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10 D.I.Y outdoor dining table projects

RobP
News and Features Writer
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Enhance your outdoor entertaining area with a D.I.Y. table that fits perfectly in your space. You’ll be able to enjoy many special occasions celebrating with friends and family at a table you’ve built yourself.

 

Get inspiration for your outdoor dining table from Bunnings Workshop community members who have created furniture using materials such as Merbau, Pine, mosaic tiles and even recycled pallet timber.

 

1. Hardwood outdoor table by @softwareburnout 

 

A hardwood table solid and large enough to accommodate a crowd. The table won best small project in our 2022 competition to find Australia's best D.I.Y. projects.

 

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2. Custom industrial-look outdoor table by @ogosh 

 

A simple custom-built outdoor table using Sienna Pine sleepers for a sturdy industrial look.

 

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3. Outdoor table using Merbau fence panels by @daniel4 

 

An outdoor table with matching bench seats built with Merbau fence panels.

 

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4, Outdoor pallet timber dining table by @Demo 

 

A well-designed dining table made by a D.I.Y. novice using recycled pallet timber.

 

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5. Pallet timber outdoor table with burn effect by @LePallet 

 

Charring wood is a traditional way to preserve timber and creates an attractive effect that enhances the grain.

 

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6. Table made using four pallets by @Peggers  

 

Constructed without an initial plan, this table was built using four disassembled pallets with strips of wood inserted into the gaps to make a solid tabletop.

 

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7. Outdoor picnic table using recycled timber by @Dave-1 

 

Recycled Merbau timber was used to build the classic picnic-look outdoor table with bench seats.

 

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8. Outdoor table and stools by @MarcL  

 

Recycled and leftover materials were used to create this rustic outdoor table and stools.

 

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9. Farmhouse-style rustic outdoor table by @Nham 

 

A desk build inspired this sturdy outdoor table made using Pine sleepers and joined together with dowels and glue.

 

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10. Tiled outdoor dining table by @RainbowDiY 

 

A bespoke piece built using Ply, Merbau decking timber, Apex table legs and tiles for just $800. 

 

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How to build an outdoor dining table using pallet timber

 

Bunnings Workshop community member Rob shared step-by-step instructions How to build a pallet timber table that's suitable for D.I.Y. novices.

 

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More help and inspiration for outdoor furniture projects

Get more ideas from our Top 10 most popular outdoor furniture projects by our clever and creative community members. 

 

Need more help with your project? Don’t hesitate to Ask a question and tell us what you would like to achieve. We’re here to help.

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