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Building an outdoor table
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:27 am
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:27 am
Have a question for you woodworkers and DIYers.
I'm going to build an outdoor dining table. I'm going to stain it and and put some type of UV/water protection over that.
What wood should I get. Is using untreated pine going to be alright?
Is using treated pine not ideal for staining?
Should i use cedar instead? and where do you even get cedar from around Baton Rouge?
This is the design i'm going with and it looks like this person used treated pine at least for the legs and base.
I've seen some 4 post tables with 2x4s as the legs. that seems like that would be weak and wobbly.
I'm going to build an outdoor dining table. I'm going to stain it and and put some type of UV/water protection over that.
What wood should I get. Is using untreated pine going to be alright?
Is using treated pine not ideal for staining?
Should i use cedar instead? and where do you even get cedar from around Baton Rouge?
This is the design i'm going with and it looks like this person used treated pine at least for the legs and base.
I've seen some 4 post tables with 2x4s as the legs. that seems like that would be weak and wobbly.
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Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:32 am to TeddyPadillac
Your two best bets for outdoor wood are cypress or white oak. Also Ipe if you can find it.
do not try to use treated pine as it's wet and will likely warp as it dries.
Cedar, if it's what I'm thinking of would not finish very well.
do not try to use treated pine as it's wet and will likely warp as it dries.
Cedar, if it's what I'm thinking of would not finish very well.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:39 am to bbvdd
I just finished a laundry room countertop and bench seat I made out of cedar. I think it came out beautiful. Lot of contrasting colors in cedar.
Btw--just satin polyurethane. No stain.
Btw--just satin polyurethane. No stain.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:41 am to King George
Where to find 4x4 cedar posts? and 2x6 Cedar boards?
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:44 am to King George
I also recommend cypress. If you want to use sinker there is a supplier in the Houma area. $7.00 board foot, beautiful wood.
Use a waterlox marine finish over a sealer.
LINK
Use a waterlox marine finish over a sealer.
LINK
Posted on 9/2/16 at 11:50 am to rodnreel
Yeah i've read using a marine sealer is recommended.
Thanks for the advice. I see there's a few lumber places north of cortana that should have some cypress.
Thanks for the advice. I see there's a few lumber places north of cortana that should have some cypress.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 12:53 pm to TeddyPadillac
Concrete table top. Buy the edges and mix/pour yourself.
Posted on 9/2/16 at 2:10 pm to TeddyPadillac
Go with Cypress or Cedar
Posted on 9/5/16 at 1:59 pm to TigerEye2
quote:Idk. I used a combination of 1x4 and 1x6 cedar siding with one side sanded down smooth as a baby's bottom.
Where to find 4x4 cedar posts? and 2x6 Cedar boards?
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