Cedar is my go to. Built one out of pine and it damn near exploded before I could properly finish it. Cedar is expensive but widely available. If you keep it finished with Australian Timber Oil it makes it pretty much weather resistant. Answer from SaverioJames on reddit.com
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r/BeginnerWoodWorking on Reddit: Wood for Outdoor Table Top?
October 5, 2024 -

I’m looking to make a simple outdoor table top (I already have some stainless steel legs) and I was astonished by the lack of outdoor suitable wood options… what are you all doing for outdoor furniture?

I can get cedar for $7.70 per board foot for rough cut, but even that is like $400 of lumber just for an 8’ table top.

EDIT: For those downvoting both me and the commenters… why? What about this wood species selection post has offended you? Please just downvote me and not the kind folks responding. Thanks!

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Songbird
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51 DIY Outdoor Table Top Ideas (perfect for your patio or deck) - Songbird
June 20, 2023 - Another great way to use pallet wood: create a round table top and place it over a metal crate to create the perfect outdoor coffee table. ... If the old top of your table is getting a bit dinged and too rustic: create a cover of new wood to make a new table top.
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Outdoor Patio Table: DIY Guide – Home and Kind
May 18, 2021 - We went with the flagstone stain, starting with the underside and then moving to the top. Staining can be scary—I loved the table so much at this point and we had worked so hard on it. We were crossing our fingers we would like the stain. We also took a paint brush to the cracks because there were some parts where the rag couldn't get in to distribute the stain. Then we let it fully dry, put a couple coats of polyurethane on it, and let it dry overnight. I love the end results of our outdoor patio table!
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Build an Outdoor Table with Quikrete Countertop Mix | Family Handyman
July 18, 2025 - Use Quikrete countertop mix to make an outdoor table that would be reminiscent of stone (without the high cost) and have the durability and strength of concrete.
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March 26, 2015 - When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. ... DIY patio table using fence boards. Great solution for glass tops that brake every time!
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Make a Custom Outdoor Tabletop :: DIY - YouTube
I found 2 iron table bases that needed a new table top. In this video I construct two different table using different build methods. Keep your eye out for si...
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D.I.Y. Outdoor Table With Drinks Cooler - Bunnings New Zealand
Place the merbau decking into the frame. Use a 3mm packer between each plank to make sure they're evenly spaced. Use three 40mm screws to secure each plank of the decking from underneath.
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DIY Outdoor Dining Table Ideas & Projects • The Garden Glove
November 11, 2019 - Ashley at ‘Cherished Bliss‘ not only has a great tutorial and photos for her DIY outdoor dining table, she has free plans you can download too! We love the X-frame base of this table. This simple outdoor dining table was made with plans from ‘Ana White‘ and submitted by one of her readers… This looks like an expensive teak table we saw at Room & Board last season. Rebekah at ‘Charming Imperfections‘ made this pallet farmhouse DIY outdoor table for her patio, and has step by step instructions for you, along with a couple of graphics that explain the process well. (And make it look simple!)
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15 Doable Designs for a DIY Patio Table - Bob Vila
July 10, 2017 - What this outdoor coffee table lacks in stature, it makes up for with its sprawling surface space and storage-smart frame. Start with a stack of two pallets, then adhere cedar wood planks to the top for a professional polish.
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How To Build A 10 Foot Outdoor Table For Less Than $120 :
April 22, 2025 - For the top pieces I used (1) 2x4x10 board cut in half. I centered the two boards so that the overhang on each side was equal, then attached the board to the aprons and legs with screws. For this outdoor table ...
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DIY $60 Outdoor Dining Table - YouTube
Build your own DIY Outdoor Dining Table using a few tools and 17 2x4 studs making the lumber cost for this table under $60.Don't forget to download the FREE ...
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Transform Your Patio with These Easy DIY Furniture Ideas | Family ...
August 14, 2025 - For large outdoor gatherings, a reliable patio table is a necessity. And while you can certainly purchase one from a store, making one yourself allows you to customize the piece however you need. If you have the budget, we recommend purchasing a naturally rot-resistant wood for the legs. We opted for cedar when we did this DIY patio furniture project. ... Combining woodworking, metalwork and tiling techniques, this Italianate tile-top table makes ...
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30 DIY Outdoor Tables - Our Top Free Project Plans | Kreg Tool
Get free DIY outdoor table plans with easy, step-by-step instructions. Learn how to build your own outdoor tables with these 30 free projects plans.
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15 Replacement Patio table tops ideas
DIY split herringbone tabletop for outdoor table. Includes plans and how-to. ... If you’re looking for an all-natural wood stain for your projects, take a look at these easy and cheap techniques! ... DIY patio table using fence boards. Great solution for glass tops that brake every time! I love my new table! ... replacing a glass patio tabletop - unfortunately, ours has rounded edges which might be a bit more challenging than squared edges ... Patio Table Makeover...
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August 2, 2023 - Putting that notch in each piece individually as you set them in place, but before you screw each one in. Since the table is aluminum you might be able to use 1x1 aluminum tube too. But don't let anyone dance on top of it. ... I often find glass outdoor tables and the glass by the curb in fall.
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DIY Outdoor Table - Angela Marie Made
January 14, 2025 - Tip: Make a stop block jig for easy cutting of the (14) 1×4 @ 27 3/4″ slat boards so they are all the exact same. You can see this jig in action in the outdoor table VIDEO here! Note, there will be a few more lumber cuts in step #5 for the table support boards. Use a Kreg Jig and add pocket holes to both ends of the following boards: (3) 1×6 @ 28 1/2″ (for table top middle & side frames)