Build your own propane tank cover table using cedar fence pickets! This super easy to build project plan can hide your propane tank, and works as an extra side table. It's easy to build with free step by step plans with diagrams, shopping and cut lists, and lots of photos from Ana-White.com
Build and Photos by Family DIYnamic
Why I Built a Propane Tank Cover Table
We are going to add a propane heater to our deck space to allow us to sit out and enjoy it for a longer period of time. We were also lacking a side table that would look nice with our modular seating. To check both projects off the list, I came up with this! Something that conceals the ugly propane tank and adds a tabletop surface to set things on.
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Photo Steps of Building my Propane Tank Cover Table
Here's some photos I took while building this propane tank cover -
The first step is to build these two frames out of 2x4s.
Then you just add the cedar fence pickets to the outsides of the frames to enclose the sides.
The propane tank will go in between the two side panels.
Then I just added the front and back cedar fence pickets to the side panels.
For the top, I set a 1x3 piece on top of the 2x4 frames and attached the top cedar fence pickets to it and added a hinge on the back.
This propane tank cover table turned out so great for being such a quick and easy project!
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This plan is based off my original outdoor storage chest plan.
I have been using this outdoor storage chest for almost five years. I did have to replace a couple of screws in the hinges, but it is STILL being used to hold my kid's outdoor toys!
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Preparation
- 6 - 6’ cedar fence pickets - not dog eared
- 1 - 2x4 @ 10’
- 1- 1x3 scrap totaling 31”
- 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" self tapping star bit screws
- piano hinge or exterior hinges
- 2 - 2x4 @ 15-3/4" - leg caps
- 4 - 2x4 @ 21-1/2" - legs
- 8 - Cedar fence pickets @ 15.75” - side slats
- 8 - Cedar fence pickets @ 21" - front and back slats - cut to fit
- 3 - Cedar fence pickets @ 21" - top lid slats - cut to fit
- 2 - 1x3 @ 15-1/4" - inside lid supports
Instructions
Step 1
Build two of the inner frames using 2x4s and the longer screws.
Step 2
Attach the siding panels to the frames, with a 3/4" overhang at the top (use the 1x3 pieces as a guide). Attach with the shorter screws.
Step 3
Attach the front and back siding pieces to the sides with the shorter screws.
Cut the front notch out if desired.
Step 4
Place the 1x3 on top of the 2x4s, center on the 2x4s, and place the outer top pieces on top so the edges are flush to the outsides of the table.
Screw down with shorter screws.
Step 5
Place the remaining top piece in between and attach with screws.
Step 6
Attach top with hinge at the back.
