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Outdoor Modern Bar Table, X Base

May 24, 2010 |

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posted by Ana White

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Turn your patio or deck into an entertainment meca with this simple modern bar height table. Works with the simple modern bar stools.

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About Project

Author Notes:

I’ve said it before, this collection is one of my favorites. I am especially loving the simple clean lines because the modern style contrasts beautifully with organic outdoor shapes. Your flowers will stand out next to this collection. VERY BUILDABLE This collection is extremely easy to build and many readers have already had success with this collection. Also, the standard board widths are readily available at most home imporvement stores, and cedar 1x4s just happen to be on sale (and about $.50 more per board than pine) right now at Lowes. BAR TABLE We’ll do the bar table plans today. I also will be posting the stools shortly. I love the bar table because it fits in with the casual modern theme. This bar table is a standard bar table height, and the cross bracing adds flair to the bottom.

Dimensions

Dimensions:

Overall Dimensions are shown above.

Materials and Tools

Shopping List:

3 – 10′ 1x4s (Tabletop Boards) 2 – 8′ 1×3 Boards (Supports and Aprons) 3 – 8′ 1x4s (Legs and Cross Braces)

1 1/4 inch screws

2 inch screws

1 1/4 inch pocket hole screws

wood glue

wood filler

120 grit sandpaper

primer

wood conditioner

paint brush

Tools:

measuring tape

square

pencil

hammer

safety glasses

hearing protection

Kreg Jig™

drill

circular saw

sander

Cut List

Cut List:

2 – 1×3 @ 32″ (Side Aprons) 4 – 1×3 @ 30 1/2″ (End Aprons and Supports) 9 – 1×4 @ 33 1/2″ (Tabletop boards, cut from the 10′ 1x4s) 4 – 1×4 @ 41 1/4″ (Legs) 1 – 1×4 @ 46″ (Long Cross Support, both ends cut at 45 degrees PARALLEL to each other) 2 – 1×4 @ 22 3/4″ (Short Cross Support, one end cut at 45 degrees)

General Instructions

Work on a clean level surface with straight boards. Finish all of your boards before assembly. Predrill and countersink your screws. Check for square after each step. Be safe.

Step 1

TABLETOP FRAME Build your tabletop frame as shown above using 2″ screws and glue. Check for square.

Step 2

TABLETOP Screw down your tabletop boards as shown above. You can use a Kreg Jig™ to screw from the frame into the underside of your tabletop boards to hide screw holes.

Step 3

LEGS Add your legs as directed above.

Step 4

LONG CROSS SUPPORT Add the long cross support as shown above. You do not need glue if you plan on disassembling the table easily.

Step 5

SHORTER CROSS BRACES Begin by add in one cross brace as shown above. Then add the second, offsetting just a tiny bit to get your screw in place. If you have a Kreg Jig™, you can get around this problem easily by drilling pocket holes in the bottoms and tops of the cross support.

Step 6

FINISHING If you choose to prefinish your table, go around and fill any holes with wood filler or paintable silicone. Sand as needed and apply a finish coat of paint.

May I Suggest a Finish?

Whitewash Stained Finish

Staining and Finishing Tabletops

Antique White using Minwax Stain Marker

Dining Tables, Simple Modern Outdoor Collection, Bedroom, Beginner, $50 - $100, Modern

8 Comments

THANK YOU for posting this!

THANK YOU for posting this! I really wanted to build the bigger table but we have a tiny backyard and I thought it would be overwhelming. This bar table will fit much better!

posted by Holly (not verified) | on Tue, 2010-05-25 04:41

AHHHHHHHH!!!! LOVE it! I

AHHHHHHHH!!!! LOVE it! I cannot wait to build it. My list of to-builds could probably give Santa's naughty/nice list a run for its money. I never dreamed I would even have a to-build list let alone actually mark things off of it!! Thank you!

ps. I LOVE that you add the little extra pieces of flair that give your furniture more personality but yet keep it so simple...brilliant!

posted by Waner Family (not verified) | on Tue, 2010-05-25 06:44

Awesome, modern, and so

Awesome, modern, and so stylish. My condo only has a patio. This would be ideal. Any chance there could be an optional short backrest for the stools? I have no idea if that overly-complicates them (and I realize it takes them out of the sleek and modern range), but when you break your baby sits so low in your pelvis that you actually break your tailbone while pregnant, you appreciate a little extra support.

posted by Yolanda (not verified) | on Tue, 2010-05-25 08:43

I love this, and I've been

I love this, and I've been looking for a table that is bar height, but I want it for inside my house in my dining room... Can I just push the slats together and have the same effect?

posted by Piper (not verified) | on Fri, 2010-05-28 06:56

This would make a beautiful

This would make a beautiful indoor table. If you pushed the slats together, the table would end up being 2" narrower. You could add another 1x4 but the overhang would end up being 3/4" more on the ends, and the legs wouldn't match up. I would personally make the entire table 1 1/2" larger, and add another 1x4 to make the tabletop. This will change the lengths your cross braces. I would measure and cut to fit. With the large width of the legs, you should have no problem getting the brace to at least be close.

posted by Ana White (not verified) | on Fri, 2010-05-28 10:47

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