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You probably won't see more modifications made to a set of your freebie plans than this project.

I've always liked this table design but what suited my requirements was just the table (minus the benches) and provision for an umbrella. The former wasn't all that difficult to figure out... switch the frames over and lose the seating "gap" allowance from the dimensions. Finishing with a centered space for an umbrella in both frames was a bit more tricky but achieved by reinforcing stringers bridging the gap left when breaking the two long 2x4 frame members.

The metal strapping had to go but was replaced by screws, glue, bolts and quite a few pocket hole joints. A bonus provided by the use of these extra stringers was being saved the 90" cuts and only having 120" ones throughout.

All in all a fun project that combined a good set of plans with some interesting brain work as well. I've already received many compliments for a patio table with a unique design...
Brian Hughes

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