side Rails. Set your Kreg Jig and drill bit for 1 1/2" stock for the pocket holes on both parts. 

     

    Position the parts as shown and attach using glue and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws.

     

    Position the parts as shown and attach using glue and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws.

     

    Position the parts as shown and attach using glue and 2 1/2" pocket hole screws.

    What You’ll Need

    Lumber
    6 - 2 x 4 x 8
    (availability will vary)
     
    Hardware & Supplies
    2 1/2" pocket hole screws
    wood glue
    paint/stain/
    sealer/polyurethane
     
    Tools
    miter saw
    sander/belt sander
    drill/driver
    Kreg pocket hole jig
    clamps
    square

    Parts

    Legs (4) - 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 26
    End Rails (2) - 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 22
    Stretcher (1) - 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 24
    Side Rails (2) - 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 28
    Slats (8) - 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 35
     
    All parts are listed in actual dimensions. Refer to the Cutting Diagram below left (a larger version is in the pdf download below) as a guide for determining the specific board from which to cut the parts. 

    Download the plan pdf file

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