Introduction
This is a revised version of our
Hexagonal BBQ picnic table project
taking user feedback concerns and comments into consideration.
This project has been completely re-built and re-written.
The basic design of the table has been kept pretty much the same as the original, as it has proven to be a very good and robust design.
User concerns regarding the original version have been mainly to do with the prose rather than the design, citing
unclear angle information, certain hard to understand segments, and lack of explanatory detail as being the main culprits.
Hopefully all those concerns have been addressed in this version.
Other changes (from the original plan) include using 2"x6" wood instead of 2"x4" for the legs,
and adding an allowance for an umbrella, albeit off center.
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Overview
This table basically comprises of two hexagonal frames, an upper frame and a lower frame. The upper frame being for the table and the lower frame being for the seating.
Each frame consists of six spokes, or arms, spreading out evenly from the middle (axis), therefore each frame has six sections.
Each section forms an equilateral triangle.
Tabletop boards and seat boards are fixed to the upper and lower frames respectively.
The upper and lower frames can be made up independently of each other on a flat surface.
Once the frames (upper and lower) are made, the table can easily be assembled by laying the upper frame (table top) upside-down on an even surface, propping the lower frame (also upside-down) above it, and then by bolting the six legs to the spokes of both frames.
The frames are made out of 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" wood. The tabletop boards, seat boards and the legs are made out of 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" wood
About the wood sizes
All dimensions are in inches.
The size of the lumber referred to in his project is the actual size, which is the size of the lumber
after it has been dressed (smooth, planed, finished).
When the lumber is dressed, the actual size is then less than the nominal size.
For example: 2x6 when dressed may be 1 1/2"x 5 1/2" actual size, and 2x4 when dressed may be 1 1/2"x 3 1/2" actual size.
The actual sizes can vary slightly from area to area but that should not have any effect on the dimensions given throughout this project. What will vary, depending on the actual size of the lumber, is the gap between each row of tabletop boards and seat boards.
About the angles
There are two different angle cuts required for this project. One (the most required) is 30 degrees off square, the other is 60 degrees off square.
To cut the 30 degree angle, simply set the blade on your miter saw to the required angle. The 60 degree angle will have to be cut with a handsaw, as miter saws will not do such a cut.
Don't know how to get a 30° or 60° angle?
Click on one of the links below to bring up an angle pattern image. You can then print out that image and use it as a pattern.
30° pattern click here
60° pattern click here
Below is the materials list. Plans and instructions follow on subsequent pages.
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Page 1: Introduction and material list
