PICNIC TABLE

A 'picnic table' (or sometimes a 'picnic bench') is a modified table with benches expressly for the purpose of eating a meal outdoors (picnicking). In the past, picnic tables were typically made of wood, but modern tables can be made out of anything from recycled plastic to brushed metal.
A common picnic table can be constructed using 2x4 or 2x6 wood. Some protection for the wood (stain, paint, or wood protectant that repels water) is considered necessary to protect it from the elements (cracking, warping, or rotting due to moisture) and extend the useful life of the table.
The table-top and bench-top boards are attached to the trusses or beams using wood screws or nails. The legs are typically secured by using carriage bolts fastened by nuts and washers. This helps make the overall frame of the table stable and solid so that it will stand up to heavy outdoor usage.

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Picnic tables in popular culture

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Picnic tables in popular culture

Famously, Big Brother UK series 3 contestant Alison Hammond decided to jump on the picnic table and due to its size, she went straight through, damaging her leg. Had she have not done this, it is doubtful that she would have been as famous after exiting the house.

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Below is an excellent description of how to build a picnic table:

★ How to make a picnic table