These octagonal picnic tables are fantastic. They are strong, solid and durable. There is no need to step over a bench to sit down, and no kicking the person beside you if you have to get up again. You can now just walk right into your seat without disturbing anyone. Servers will also find that they do not have to lean over the bench to place trays on the table. This table was designed with larger adults in mind. There is plenty of elbow room for each person. The tabletop itself is nearly 5 feet wide, and at its widest points the whole table measures nearly 9 across. We find it comfortable when sitting properly at the table, and also when turned around leaning back against the tabletop.


If you have the shop, the tools, and even a little bit of skill, why not try building one of these remarkable tables for yourself. The plans include the material list, cut list, detailed step-by-step instructions with clear sketches on how to build your table, as well as descriptions on how to modify the table for other uses, and a quick run through of how we finish our tables.